touristy but i recommend. really fun cliff jumping!
Waimea Bay, North Shore Oahu
seriously once in a lifetime experience. yet another rec that I'll include a disclaimer for- be careful! the tides can be strong and you don't want to get pushed up against any of the rocks!
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chill on the beach or paddle out to the island to hike the hat!
The Legendary Chinaman's Hat
love to nap here
Chun's Reef
tried to surf and failed here
Nimitz Beach - Great Life Hawaii
swimming here is so elite. the waves are calm! the water is warm! you can't catch me sunbathing here sorry I gotta swim!
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ok not really a hike girl but i had such a blast on this hike-& so fun to jump into the falls at the end of the trail & swim!
MAUNAWILI TRAIL
nomnomnom
eating around the island(s)
was craving thai and this came up as a highly rated spot- and not only was it such a pretty atmosphere but the food was BOMB and so was the service!
Red Elephant Thai Cuisine
really cool spot and even cooler mission! surfer's coffee is the coffee shop of the humanitarian/surfing movement called surf the nations! so a percentage of your purchase goes to a great cause!
Surfers Coffee
can i recommend a grocery store? is that allowed? poke is 12 dollars…need I say more?
Foodland
a north shore staple!
Matsumoto Shave Ice
so fresh and delicious. shoutout hannah meloche's youtube videos for the rec!
Farm To Barn Cafe & Juicery
THE BEST TACOS IN HALEIWA
Surf N Salsa
there's multiple monkeypods across the islands and they're all so yummy and pretty
Monkeypod Kitchen
another haleiwa shaved ice spot- always busy because its so yummy- lots of outdoor seating here!
