Things to do in Hawaii
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Big Island Day Trip: Volcanoes National Park from Oahu
15 hours (Departs Oahu, Hawaii)
by Viator
Take a Big Island volcano tour from Oahu on a day trip to Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park. The recent eruptions of Kilauea Volcano have captured the world's…Not LP reviewed
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Pita Paradise
Enjoy Mediterranean fare at this patio café. The lamb kebab with herb-roasted potatoes is a great choice and the baklava ice cream is to die for. It also serves an excellent Greek salad and there's a kids menu.
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Buzz's
Opposite Kailua Beach Park, this local hangout has an open patio, a straightforward lunch menu of fish and burgers, and surprisingly upscale dinner options for such a casual audience. Credit cards are not accepted.
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My Favorite Place
This homey café has bargain-basement prices and a full spread of local eats leaning more toward Korean dishes, accompanied by pictures if you haven't yet sorted out the difference between saimin and loco moco.
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Huong Lan
In Chinatown Cultural Plaza (mains around US$5-US$9), Huong Lan is one of Honolulu's many beloved pho shops where Vietnamese families fill the booths with adept noodle wrangling and spirited conversations.
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Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters
- Maui, USA
- Activities › Other
A place to get acquainted with these creatures is in Kihei at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters. You can volunteer for one of the sanctuary's ocean counts.
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Big Island Parasailing Experience
60 minutes (Departs Hawaii-Kona, Hawaii)
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lt;divgt;Soar above the beautiful waters of Hawaii on this exciting Big Island parasailing adventure! Admire incredible views of the Kona Coast as you glide…Not LP reviewed
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Oahu Combo Adventure: Bike, Sail and Snorkel
5 hours 30 minutes (Departs Oahu, Hawaii)
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Bike, sail amp;amp; snorkel on Oahu on this exhilarating combo tour! Explore lush rainforest and sparkling ocean all in one day! Roundtrip Waikiki hotel…Not LP reviewed
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Tutu's
The quintessential beach grill, Tutu's serves up the expected menu of shave ice, plate lunches and burgers. Just grab a table on the sand and you've got yourself an instant picnic at Hana's favorite family beach.
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Shrimp Station
Follow your nose to this little roadside lunch window serving fresh, aromatic shrimp plates. Varieties include coconut and sweet chili. Each comes with ½lb of the critters and, of course, two scoops of rice.
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Hula La's Mexican Kitchen
This food stand will satisfy your Mexican craving with an extensive menu of fresh and yummy plates and à la carte items. Warning: the portions aren't huge and the kitchen's idea of 'greens' is a few leaves.
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Small Town Café
With well-worn furniture and a hippie-boho vibe, this neighborhood hangout is the spot for leisurely chats or websurfing (free wi-fi). Enjoy organic, free-trade coffees and teas, plus live music in the evening.
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Drums of the Pacific
Ka'anapali's best luau includes an imu ceremony (the unearthing of a roasted pig from an underground oven), an open bar, a Hawaiian-style buffet dinner, and a flashy South Pacific dance and music show.
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Hanapepe Cafe & Bakery
The best West-side meal is at the artfully quaint Hanapepe Café; the menu focuses on seafood and vegetarian mains, and dinner Friday night includes live music (reservations are required).
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Volcano Garden Arts
You see artist Ira Ono's voluptuous masks everywhere. His gallery, Volcano Garden Arts - packed with other artists and including a small 'café' - is central to the recent upswing in the Volcano art scene.
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Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe and Snorkel Adventure
2 hours (Departs Maui, Hawaii)
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Take the most uniquely Hawaiian eco-tour there is on a Maui canoe and kayak adventure! Nowhere else on Maui can you sail aboard a Maui outrigger canoe, or…Not LP reviewed
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Mango Mama's
Proudly painted pink, this casual eatery serves healthful fast food: smoothies, sandwiches, burgers (meat or veg), baked goods and coffee drinks. Order at the counter and either take out or find a patio table.
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Kua 'Aina Sandwich Shop
Many locals swear that this cool eatery grills up the island's best burgers along with big salads and fresh fish sandwiches. It's a North Shore favorite and, with luck, you'll find a table on the shady lanai.
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Montsuki
Designers Janet and Patty Yamasaki refashion classic kimono and obi designs into modern dresses. Hybrid wedding dresses, formal attire or sleek day wear can all be custom-crafted even for short-term visitors.
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Oahu Shore Excursion: North Shore and Polynesian Cultural Center
8 hours (Departs Oahu, Hawaii)
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Make the most of your time in port on Oahu with a shore excursion to the North Shore and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Stroll through Dole Pineapple…Not LP reviewed
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Java Kai
A mostly local chain, Java Kai is a nice alternative to Starbucks. Choose from a mind-boggling selection of java drinks, along with coffee beans. Yummy muffins, fruity smoothies and limited sidewalk seating.
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Kauai Waimea Canyon Experience
7 hours (Departs Kauai, Hawaii)
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lt;pgt;Over 100 years ago Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on a Waimea Canyon Kauai…Not LP reviewed
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Cindy's Lei Shop
A friendly and inviting place with lei made of maile (a native twining plant), lantern ilima (a native ground cover) and Micronesian ginger, in addition to more common orchids and plumeria.
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Puka Dog
Homemade hot dogs go gourmet, with toasty buns, a choice of Polish sausage or veggie dog, mild to hot sauce and tropical fruit relish (from mango to pineapple). Wash it down with freshly squeezed lemonade.
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Natural Highlights of Oahu Small Group Adventure
5 hours (Departs Oahu, Hawaii)
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lt;pgt;Join Oahu's most experienced eco-tour company on a small group, natural highlights adventure. Combine a little hiking with a superb outdoors experience…Not LP reviewed
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Stopwatch Bar & Grill
- Maui, USA
- Entertainment › Bar
For the quintessential local scene, swing by this friendly sports bar, which brings in Upcountry musicians like the Haiku Hillbillys on Friday and Saturday nights. Any other time it's all about sports TV.
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