Hawaii | Oahu Highlights

Fun Memories:

- Driving around most of the island - it's all so beautiful! 

- Staying in the "Hobbit Hut" on the north shore

- Snorkeling for the first time at Shark's Cove and last time at Hanauma Bay

- Walking the streets of Waikiki late at night & being entertained by crazy street performers

- Staying with our friend & having a home base to chill

- Eating a dole whip at the Dole Plantation Factory - riding the train to escape the rain! 

- Stumbling upon a couple free hula shows in the marketplace

- Having the pool to ourselves on Super Bowl Sunday

- Shopping at the local Japanese store, Don Quijote, and trying bentos/spam musubi/mochi etc.

- Getting a bonus day when our flight to Seattle was canceled due to the PNW snowstorm

Not to Miss:

- Visiting Pearl Harbor Memorial 

- Hiking Diamond Head

- Walking along Waikiki & seeing all of "Old Hawaii's" hotels like the pink Royal Hawaiian 

- Eating at The Elephant Truck (one of my favorite spots across all the islands. Delicious Thai food on the north shore. Try their Thai iced tea!)

- Enjoying malasadas (Portuguese donuts) from Leonard's Bakery 

Where to Eat:

-  Goofy's (favorite spot in Waikiki)

- Hokkaido Ramen Santouku (a local's favorite)

- Arvo Cafe (super cute coffee shop with yummy avocado toast)

- Island Brew Coffeehouse (a great hang out spot when you lock your keys in your car in the parking lot of Costco :) )

Living that Honolulu life,

SJW