Oahu Recommendations by Kari Schuler https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs These are some of my favorites and recommendations :) en-us 2021-06-20 22:21:02 UTC 2022-09-16 11:49:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33a.png Iolani Palace kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616464346 Highly recommend for history]]> 2021-06-20 22:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616464346 Bishop Museum kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616465418 2021-06-20 22:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616465418 Plantation Village kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616465774 Interesting but not top of activity list.]]> 2021-06-20 22:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616465774 Koko Crater kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616466898 *Very steep and hot]]> 2021-06-20 22:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616466898 Makapu'u Point Lighthouse kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616467197 One of my fav trails, paved, but also hot.]]> 2021-06-20 22:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616467197 Kuliouou Ridge Trail kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616467504 One of my favorite trails]]> 2021-06-20 22:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616467504 Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616467724 Expensive and kitchy, but still worthwhile]]> 2021-06-20 22:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616467724 Hanauma Bay kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616468667 The booking is very competitive, you should try to book it as soon as it opens up.]]> 2021-06-20 22:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616468667 Niihau Tour kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616469170 Will need to book separate flight to Kauai, and also inquired about transportation from Lihue airport to helicopter pad. It's very very expensive, but a once in a lifetime experience.]]> 2021-06-20 22:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616469170 Manoa Falls Hike kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616469802 Very easy and has shady cover.]]> 2021-06-20 22:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616469802 Arizona Memorial kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616472666 You will want to do the boat one where you actually go to the memorial.]]> 2021-06-20 22:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616472666 Diamond Head Crater Hike kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616473228 *Very popular, you might want to take a bus/uber rather than park]]> 2021-06-20 22:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616473228 Honolulu Art Museum kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616473759 2021-06-20 22:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616473759 Waikiki Aquarium kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616478590 2021-06-20 22:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616478590 Sea Life Park kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616478872 Kitchy but fun. They also have dolphin experiences that are $$$ but cool.]]> 2021-06-20 22:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616478872 Kualoa Ranch kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616479489 There are lots of tours here if you like]]> 2021-06-20 22:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616479489 Botanical Gardens kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616482730 2021-06-20 23:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616482730 Lyon Arboretum kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616483179 2021-06-20 23:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616483179 Rainbow Drive In kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616483896 2021-06-20 23:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616483896 Keneke's kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484125 2021-06-20 23:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484125 Highway Inn kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484303 2021-06-20 23:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484303 Moena Cafe kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484538 2021-06-20 23:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484538 Other Recs kschuler10 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616484716 Waikiki: Eating House at International Marketplace (4-6 pau hana), Hau Tree at Kaimana’s, Basalt at the Hyatt, Island Vintage Wine Bar (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center), Seoul Tofu House (soup, KBBQ, poke)



  • Breakfast/Brunch: Zippy’s, Nico’s Pier 38, Koko Head Cafe, Duke’s Lane Market (mochi malasadas) at the Hyatt, Tango Cafe; Chinatown: Lam’s Kitchen, KC Kitchen, House Without a Key, Sweet Es, Koko Head Cafe, Liliha Bakery, House without a Key


  • Ward/Kakaako/McCully: Moku Kitchen, Highway Inn, SALT, Kamitoku Ramen, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, Kai Sushi, Ginza Sushi; Piggy Smalls, Scratch Kitchen, Golden Eagle McCully (gau gee)


  • Ala Moana: Shirokiya or Makai Marketplace, Jade Dynasty dimsum (opens at 10:30am), Liliha Bakery Macy’s, Taiyo or Tanaka ramen


  • Kaimuki/Kapahulu/Kalihi: Rainbow’s, Kaimana Farm Cafe, The Surfing Pig (tapas), Kapa Hale, Mud Hen Water (upscale Hawaiian), Honolulu Skewer House, Tonkatsu Tamafuji, Helena’s Hawaiian (Tu-Fri only)


  • Waikiki: Eating House at International Marketplace (4-6 pau hana), Hau Tree at Kaimana’s, Basalt at the Hyatt, Island Vintage Wine Bar (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center), Seoul Tofu House (soup, KBBQ, poke)


  • Grab and go: Morning Glass Coffee Manoa, Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery (manapua), Foodland, Kaimuki Superette, Waiola’s, 
Nicer Dinner: Merriman’s Ward, Doraku Sushi, Sushi Izakaya Gaku, Roy’s, Pig and the Lady
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/viator-hawaiian-parasail-inc]]> 2021-06-20 23:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/1616485584 Turtle Canyon kawai18 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299847747 There are a TON of groups that do this tour, so this is one that pops up, but it's a lot easier to book than Hanauma Bay.]]> 2022-09-16 11:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299847747 Leonard's kawai18 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299848753 This got really popular and the lines are super long. If you can, I recommend trying to do a phone order - but it may take a lot of tries to get.]]> 2022-09-16 11:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299848753 Waiola kawai18 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299850097 Everyone has their own favorite shave ice place. This is mine :)]]> 2022-09-16 11:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299850097 Guava Smoked kawai18 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299851094 2022-09-16 11:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299851094 Haili's Hawaiian Food kawai18 https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299851689 2022-09-16 11:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kschuler10/OahuRecs/wish/2299851689