Must do in oahu

Old Dec 17th, 2008, 01:26 PM
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Must do in oahu

What are the things that i must do when i go to oahu. Cheap places to shop and restaurants to eat?
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Old Dec 17th, 2008, 01:29 PM
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A few of the must do activities include, Diamond head, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian cultural center, Lanikai Beach, and Hanauma Bay - See source 1 below for the full list. The best cheap shopping areas are The Aloha Stadium Swap meet and the International Marketplace as you can further bargain discounted prices (see source 2 for more details). There are lots of really good restaurants in Waikiki, depending on what you are looking for. Source 3 below provides a list of restaurants you can sort by cuisine, price as well as maps, direction etc.
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(1)http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attract...locations-oahu
(2) http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attract...ahu-activities
(3) http://www.sharinghawaii.com/oahu/restaurants
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Lots of info:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34812564
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Old Dec 17th, 2008, 02:53 PM
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I just go to the beach every day, I don't "do" a thing.


Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor, PCC, DiamondHead and Hanuama Bay are most people's musts.
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Old Dec 19th, 2008, 07:58 AM
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Skippy - If you send me an email, I can send you a list of somewhat inexpensive restaurant suggestions & some activities, sights, etc.
My email address is [email protected].
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*Pearl Harbor and the Arizon Memorial. Be sure to take in the short film if they still show it. Very moving.
*Hike Diamond Head to the top. Pretty easy, except for a long flight of stairs toward the top area.
*Hike up to Makapu Lighthouse. Might see some whale if you come during the season.
*Beaches? Tons of them to relax at. But for wave watching, assuming they're up, take a drive along the north shore. Parking may be difficult since everyone likes to wave watch, but it's a cool sight.
*Stroll around Waikiki. Much improved over the years. Locals even frequent the place more.
*Hanauma Bay. For me, it's too crowded and overrated, but many seem to love it.

Not too many cheap places to shop in Hawaii. Swap meets, International Marketplace (filled with kiosks) are your best bet.

To eat?

Nice special occasion dinners (also expensive): Nobu in Waikiki and Roy's in Ko Olina.

Other less expensive places: Zippy's, Hapa Grill (in Kapolei).
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Old Dec 19th, 2008, 09:32 AM
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mauigirl, Why not post your list here? So everyone reading can benefit.
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Suze - I make my living by helping people plan their trips to Hawaii, so I don't like to share a whole lot of info, but I will this time. I'm going to list the must-do's for all of the islands -

O'AHU - Waikiki & Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Kapi'olani Park, Mission Houses Museum, Kawaiaha'o Church, Kamehameha the Great statue, 'Iolani Palace, Hawaii State Capitol, Fort St Mall & Chinatown, Aloha Tower, Hawaii Maritime Center, Bishop Museum, Foster Botanical Gardens, Honolulu Academy of the Arts, Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery, Hanauma Bay Beach Park, Sea Life Park, Nu'uanu Pali State Park, USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks, Dole Pineapple Plantation, Hale'iwa Town, Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach & Polynesian Cultural Center.

Kaua'i - Lihu'e & Kaua'i Museum, Menehune Fishpond, Kilohana Museum, Old Koloa Town, Spouting Horn, Hanapepe Town, Waimea & the Russian Fort, Menehune Ditch, Waimea Canyon, Koke'e State Park, Alaka'i Swamp, Kalalau Valley Lookout, Wailua Falls, Fern Grotto, 'Opaeka'a Falls, Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei Valley Lookout, Wai'oli Mission House at Hanalei, Lumaha'i Beach, Ke'e Beach at Haena Point, Na Pali Coast.

Maui - Lahaina, Lahaina Banyon Tree, Lahaina Boat Harbor, Baldwin House Museum, Whaler's Village, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui Tropical Plantation, Wailea Beaches & 5-Star Resorts, Bailey House, 'Iao Valley State Park, Kula & Upcountry Maui, Haleakala National Park, Hana Why & Hana Town, Oheo Gulch, Charles Lindbergh's Grave.

Moloka'i - Village of Kaunakakai, Village of Maunaloa, Pala'au State Park, Kalaupapa, Halawa Valley.

Lana'i - Lanai City, Garden of the Gods, Shipwreck Beach, Manele Bay, Hulopo'e Beach, Munroe Trail to Lana'ihale.

Big Island - Hulihe'e Palace at Kailua-Kona, Moku'aikaua Church, Kailua Wharf, Ahu'ena Heiau & Kamakahonu, Kealakekua Bay & Hikiau Heiau, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (City of Refuge), St Benedicts - the Painted Church, Punalu'u Black sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Lava Tree State Park, Banyan Drive in Hilo, Wailoa State Park & Visitors Center, Lyman Mission House & Museum, Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Tropical botanical garden, 'Akaka Falls State Park, Waipi'o Valley, Villages of Kamuela & Waimea, Parker Ranch Visitor Center, Kamuela Museum, Kamehameha Statue at Kapa'au, Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic site, Spencer Beach Park, Hapuna Beach, Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy, 'Anaeho'omalu Bay.

Not everyone will be interested in each site, and I'm sure some of you could add to this list.

Dianne
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http://www.101thingstodo.com/

This has many good low cost or free things also avalable at the Honolulu airport along with several booklets with coupons and discounts like Go Oahu, Oahu Gold and Best of Oahu.

The Ala Moana foodcourt is a good stop for a plate lunch.
L&L BBQ
Duke's Canoe Club (hula pie) at least
Tiki's Grill&Bar (bar menu)
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Old Dec 28th, 2008, 11:34 AM
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Thanks Dianne. I can understand if you are a professional why you wouldn't want to share too much, but that is the entire purpose of this website! Free information for people.
aloha, suze
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