Sora & Richie
Things To Do
Waikiki Beach
Just pack your water and slippa. stop by ABC store to grab your musubi. Go to beach and enjoy your vacation! You can watch the sunset from Waikiki, too. **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★★★★
Hanauma Bay
Snokeling place. This is definitely a place to snorkel and watch beautiful marine lives under the water. There is an entrance fee of $7.50 for non-residents and must watch the educational video before entering the actual site. If you are planning to go here, go early in the morning! It opens from 6am to 7pm. Closed on Tuesday. After snorkeling, you can go down to Koko marina (only about 5 mins driving) to try Teddy's bigger burger and the island favorite icecream, "Bubbies mochi icecream"! **Price level: $ - $$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Polynesian Cultural Center
There is a shuttle bus from waikiki hotel to PCC (Polynesian Cultural Center). The shuttle bus costs about $20-30. If you are driving, there is a parking fee. You can buy the admission ticket ahead on the website or purchase the ticket at the PCC. PCC has all-day tour program for family- this is literally ALL DAY and includes the buffet option. "Ha, breath of life" night show is highly recommended. **Price Level: $$$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Diamond Head Crater
Diamond Head is located about 10-15 min driving from Waikiki. it is easy 1.5 hour hike and you can see the beautiful waikiki view from the top. There is a parking fee, if you drive there. You can use the public Transition such as "Da Bus" it costs $2.75 per ride. you can also ask for one-free transfer ticket if you are transferring within 4hours. You also have option to buy 1-day pass for $5.50. (Just ask your bus driver before paying fare) Check out the popular Asai-bowl at the da health bar cafe afterwards (Bride's pick best Asai bowl in island) **Price level: $ - $$ **Public Transit: ★★★☆☆
Northshore Shrimp Truck
Check out Northshore shrimp Truck! There are tons of them. Bride's pick- The Famous Kahuku shrimp (56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731) and Giovanni Shrimp truck (http://www.giovannisshrimptruck.com/directions.php) If you're going to the Giovanni's Shrimp Truck, go to the (56-505 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731) location since this one has more parking bring cash just in case - I think they started to accept credit cards, but it was used to be cash only. Just to be safe, bring 20$ cash per person for the shrimp plate **Price level: $$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Dole Plantation
Try the popular pineapple icecream. Those who are touring with children, you can also try the pineapple train and pineapple maze. **Price level: $ - $$ (if you are doing activities) **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Manoa Falls
This place was in the movie, Jurassic Park. beautiful trees and birds and all kinds of vegetation! it's about 1-1.5 hiking. At the top, you will see the beautiful waterfall. Be aware, Manoa rains a lot. this hiking path is usually muddy. There is rainbow brunch restaurant at the entrance of trail. Parking is 5$ if you drive, but you also have option to street park at the resident and walk 10 mins to the entrance. If you take the bus, you can take bus #5 from Alamoana shopping center and take off at the last stop. $2.75 for one way, $5.50 for 1-day-pass **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★★☆☆
Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa is an ideal place for outdoor recreation. Horseback riding, ATVing, ziplining, and much more are all available in this tropical wonderland. If you choose to do different activities, it will take all day. Check out their website for any promotion and package deal. **Price level: $$$ - $$$$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Sea Life Park
Sea Life Park is Hawaii's best wild life and wild animal park, offering fun and educational animal experiences for the entire family. With a focus on education and conservation, their shows, exhibits and interactive programs offer swimming with dolphins, sharks, and more. **Price level: $$$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Skydive Hawaii
**Price level: $$$ - $$$$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Surfing Oahu
North Shore, Oahu is known for the home of the surfer. This is definitely quite a bit driving from Waikiki, but you can enjoy quiet-less crowded-beach. You can also enjoy surfing in Waikiki. There are plenty of surfing rentals in Waikiki, too. **Price level: $$ - $$$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Koko Head Trail
Attention extreme hikers- can you accept this challenge? Koko head is one of the hardest hiking trails in Hawaii with narrow stiff stairs. If you hit the top within 30 mins, you are definitely in fit! the view is absolutely amazing here too. This trail is also close to the Hanauma Bay and KoKo Marina shopping center. **Price level: $ - $$ **Public Transit: ★★☆☆☆
Ala Moana Center
The biggest outdoor mall in the world! It will take more than a day to explore all the malls in the shopping center. If you get hungry before/after the shopping, check out the new "SHIROKIYA- Japan walk" in 1st floor. They have variety food court with only $1 beer draft! Bride's favortie affordable drinking place = ) Hawaii's sales tax is 4.712% **Price level: $ - $$$$ **Public Transit: ★★★★★
Waikele Premium Outlets
This outlet has significant discount products. Usually 30% up to 75% discount! If you are a big shopper, definitely check out **Price level: $ - $$$$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Matsumoto Shave Ice
Hawaii's Best Shave Ice **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Pearl Harbor
At the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, learn about one of the most pivotal moments in US history: the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II. **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
Yes, this is your must-go-Instagram picture site! **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Lanikai Pillbox
Beautiful hiking trail!! you can also enjoy the kayaking after the hike. Rent the Kayak for half day or full day and explore Mokulua islands (twin islands)! make sure to pack enough water and musubi ;) Bride's top 3 pick hiking trail **Price level: $ - $$ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
It's easy hike 1-1.5hr located near Hanauma Bay **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★☆☆☆☆
Hale Koa Hotel
This is the wedding ceremony location- Please join us on time :)
King Kamehameha Statue
King Kamehameha Statue is located in punch bowl street. A great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Behind the statue, the iconic government building is located. Across from the Statue, Iolani Palace, a former home of Hawaii's final monarchs is located. You can take "Trolly" to tour this area from Waikiki. You can also take bus from here to get to downtown as well. **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★★★☆
Liliha Bakery
Yes, Hawaii's favorite, Coco puff from Liliha bakery. They also serve food menu such as locomoco, steak & egg, fried chicken, oxtail soup, and more islands favorites! **Price level: $ - $$ **Public Transit: ★★☆☆☆
Zippy's
Are you looking for food at 2am in the morning after the party? You want some type of hang-over soup? Zippy's is 24 hours Hawaii only restaurant chain. Try their signature dish "Zip Min"! My other favorite is Chilli over rice and korean chicken. It is sooooooo good! Make sure to put little bit of soysauce and tabasco sauce over the rice to taste the local food to the fullest. **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★★★☆
Royal Kitchen
When you are walking around sunday morning market at downtown, definitely try this manapua! price is very reasonable and so much manapua!! **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★★☆☆
Nisshodo Candy Store
Traditional Japanese Mochi place =) **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★☆☆☆
Don Quijote Honolulu
Biggest Japanese grocery store in Oahu. You can check out discounted souvenirs, macademia chocolates, Kona coffee, and more. **Price level: $ **Public Transit: ★★★★☆