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Welcome to Hawai’i
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items Here you will find places I recommend as someone who has grown up in Hawai’i and still resides here. Aloha and welcome to Hawai’i!!!!
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Big Island
A popular spot with tourist and locals is ‘Akaka Falls. There are two waterfalls located here. Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. The walk is a 0.4-mile loop footpath that requires some ...
ʻAkaka Falls State Park - Department of Land and Natural Resources
Come and see one of the many climate zones of the world found here on Mauna Kea. It is best to see Mauna Kea with an experienced tour company. You don’t want to miss the spectacular views.
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
Local comfort food served in large portions. My favorites are the Haupia (Coconut) Pancakes, Volcano Omelet and the Wat U Min.
Hawaiian Style Cafe
Perfect family restaurant that will have something for even the pickiest eater. My go-to dishes are the taco salad, linguine with clam sauce, steak and breaded shrimp. For dessert I like the apple lumpia ala mode, and the homemade carrot cake.
Don's Grill
If your timing is right you may be able to witness our active volcano erupting. Such a beautiful and amazing sight that locals and visitors flock to see its captivating beauty. Be sure to listen to the park rangers to ensure your safety.
Kilauea - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Visitors from all over as well as us locals go to Two Ladies Kitchen to get the best mochi and manju. Call ahead or go early to secure the goods. Parking is super limited and they sell out. Popular mochi include the fresh strawberry mochi, the mochi...
App Page
The best shave ice on the island. They make all of their syrups from scratch. The flavors and toppings are delicious. They also offer açaí bowls, coffee, matcha and slushies. Your one stop shop to cool down on a hot Hawaiian day!
Kula Shave Ice
O’ahu
The best Hawaiian food and desserts. The “Sweet Lady of Waiahole” is one of my favorites along with their combo plate. They have 2 locations you can get their delicious food and desserts at Waiahole Poi Factory and Windward Mall.
Waiahole Poi Factory | Authentic Hawaiian Food on Oahu
Stop by Tanya’s Pies & Grill and try their delicious pies and breakfast. My fave is the chocolate cream pie.
Tanya's Pies and Grill
Hands down my favorite musubi shop in Hawai’i. My favorites are: Shiso Spam Musubi, Ume Musubi and the Salmon Musubi. They have many locations on O’ahu.
MUSUBI CAFE IYASUME | MUSUBI CAFE IYASUME®
This bakery is famous for their Poi (Taro) donuts. Go early before they sell out! This bakery’s popular with the locals so you know it’s good.
Kamehameha Bakery
If you are heading to the North Shore of O’ahu this bakery is a stop that is a must. They are famous for their “Snow Puffies”, which are puff pastries filled with custard and topped with a chocolate drizzle and powdered sugar. Delicious!!!!!
Paalaa Kai Mini-Mart
Off of the busy Waikiki strip is this luxurious hotel. My favorite go-to hotel for staycations or to recommend to visiting family and friends. Complete with a dolphin lagoon, beautiful pool, pristine beach for snorkeling and boogie boarding.
Home - The Kahala Luxury Hotel & Resort
The best super sweet seedless li Hing Mui, lemon strips, lemon peel candies and more. You can order online and shop in person. Nothing like a little taste of Hawai’i being delivered to your door once you have moved away!
LOCAL CRACKSEED - SNACKS - SEASONAL FRUITS
A popular spot for their iconic individually wrapped Chichi Dango. They also have mochi with various fillings too.
Nisshodo Candy Store | Japanese Sweets | Honolulu, HI
Kaua’i
One of my stops when I visit Kaua’i to get their famous chocolate Opihi. It consists of chocolate, caramel, a macadamia nut and shortbread. Purely delicious.
Home of the Chocolate Opihi | Kauai Chocolate Company
Another stop on my list when visiting Kaua’i. Hamura saimin is well known for their delicious assorted saimin and Liliko’i Chiffon Pie.
Hamura Saimin: Taste the Essence of Hawaiian Comfort Noodles
For the best breakfast & bread on Kaua’i add Hanalei Bread Co to your to do list. I love their avocado toast and Belgian waffles along with mango liliko’i spritzer.
Hanalei Bread Co.
Take a look at the second wettest point on Earth. It is a rather treacherous and strenuous hike. It is 6 to 10 miles round-trip depending on what point you reach it is known to take about 6 to 10 hours round-trip. Most visitors opt to view it via a t...
Weeping Wall (Mount Wai’ale’ale) Hike or Helicopter Tour