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Places to Visit if You Plan a Trip to O'ahu
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items The first thing I will say is if you are planning a trip here, please respect our ‘aina (land), people, and culture. The second thing I will say, do your research before you visit. This list is for people who are looking for activities to do while vi...
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A palace full of knowledge and history. If you want to learn about Hawaiian history, which you should as you are visiting our land, this is a great starting point.
Iolani Palace
The only museum in Hawai'i and in the United States to have a focus on Islamic Art and Culture. The collection and knowledge here is priceless and definitely worth your visit.
Shangri La: Home
A graveyard that is underwater. Please be respectful when visiting.
USS Arizona Memorial
Who doesn't love the zoo? This activity is perfect for anyone.
Honolulu Zoo
Go horseback riding at Turtle Bay. You ride peacefully while listening to the sound of the waves. You don't need experience as the horses are very well trained. If you have ever dreamed of riding a horse or even miss riding like myself, this is a gre...
Stables at Turtle Bay
I would recommend planning in advance for this one. This is an experience you don't want to miss out on. You will have to watch a video before entering as this is a protected site. This is perfect for the whole family. Again, please be respectful. DO...
Hanauma Bay State Park - Hours • Pricing • Activities
Pack your inlines or quad skates. This is our only indoor skating rink. The rink is open on the weekends. Sunday 6-8 (or sometimes later) is adult skate night (17+) and Saturday 2pm-11pm and Sunday 2-6 for all other ages. They have rental skates for ...
Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas
Places to Eat
You can’t come to Hawai’i and not eat the delicious food.
I love sushi. When I want really good sushi, I come here. They are open really late, too.
Yanagi Sushi
The best Mexican food. Located in Ewa Beach. I love their birria. Out of all the Mexican restaurants, this is my favorite place to go.
Frida's Hawaii - Ewa Beach, HI
Can't knock it unless you try it. This is a different take on ice cream. They located at Kamakana Ali'i.
Milky Cereal Bar
You have not experienced Hawai'i until you visit Matsumoto's. Their shave ice is to die for and they are infamous for a reason. This should be on the top of your list of places to eat.
Matsumoto Shave Ice
You can't visit Hawai'i without trying Hawaiian food. Highway Inn has two locations, one in Honolulu, and one in Waipahu. They have all da ono kine grinds.
Highway Inn
Another favorite sushi place of mine.
Sushi Bay
One of my favorite places.
Ahi and Vegetable - Honolulu, HI
Hidden in Chinatown is the best poke bowls. The fish is caught that morning so you have the freshest cuts. Get here early. Out of all the places that have poke bowls, this is the best place. You don't want to miss out.
88 Fresh Fish Market
Coffee Shops
Located in my hometown, they have the freshest and best coffee. I frequent here often, so if you happen to see me, please come say hi. There is a garden you can walk through (which I'll do one day) and you can buy whole bean coffees to take home with...
Green World Coffee Farm
Another great coffee place located in my hometown. Great place to hang out and drink some really good coffee.
Surfers Coffee
21 and Over
The title explains it all.
If you are a rum drinker, you're in luck! This rum is made locally and with sugar cane. My favorite one is the chocolate rum. It is just as great as it sounds.
Kō Hana Distillers
If you like to lounge and see pretty lights and great views, you'll like this place. They have a dress code so make sure you check their website before you go.
SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar
Are you a Browns fan? Then you're going to want to put this on your list. I am not a football person, but every time I go I have so much fun.
Honolulu Hawaii Browns Backers