Local Spots 🏝
Whoever is reading this, I wanted to acknowledge you for putting in the time and energy it takes to plan an amazing vacation for your loved ones. To help you out, I put together a list of places worth visiting. From beaches and nature, to activities and food find the perfect local spots for your vacation. Taking our tour at the beginning of your trip is recommended as the best way to make the most of your time here. If you have any questions contact us, we’d love to chat with you.
Beaches 🏄🏽♂️
East Coast Beaches
Lanikai, Kailua, Waimanalo, Bellows, Ka’a’awa, Kahana Valley, Malaekahana
North Shore Beaches
Turtle Beach, Kuilima Cove, Kawela Bay, Sunset Beach, Ehukai (pipeline), Sharks Cove Tide Pool, Three Tables, Waimea, Chuns Reef, Laniakea, Puena Point, Haleiwa, Kaiaka Bay, Wailua, Mokuleia.
West Side
Ko’olina, Kahi Point (Electric Beach), Nanakuli, Maili Point, Pokai Bay, Makaha, Makua, Kaena
South Shore
Sand Island, Ala Moana, Magic Island, Queens, Kaimana, Kahala Ave public access ways, Eternity Beach
Scenic Lookouts 🌋
Honolulu
Leahi (Diamond Head) lookout, Tantalus State Park, Kaka’ako (Point Panic)
South Shore
Halona Blow Hole, Hawaii Kai Lookout, Lana’i Lookout, Makapu’u Lookout
East Side
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, H3E Lookout (Kaneohe Bay), He’eia State Park (He’eia Fishpond),
North Shore
Laie Point, Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau, Waimea Bay Lookout
Botanical Gardens 🌺
Honolulu / Waikiki
Queen Kapiolani Garden, Queen Lili’okalani Botanicle Garden, Foster Botanicle Garden, Moanalua Gardens, Daniel K. Inouye Inter. Airport Cultural Gardens
South Shore
Lyon Arbertum, East-West Center Japanese Garden, Koko Crater Botanicle Garden
East Coast
Ho’omaluhia Botanicle Garden, Byodo Temple
North Shore
Wahiawa Botanicle Garden, Waimea Valley Falls
Hiking Spots 🥾
Honolulu / South
Leahi (Diamond Head), Monoa Valley Falls, Koko Crater Railway, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Hanauma Bay Trail, Kuliouou Ridge, Wa’ahila Ridge, Moanalua Valley, Jackass Gingers, Aiea Loop
East Side
Makapu’u Light House, Lanikai Pill Box, Maunawili, Mt. Olomana, Pali Notches, Ho’omaluhi Botanicle Gardens, Crouching Lion
North Shore
Turtle Bay Pill Box and Mountain Bike Trail, Kakipi Place (Kawela Bay), Pupukea-Paumalu Trail, Mokuleia Trail
West Side
Ma’ili Pill Box, Mt. Ka’ala Trail, Kaena Point Trail
Local Food Spots 🍽
Honolulu / Waikiki
Leaonard’s Bakery, Liliha Bakery, Alisha’s Market, Nico’s Pier 38, Highway Inn, Helena’s Hawaiian, Rainbow Drive Inn, Uncle Bo’s, Signature Steak House, Musubi Cafe, Foodland Farms (poke)
East Coast
Pineapple Man Waimanalo, Coconut Girl & Guys, Fat Boy Bento, Lanikai Brewery, Fresh Catch, Waihole Poi Factory, Papa Ole’s, Kalapawai, Cinnamons, Haleiwa Joes Haiku
North Shore
Ry’s Poke, Kahuku Sugar Mill Food Truck Park, Haleiwa Joe’s, Ted’s Bakery, Ken’s Fresh Fish, Mike’s Huli Huli Chiken, Da Bald Guy, Jenny’s Shrimp, Seven Brother’s, Banzai Bowls, Paalaa Kai Bakery
West Side / Central Oahu
Leeward Drive Inn, Tanioka’s, Restaurant 604, Shiro’s Saimin Heaven, Koa Pancake House, Julies Filipino, Highway Inn, Moani’s, Lanterns Bar & Grill, Kalo Bombs, Poka’i Bay Restaurant
Local Farms and Products 🌾
Honolulu / Waikiki
Kaka’ako Farmers Market, KapioLani Community Colledge Farmers Market
East Side
Kailua Town Farmers Market, Windward Mall Farmers Market, Wai’ahole Botanicles, Wai’ahole Nursurey & Garden, Manoa Chocolate Factory, Oeno Winery, Ko’olau Distillery
North Shore
Hale’iwa Farmers Market, Hale’iwa Town Farmers Market, Kahuku Farms, Hi Honey Farms, Green World Coffee Farm, Wai’alua Coffee Farm, Kohana Rum Factory, Wai’alua Sufar Mill
West Side / Central Oahu
Aloha Stadium Flee Market – Swap Meet, Pearl Ridge Farmers Market, Kapolei Farmers Market
Activities 🏇
Honolulu / Waikiki
Iolani Palace & Kamehameha Statue, Bishop Museum, Waikiki Star Beach Boys Surf and Canoe, Kamoali Charters
East Side
Kailua Beach Adventures, Ku’aloa Ranch, Polynesian Cultural Center
North Shore
Paddle Board Haleiwa, North Shore Surf Lessons, Haleiwa Shark Tours, Climbworks Hawaii, Gunstock Ranch
West Side / Central Oahu
Camp Palehua, Kamoauli Charters, Hawaiian Ocean Adventures