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Cute Date Ideas on O’ahu, Hawai'i that are Practically Free
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items As our economy inflates here in Hawai'i, it is getting harder and harder to enjoy simple pleasures without having to sell your kidneys. Okay, that last part might not be extremely accurate, but you get my point. This list says cute date ideas, but yo...
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A Beachy Adventure
Look at the Sky
Visit a Fairy Garden
A Couple of Models ;)
Picnics
Baking is Better Together
A Beachy Adventure
These are some popular beaches. If you are not a fan of crowds (like me), just reach out to me and I'll give you crowdless recommendation. My socials are linked in this profile. It should go without saying, but please be respectful and clean up after...
This beach is extremely popular. You want to get here early so you can get parking. There is also parking at Waimea Falls park. At the time it was $5, but if you want this activity to be completely free, then get here early. If you are planning on ju...
Waimea Bay
I grew up near this beach. It is one of my favorites. There is a restroom and shower across the street. It's a good spot to watch the waves and feel the ocean breeze on your face.
Sunset Beach | Go Hawaii
Another beach I went to growing up. This is a great snorkel spot. Perfect activity for singles, couples, families, and anyone who loves interacting with nature. I recommend wearing reef walkers or slippers. The reef is sharp. There is also a foodland...
Shark's Cove - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
At one point, this beach was not on the radar, but it quickly soar to popularity as one of the best places to take pictures. It's really sandy and the waves are generally really gentle.
Makai Research Pier - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Look at the Sky
Grab a blanket, bring some cheese and wine (unless you're driving then sparkling cider is a great option), and you got a perfect starry-eyed date. Ha. See what I did there.
So maybe the stars might be hard to see, but the lights of the city are like stars in their own way.
Tantalus Lookout
When the sun goes down, all the stars come out. It's beautiful. There is also a playground so you can release your inner child, but just remember to be respectful of the neighbors. There are restrooms but I believe they close at a certain time and if...
ʻĀweoweo Beach Park
Visit a Fairy Garden
If you love gardens and nature, this one is for you.
Out of all the botanical gardens I have visited, this one is on my top recommendations. You'll thank me later.
Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
This one has a small price, but it's so worth it. They also sell duck/fish feed so you can feed the duckies.
The Hitachi Tree
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Haleiwa Joes is expensive, but the garden there is free. There is a pier there for picture taking and some really cute ducks. If you don't eat at the restaurant, this is a practically free activity.
Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
Oh, gods. I have so many memories here. I walked past this garden every day when I went to school. There is a beautiful bridge that connects and you are surrounded by nature.
Wahiawā Botanical Garden
The first time I visited was for an event where we got to dress up as fairies. It was magical.
Foster Botanical Garden
A Couple of Models ;)
All you need is your phone. Dress up and take pics. My love and I do this from time to time and we always have a blast. Here are some recommendations of where to shoot, in addition to the botanical gardens and beaches.
This mall has so many photo ops. They also have decorations during holidays which make it even more fun.
Ka Makana Aliʻi
So maybe dress comfortably for this one. It's a 30 min hike, but it gets really hot super fast. Bring water and your clothes you want to shoot in and change when you get to the top. The view is perfect for photos and most of the time, there are peopl...
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
If you don't mind the crowds (and finding parking) this place is good for pictures. If you run into the famous Duke statue, throw up a shaka when you take the pic.
Waikiki Beach Walk
It's indoor and ac is running full blast. Trust and believe you'll want to take pics here because you'll be cooly comfortable.
Pearlridge Center
Picnics
Who needs to eat at a restaurant? Go on a picnic. Making the food to go on a picnic can be a fun date in itself.
It's quiet and peaceful. Perfect for chatting or enjoying nature. There are picnic tables here and don't be surprised when a parade of mongooses run by. Fair warning, as with any nature thing, there are mosquitos (bring OFF if you attract the meskeet...
Wahiawā Public Fishing Area - Hawaii.gov
This is one of those parks that I really love going to. There is this spot right by the tennis ball court under the trees. It's shady and breezy.
Geiger Community Park
This spot has everything. A pool, a park, walkways, parking, picnic tables. It's definitely one of my favorite places to have a picnic.
Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park
Baking is Better Together
I don't like cooking on my own. I almost burnt the house down and have been traumatized since. Cooking with my other half though? I absolutely love it. I always have fun. Here are some recipes we tried.
Our cake turned out solid as rock. I'm pretty certain we missed a step, but we made a memory together and we still laugh about it to this day.
Lemon Coconut Cake - The Recipe Critic
Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies?
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever - JoyFoodSunshine
This was a really good cookie.
Brown Butter White Chocolate Matcha Cookies - Cooking Therapy
Lemon bars are super easy and a lot of fun to make.
Lemon Bars - Preppy Kitchen