so we are having some family visit us in June and July.
Dh and I have purposely been waiting to do all the fun things until family is here. What are some things that are a must!

Luau of course! =) Check out the ITT office and see what they have available so you can save on tickets, etc.

luau, arizona memorial, aloha stadium swap meet, surf lessons at wikiki, international market place, dukes, just drive to north shore, scuba with turtles, eat at haliewa joes, tikis in honolul, the wyland store/art gallery....thats off the top of my head

Visit the Mac Nut Farm. Eat at Sea Breeze at Hickam AFB, drive through the Kole Kole Pass on Schofield, Waimea Bay, Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head, etc............ :D

Paradise Cove Luau, Eat at Haleiwa Joe's in Kaneohe, North Shore for shave ice, Makapu'u Lighthouse hike, Snorkeling at Haunama Bay, Go out to the sandbar here in KBay, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, etc. There's plenty!

Oh can't forget getting shave ice at Baldwins or Matsumotos. I personally think Baldwins is BETTER than Matsumotos....

Also go to the Liliha Bakery too for YUMMY cream puffs!

Beard Papa's for cream puffs too!! :drool

Beard Papa's for cream puffs too!! :drool

sounds heavenly:drool:cloud9

Paradise Cove Luau, Eat at Haleiwa Joe's in Kaneohe, North Shore for shave ice, Makapu'u Lighthouse hike, Snorkeling at Haunama Bay, Go out to the sandbar here in KBay, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, etc. There's plenty!

I just my own opinion but the original Haliewa joes in Haliewa is the best one. not trying o start drama lol. also, rosies cantina in haliewa is awesome too.

I just my own opinion but the original Haliewa joes in Haliewa is the best one. not trying o start drama lol. also, rosies cantina in haliewa is awesome too.

The nerve! :lol Kidding, I love the one in Kaneohe though, you can't beat the view!
Also Pali Lookout & the Byodo-In Buddhist Temple

and make sure you go downtown to the royal castle too. the statues are pretty amazing as well. oooo and whats it called downtown where the big huge fish tank is? thats pretty awesome , and every friday don't forget about aloha friday fireworks out in wikiki

Visit the Mac Nut Farm. Eat at Sea Breeze at Hickam AFB, drive through the Kole Kole Pass on Schofield, Waimea Bay, Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head, etc............ :D

Mac Nut Farm is a must!! Hopefully you'll get "chief" as your guide. He is hilarious. Kole Kole Pass has an awesome view. Waimea Bay is very nice, but you have to get there early to get parking because it gets packed.

Paradise Cove Luau, Eat at Haleiwa Joe's in Kaneohe, North Shore for shave ice, Makapu'u Lighthouse hike, Snorkeling at Haunama Bay, Go out to the sandbar here in KBay, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, etc. There's plenty!

I agree with all, but I've never been to the sandbar. I should go there myself.

Oh can't forget getting shave ice at Baldwins or Matsumotos. I personally think Baldwins is BETTER than Matsumotos....

Also go to the Liliha Bakery too for YUMMY cream puffs!

Mmmm, Liliha!!! I need to go and get some for you to enjoy for myself. :P

I just my own opinion but the original Haliewa joes in Haliewa is the best one. not trying o start drama lol. also, rosies cantina in haliewa is awesome too.

The nerve! :lol Kidding, I love the one in Kaneohe though, you can't beat the view!
Also Pali Lookout & the Byodo-In Buddhist Temple

So I agree with both of you about Haleiwa Joe's. The one in Kaneohe is amazing for the view, especially at night but IMO, the food and service is better at Haleiwa.

Pali Lookout is very nice! Beware though, there are a lot of car break-ins. The Byodo-In Buddhist Temple is also a great place!

So I agree with both of you about Haleiwa Joe's. The one in Kaneohe is amazing for the view, especially at night but IMO, the food and service is better at Haleiwa.



ok, i'LL agree withe that :)

Visit the Mac Nut Farm. Eat at Sea Breeze at Hickam AFB, drive through the Kole Kole Pass on Schofield, Waimea Bay, Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head, etc............ :D

My husband and I were NOT impressed with Sea Breeze.

I'd suggest Roy's in Hawaii Kai- windows overlook the ocean. It's beautiful, and the food and service are AMAZING.

My husband and I were NOT impressed with Sea Breeze.

I hope you didn't go on a Friday night...I think that's when they charge like $24 for dinner for the crablegs. :giggle


I LOVED going there for lunch!!! My parents even loved it and the view makes it even more worthwhile and pleasant!

I think everyone has it covered.

We always go to the Hale Koa pool with guests......
hike diamond head.
dole plantation for a dole whip
duke's especially on a sunday afternoon BEST live music


I suggest buying Oahu Revealed....BEST book for finding things to do on the island....love it.

A good island drive is a must......

Plate lunch from Yama's! Kona Brewing Co ... I really think my list could go on forever :teehee

WOW! thanks everyone! i think we'll have more than enough to do with all of your suggestions!!!

I hope you didn't go on a Friday night...I think that's when they charge like $24 for dinner for the crablegs. :giggle


I LOVED going there for lunch!!! My parents even loved it and the view makes it even more worthwhile and pleasant!

Haha, it probably was a Friday. I just thought the food was kind of bland, you know? Maybe we just ordered the wrong things. :dunno

Haha, it probably was a Friday. I just thought the food was kind of bland, you know? Maybe we just ordered the wrong things. :dunno

Did you go next-door to Sand Bar & Grill, because as far as I know, Sea Breeze is a buffet. :shrug

Paradise Cove Luau, Eat at Haleiwa Joe's in Kaneohe, North Shore for shave ice, Makapu'u Lighthouse hike, Snorkeling at Haunama Bay, Go out to the sandbar here in KBay, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, etc. There's plenty!

There is a haleiwa joe's in Kaneohe????

There is a haleiwa joe's in Kaneohe????

Yes! With a gorgeous view!

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Maui - Sheraton Property Luau (AMAZING)
Kauai - Waimea Canyon
Hilo, Main Island - volcano helicopter ride see the lava!
Honolulu, Ko'Olina Lagoons (http://forum.militarysos.com/showthread.php?t=174175 see stephs :pics, it's wonderful there, now I want to swim in there :teehee again)....
Pearl Harbor (great!!, very moving tho :tears in my opionon)

have fun when they come :hula

Yes! With a gorgeous view!

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:teehee I had no idea!! I just asked DH why we never went to the one in Kaneohe, he said he prefers the one in Haleiwa. But that view is GORGEOUS, I will definitely have to check it out as soon as we get back to the island!

:teehee I had no idea!! I just asked DH why we never went to the one in Kaneohe, he said he prefers the one in Haleiwa. But that view is GORGEOUS, I will definitely have to check it out as soon as we get back to the island!
:agree, beautiful view....beautiful

Another idea is to stalk all the LOST actors haha..........they tend to hang out in alot of places in Kailua....

We've seen them at Lanikai Juice, Dominic Monaghan (charlie) used to be easily found out at Boardriders......Pinky's......boots and kimo's.....lots of little smaller restaurants....haha.....

If you are a fan of the show it's fun to try to find all the shooting locations on the island as well.

Another idea is to stalk all the LOST actors haha..........they tend to hang out in alot of places in Kailua....

We've seen them at Lanikai Juice, Dominic Monaghan (charlie) used to be easily found out at Boardriders......Pinky's......boots and kimo's.....lots of little smaller restaurants....haha.....

If you are a fan of the show it's fun to try to find all the shooting locations on the island as well.

Oh yeah Jorge (Hurley) is alwayssss at Haleiwa Joe's (in Kaneohe) :lol

Other places my friend has run into the LOST people are at Zia's and Baci Bistro.....

Did you go next-door to Sand Bar & Grill, because as far as I know, Sea Breeze is a buffet. :shrug

Oh...I don't know! I was certain that it was Sea Breeze but maybe not. We definitely sat down to eat- not a buffet by any means. And expensive for not so great food.