The Oahu We Know and Love

Sonya
The Oahu We Know and Love

Beach

Peaceful and pretty Kaneohe side beach right across from Kualoa Ranch. It has a sandy beach and facilities but will be a lot less crowded than Kailua.
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Chinaman's Hat Island
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Peaceful and pretty Kaneohe side beach right across from Kualoa Ranch. It has a sandy beach and facilities but will be a lot less crowded than Kailua.
Kailua is one of the nicest white sand beaches IN THE WORLD. Just 20 minutes from our home.
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Kailua Beach
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Kailua is one of the nicest white sand beaches IN THE WORLD. Just 20 minutes from our home.
This is our family's favorite SUMMERTIME snorkeling place; also THREE TABLES just a few hundred yards to the north of it. It's on the North Shore and has TONS of fish and turtles. There are two areas, one being a very large and shallow tidepoolish area that little kids and weaker swimmers will enjoy and another wonderful deep area where you can dive down and explore caves and caverns. We like to go with snorkel, mask, fins and boogie boards. Foodland and Starbucks is right across the street and other good eateries (like Ted's Bakery) nearby. However, do NOt go here during the winter due to dangerous winter water conditions on the North Shore.
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Shark's Cove
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This is our family's favorite SUMMERTIME snorkeling place; also THREE TABLES just a few hundred yards to the north of it. It's on the North Shore and has TONS of fish and turtles. There are two areas, one being a very large and shallow tidepoolish area that little kids and weaker swimmers will enjoy and another wonderful deep area where you can dive down and explore caves and caverns. We like to go with snorkel, mask, fins and boogie boards. Foodland and Starbucks is right across the street and other good eateries (like Ted's Bakery) nearby. However, do NOt go here during the winter due to dangerous winter water conditions on the North Shore.

Sightseeing

So many movies were filmed here (King Kong, Jurassic Park and more) and they have a great tour through old movie sets. You can stand in a dinosaur footprint :) Very fun for the kids and a uniquely large and beautiful private ranch. You can also feed the horses and small farm animals!
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Ranch de Kualoa
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
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So many movies were filmed here (King Kong, Jurassic Park and more) and they have a great tour through old movie sets. You can stand in a dinosaur footprint :) Very fun for the kids and a uniquely large and beautiful private ranch. You can also feed the horses and small farm animals!
Honolulu Chinatown is lively especially in the mornings. Check out the open market for every type of fresh meat and produce. Great places to pick up cheap souvenirs. Asian bakeries have steamed dim sum and sweets, and there are many boba tea and smoothie spots. Of course, many restaurants as well.
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Chinatown
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Honolulu Chinatown is lively especially in the mornings. Check out the open market for every type of fresh meat and produce. Great places to pick up cheap souvenirs. Asian bakeries have steamed dim sum and sweets, and there are many boba tea and smoothie spots. Of course, many restaurants as well.

Outdoor activity

We have done several trail rides here at Gunstock and have enjoyed it every time. The kids loved it when they were in elementary school. They have different levels for different riders. There are beautiful vistas and peaceful, lush Hawaiian scenery on these trails. You can pet the goats on the ranch too.
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Gunstock Ranch
56-250 Kamehameha Hwy
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We have done several trail rides here at Gunstock and have enjoyed it every time. The kids loved it when they were in elementary school. They have different levels for different riders. There are beautiful vistas and peaceful, lush Hawaiian scenery on these trails. You can pet the goats on the ranch too.
400 acres of gorgeous and lush Hawaiian parkland to explore or picnic in. They have a mesmerizing little lake where you can "catch and release" fish -- they even provide the bamboo poles, you just have to bring your own bread or hot dogs. Our kids spent many happy hours here. Nice place to bike, jog or walk.
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Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku Rd
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400 acres of gorgeous and lush Hawaiian parkland to explore or picnic in. They have a mesmerizing little lake where you can "catch and release" fish -- they even provide the bamboo poles, you just have to bring your own bread or hot dogs. Our kids spent many happy hours here. Nice place to bike, jog or walk.
I've been going to this zoo for over 50 years and still love it. It's small but they do a really nice job of making it interesting and with lots of nooks and crannies. Elephants, hippos, rhinos, lemurs, lions, giraffes, crocs, zebras, and shaved ice, too. The petting zoo is awesome for little kids with a mountain of goats.
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave
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I've been going to this zoo for over 50 years and still love it. It's small but they do a really nice job of making it interesting and with lots of nooks and crannies. Elephants, hippos, rhinos, lemurs, lions, giraffes, crocs, zebras, and shaved ice, too. The petting zoo is awesome for little kids with a mountain of goats.

Food scene

My mom had her bridal shower here in 1948 when it was called the "Waioli Teahouse". It's a historic landmark now run by good friends and featuring delicious, freshly baked yummies and also hearty breakfast and lunch. I like the Short Rib Loco Moco and also the Croissant Breakfast sandwich with avocado and bacon! Beautiful environment.
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Waioli Kitchen & Bake shop
2950 Manoa Road
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My mom had her bridal shower here in 1948 when it was called the "Waioli Teahouse". It's a historic landmark now run by good friends and featuring delicious, freshly baked yummies and also hearty breakfast and lunch. I like the Short Rib Loco Moco and also the Croissant Breakfast sandwich with avocado and bacon! Beautiful environment.
Hip little coffee joint with quality brew. It can get a bit crowded so best to hit solo. You feel like you're treating yourself here :)
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Morning Glass Coffee
2955 E Manoa Rd
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Hip little coffee joint with quality brew. It can get a bit crowded so best to hit solo. You feel like you're treating yourself here :)
Very lovely restaurant in Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana for a special occasion. It has one of the nicest ocean views and a relaxed but indulgent vibe. Their popovers are delicious. We like to take our grandmother here for her birthday. Definitely get a reservation.
Mariposa
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Very lovely restaurant in Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana for a special occasion. It has one of the nicest ocean views and a relaxed but indulgent vibe. Their popovers are delicious. We like to take our grandmother here for her birthday. Definitely get a reservation.
Great, casual seafood eatery right off the harbor downtown. They have live music, bar and pleasant outdoor seating. Not good for vegetarians -- my husband orders soy beans and french fries if we go here :) But the fish n chips are so ono (delicious).
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz Hwy
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Great, casual seafood eatery right off the harbor downtown. They have live music, bar and pleasant outdoor seating. Not good for vegetarians -- my husband orders soy beans and french fries if we go here :) But the fish n chips are so ono (delicious).
Fantastic takeout burger (and more) joint at the foot of Diamond Head. The caprese sandwich is our favorite. They also make delicious hamburgers and garlic fries. Easy and not too bad on the wallet!
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South Shore Grill
3114 Monsarrat Ave
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Fantastic takeout burger (and more) joint at the foot of Diamond Head. The caprese sandwich is our favorite. They also make delicious hamburgers and garlic fries. Easy and not too bad on the wallet!
Don't let the unassuming appearance fool you. This place is awesome! For plate lunches, grab and go boxes, blueberry cream cheese scones, lemon crunch cake and they even have Peet's coffee. I believe they have a relationship with the local culinary school and employee serious food-making students. Perfect after boogie boarding stop. You can buy stuff from the market or order plate lunches/dinners from the window. Can't go wrong here.
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Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat Ave
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Don't let the unassuming appearance fool you. This place is awesome! For plate lunches, grab and go boxes, blueberry cream cheese scones, lemon crunch cake and they even have Peet's coffee. I believe they have a relationship with the local culinary school and employee serious food-making students. Perfect after boogie boarding stop. You can buy stuff from the market or order plate lunches/dinners from the window. Can't go wrong here.
Fantastic Windward side coffee joint. High quality and very lovely setting in the trendy Kailua environs.
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ChadLou's Coffee • Cafe & Roastery
45 Hoolai St
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Fantastic Windward side coffee joint. High quality and very lovely setting in the trendy Kailua environs.
Oh, this place is so good! A hole in the wall treasure that our family loves on a hot summer night. Taiwanese style frozen dessert in all kinds of flavors. Inexpensive and delicious.
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Frostcity
2570 S Beretania St
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Oh, this place is so good! A hole in the wall treasure that our family loves on a hot summer night. Taiwanese style frozen dessert in all kinds of flavors. Inexpensive and delicious.

Church

Bluewater Mission is a non-denominational Christian church that we happen to pastor. We are a casual group, lively and very diverse. You're invited to join us for Sunday worship 9 or 10:45am!
Bluewater Mission
1114 N Vineyard Blvd
Bluewater Mission is a non-denominational Christian church that we happen to pastor. We are a casual group, lively and very diverse. You're invited to join us for Sunday worship 9 or 10:45am!