JeffSchmeff Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 So I'm going to Hawaii on Tuesday for a wedding, and will be there for a week. I'm spending Tuesday through Friday night in Oahu, and Saturday through Monday nights in Kauai. I'll be back in Oahu for most of the day Tuesday, then flying back to DC that night. Can anyone provide any fun/can't miss things to do, or great places to eat? This will be my first time visiting, so any info would be appreciated. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you have to see the volcanoes. Dole plantation was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Pearl Harbor is a must see. Check this site out for the must see's. Have fun..I loved Hawaii and can't wait till we go back. http://www.hawaii-guide.com/index.php/content/posts/hawaii_must_see_and_do/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Walk to the top of Diamond Head. Helluva view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Make a trip to the Big Island too - see the volcanoes and go to the top of Mauna Kea for the telescopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'd be chilling on the beach, drinking mojitos and daquris. Kinda gay, but hey it's the beach. By the way, never been but would love to go. Have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 [old thread reference] Prop your feet on the windowsill and let the AC blow on your junk. [/old thread reference] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbaksean Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 [old thread reference] Prop your feet on the windowsill and let the AC blow on your junk. [/old thread reference] :laugh: I remember that, somebody should bump it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumrunner6900 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Diamond Head hike is cool. Definately go to Pearl Harbor and see the Arizona Memorial. And don't just hang out around the Honolulu/Waikiki area. Try to make it to the North Shore...it's a beautiful area. Go to Waimea Bay. It is pretty damn nice. I got the worst sunburn of my life there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 lets see here, wedding and hawaii... :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC3 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Walk to the top of Diamond Head. Helluva view. Don't forget to bring a flash light. There's Sea Life Park, Haunuama Bay Snorkeling, Polynesian Cultural Center, or you can charter a boat for fishing. Ala Moana Shopping Center has a ton of stores and restaurants. Don't forget to sample each of the restaurants in the Food Court. There's a bunch of bars and restaurants on the 3rd floor facing the ocean. While in Hawaii you may also want to try some of the popular chili from the Zippy's restaurants. That's all I can think of for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfan_216 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 If you go to pearl harbor you have to see the USS Arizona, but you can actually get on and walk around on the USS Missouri. The Japanese surrendered to us on this ship. Also do not forget to enjoy the beach. Their are some really nice beaches along the eastern shore of Oahu. It is amazing the sand feels like velvet, yet on the southern shore the sand is very coarse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfan_216 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you have to see the volcanoes. Dole plantation was cool. did you go in the maze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 did you go in the maze? yes i did. thats the only thing there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 While in Hawaii you may also want to try some of the popular chili from the Zippy's restaurants. The first time I ate there I ordered spaghetti and it was served with chili, I had to ask for marinera sauce. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks to everyone so far for the ideas. Keep them coming if you can. It sounds like there is tons of cool stuff to do. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 So I'm going to Hawaii on Tuesday for a wedding, and will be there for a week. I'm spending Tuesday through Friday night in Oahu, and Saturday through Monday nights in Kauai. I'll be back in Oahu for most of the day Tuesday, then flying back to DC that night.Can anyone provide any fun/can't miss things to do, or great places to eat? This will be my first time visiting, so any info would be appreciated. Jeff I had an excellent Delmonico at Hy's Steak house in Honolulu. I also remember Kintaro in Kapa'a on Kauai and I thought the nigiri and rolls were very good. Kauai has amazing rainforests and a hike to the crater of Mt. Waialeale is something you should do, but it may be a little wet this time of year (meaning dangerously wet). Get a guide if you are at all afraid of getting lost, because you probably won't see anyone the entire day. There are plenty of outfitters that arrange hikes to the crater. They can tell you if it's even safe this time of year. If you have only one day on Kauai, go to the west part of the island and drive up Waimea Canyon. A great hike is the Awaawapuhi Trail, which takes you great views of the Na Poli Coast. Catch the sunset after your hike at about the 3 mile marker if I remember correctly. Beaches on Kauai are all great. I think I liked Tunnels the best. And one thing I thought would be over rated was a helicopter ride over Kauai. I was very wrong. It was well worth it. You get to see every waterfall, and this time of year they will be spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Every time you see a cop with someone pulled over, roll down you window and yell "Book 'em Danno" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 A previous poster already mentioned Hanauma Bay as a possible destination for you. If you do go there make sure you ask some one how to get to the Halona Blow Hole.And I would also recommend that you visit Sandy Beach. When I was young we use to bodysurf there and it was alot of fun. But if you surf or swim there be real careful. The waves can get really huge and have very strong currents along with them. A lot of people break bones there. Also go to the Pali Lookout....it has some of the best views on the island. Oh yeah,every place I just named is on Oahu. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 See if you cant find the "LOST" hatches and plane wreckage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 It depends on what you want to do. If you just want ot sit on a beach, stay in Waikki. If you want to see some other stuff, rent a car and drive around the island. Don't leave the hotel until about 9am, because traffic BLOWS. Tha is UNLESS you are going to see the Arizona, which I highly recommend. Do what you have to do, but be there by 7-7:30. Tickets are first come first serve, the lines get huge and they run out of tickets usually by lunch. Gotta head out. All the other suggestions that people posted are good ones, but you WLL NOT be able to do everything and will run yourself ragged if you try PIck some stuff, take time an enjoy I'll be there in June:) IF you have other questions, shoot me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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