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beef
Footballguy
Super cool place to hang out at. I sat next to Eddie Veder at the bar once. Saw Jimmy Buffet play on the beach there too. This was 20+ years ago though.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
There probably are some good places to do some stargazing on the island of Oahu though. You would have to get out of Honolulu though because that has a lot of light pollution. But there are some parts of Oahu that may be good (I can’t speak from personal experience on what those places might be though).
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
I should have posted this days ago. I just got back. We spent a week in Ko Olina and then 3 nights in Honolulu @ the Hilton Hawaiian Vllage.
www.bootsnkimos.com
is not a far drive from Honolulu and is supposed to be very good. It closes @ 2 so its breakfast or lunch.
I also ate at a place
www.goofy-honolulu.com
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen | Home of the world famous Banana Mac Nut Pancakes
Boots & Kimo’s offers a menu full of authentic Hawaiian food. Guy digs the Mochiko chicken, which is made from boneless chicken thighs that are marinated, fried and then served with macaroni potato salad and rice. He also raves about the Hawaiian-style kalbi ribs, which are both spicy and sweet.
www.bootsnkimos.com
is not a far drive from Honolulu and is supposed to be very good. It closes @ 2 so its breakfast or lunch.
I also ate at a place
Goofy Café & Dine
Enjoy uniquely Hawaiian entrees, appetizers, and beverages for breakfast and lunch, made with fresh local ingredients. Join us today in Honolulu, HI. Full bar.
Drunken knight
Footballguy
My brother was married at ko olina (while aulani was being built). Great property.I should have posted this days ago. I just got back. We spent a week in Ko Olina and then 3 nights in Honolulu @ the Hilton Hawaiian Vllage.
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen | Home of the world famous Banana Mac Nut Pancakes
Boots & Kimo’s offers a menu full of authentic Hawaiian food. Guy digs the Mochiko chicken, which is made from boneless chicken thighs that are marinated, fried and then served with macaroni potato salad and rice. He also raves about the Hawaiian-style kalbi ribs, which are both spicy and sweet.
is not a far drive from Honolulu and is supposed to be very good. It closes @ 2 so its breakfast or lunch.
I also ate at a place
Goofy Café & Dine
Enjoy uniquely Hawaiian entrees, appetizers, and beverages for breakfast and lunch, made with fresh local ingredients. Join us today in Honolulu, HI. Full bar.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Drunken knight
Footballguy
we were at Marriot
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Depends how far he wants to drive.There probably are some good places to do some stargazing on the island of Oahu though. You would have to get out of Honolulu though because that has a lot of light pollution. But there are some parts of Oahu that may be good (I can’t speak from personal experience on what those places might be though).
15 minutes from Waikiki is Mount Tantalus, with the road adjacent to Puu Ualakaa Park (Round Top Drive) providing a nice vantage point overlooking the city. The park is worth visiting during the daytime time, too, for a nice picnic spot.
But to avoid light pollution, better to go to the North Shore, about an hour outside the city. Mokuleia, en route to Kaena point, the westernmost point of the island, is pretty remote and dark. It’s 15 minutes from Haleiwa, where there are a couple of decent restaurants (Stone Fish and Beach House are our favorites), and a great place for shrimp burritos, Surf N Salsa.
If he’s really adventurous, can buy headlamps and go 30 minutes to the east side instead, to Koko Crater. There’s a Trail up the side of the crater, which overlooks Hawai’i Kai. The hike ascends about 900 feet in half a mile, so it may be too much for young kids or elderly people.
Hawks64
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We are thinking of going to HI in May/June/July in 2025, probably 10 days. We will be going with the VRBO approach and we really don't want to be staying on different islands for a few nights each.
Open to pretty much most activities (zero interest in Pearl Harbor), but what would be the recommended islands to stay at?
Open to pretty much most activities (zero interest in Pearl Harbor), but what would be the recommended islands to stay at?
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Kauai
-God has a condo there
-God has a condo there
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Footballguy
The food is BANGIN. OMG, this is how we should all be eating and living.
Beach yesterday for most of the day. Walked a few miles to learn the lay of the land.
Today I’m take The Bus and exploring where it takes me. No plans.
Will be hitting the T&C Country store (1980s surf shop that used to have all those Thrilla Krew characters)
Gotta get out of this tourist trap area.
Beach yesterday for most of the day. Walked a few miles to learn the lay of the land.
Today I’m take The Bus and exploring where it takes me. No plans.
Will be hitting the T&C Country store (1980s surf shop that used to have all those Thrilla Krew characters)
Gotta get out of this tourist trap area.
-fish-
Footballguy
All depends what you want to do.
bigbottom
Footballguy
Agreed. For me, I like Maui and Oahu for a vacation, though I’ve been to the Big Island a ton. Am headed to HI next summer for a family reunion and will do a VRBO on/near Kailua Beach, which is one of my favorite places in the world.
Lots of great advice from Term in this thread.
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22k steps today and it’s only 4pm.
Took a bus to Chinatown, then walked to the Queen/governor’s mansion and noticed there was a tour about to start. I asked and was told that it’s sold out but I could wait to see if there were any no shows. It was mostly older folks and one couple was incredulous that I got in, exclaiming, “I waited three months!”
From there I walked to the palace and learned all how the island was essentially stolen from them. Par for the course.
Then I walked from the palace to the pacific war memorial. That was sobering. I’m not very religious but I was compelled to say a prayer in the small chapel there. It was dusty.
Everyone is so friendly. Like genuinely nice. Takes some getting used to. I’m digging the culture. I could see myself living in a place like this.
Took a bus to Chinatown, then walked to the Queen/governor’s mansion and noticed there was a tour about to start. I asked and was told that it’s sold out but I could wait to see if there were any no shows. It was mostly older folks and one couple was incredulous that I got in, exclaiming, “I waited three months!”
From there I walked to the palace and learned all how the island was essentially stolen from them. Par for the course.
Then I walked from the palace to the pacific war memorial. That was sobering. I’m not very religious but I was compelled to say a prayer in the small chapel there. It was dusty.
Everyone is so friendly. Like genuinely nice. Takes some getting used to. I’m digging the culture. I could see myself living in a place like this.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Where/what have you eaten?
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
As an outsider coming here, it can feel a little isolated, but once you earn the trust of locals, It really is a great place to live and work.22k steps today and it’s only 4pm.
Took a bus to Chinatown, then walked to the Queen/governor’s mansion and noticed there was a tour about to start. I asked and was told that it’s sold out but I could wait to see if there were any no shows. It was mostly older folks and one couple was incredulous that I got in, exclaiming, “I waited three months!”
From there I walked to the palace and learned all how the island was essentially stolen from them. Par for the course.
Then I walked from the palace to the pacific war memorial. That was sobering. I’m not very religious but I was compelled to say a prayer in the small chapel there. It was dusty.
Everyone is so friendly. Like genuinely nice. Takes some getting used to. I’m digging the culture. I could see myself living in a place like this.
LMK if you’re seriously considering moving.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
i lost 5 pounds I walked so much.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
It's such an interesting dynamic that most people don't understand. Hawaii is so transient, meaning people move there for beaches and palm trees only to leave that first year. It's why Hawaiian locals don't respond to new arrivals like other locals in other states. They understand the numbers say they blink and that newcomer has already left.As an outsider coming here, it can feel a little isolated, but once you earn the trust of locals, It really is a great place to live and work.22k steps today and it’s only 4pm.
Took a bus to Chinatown, then walked to the Queen/governor’s mansion and noticed there was a tour about to start. I asked and was told that it’s sold out but I could wait to see if there were any no shows. It was mostly older folks and one couple was incredulous that I got in, exclaiming, “I waited three months!”
From there I walked to the palace and learned all how the island was essentially stolen from them. Par for the course.
Then I walked from the palace to the pacific war memorial. That was sobering. I’m not very religious but I was compelled to say a prayer in the small chapel there. It was dusty.
Everyone is so friendly. Like genuinely nice. Takes some getting used to. I’m digging the culture. I could see myself living in a place like this.
LMK if you’re seriously considering moving.
I spent nearly 10 years living on Maui. Arrive with respect and do your thing, but don't expect to be welcomed with open arms. Most don't stay and it's why locals may appear cold at first. Living on Maui was such a wonderful experience for me and my family. Nothing in life replaces that island feel.
Hawks64
Footballguy
Beach, hiking, maybe some boat tours/fishing, non-touristy places.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
From when I was there, I’d be all about Kauai for that. Boat tour of the Na Pali coast. Hiking in the Waimea Canyon. Pretty tranquil beaches. Felt less touristy than the other islands. (Did not make it to Maui on my trip though.)
ChiefD
Footballguy
When my brother lived on Oahu, I really enjoyed visiting there in August. The waters up around the North Shore calm down and there are some cool snorkel spots up there you just can't hit during the winter.
My wife would love to retire there but I just couldn't - I would get island fever and want to get out of there after awhile. But it is a beautiful place to visit. I could definitely spend a few months there.
And echo Kailua - awesome area.
My wife would love to retire there but I just couldn't - I would get island fever and want to get out of there after awhile. But it is a beautiful place to visit. I could definitely spend a few months there.
And echo Kailua - awesome area.
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Footballguy
As an outsider coming here, it can feel a little isolated, but once you earn the trust of locals, It really is a great place to live and work.22k steps today and it’s only 4pm.
Took a bus to Chinatown, then walked to the Queen/governor’s mansion and noticed there was a tour about to start. I asked and was told that it’s sold out but I could wait to see if there were any no shows. It was mostly older folks and one couple was incredulous that I got in, exclaiming, “I waited three months!”
From there I walked to the palace and learned all how the island was essentially stolen from them. Par for the course.
Then I walked from the palace to the pacific war memorial. That was sobering. I’m not very religious but I was compelled to say a prayer in the small chapel there. It was dusty.
Everyone is so friendly. Like genuinely nice. Takes some getting used to. I’m digging the culture. I could see myself living in a place like this.
LMK if you’re seriously considering moving.
I wish but that would be a long time if ever.
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Footballguy
Hard for me to pay attention/remember the more islanded named places but the Food trucks and goofys were fantastic
bigbottom
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When KC Drive In closed, I shed a tear. I miss my waffle hot dog and ono ono shake!
-fish-
Footballguy
Kauai
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Did you go to that food truck thats just north of the hhv and goofys? there could be others but that's where we went one day. Not very hawiian but we had a shawarma and it was real good.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
I also failed to mention but we went to Hawaiian Island Cafe love me some guava cheesecake
Drunken knight
Footballguy
Many… heading out to dinner at the moment
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The Gator
Footballguy
Star Noodle is supposed to be opening back up, that's a must if it's open in time.
Snorkel as much as you can, especially with the turtles, it's amazing. My wife and I went to a nice little cove called Kapalua Bay. Park along side the road, grab some banana bread from a vendor and enjoy a nice little forest walk to the bay. Was a blast.
bigbottom
Footballguy
Do you like sushi? If so, hit Koiso Sushi in Kihei. Call to make your reservation now (they only have seating for 15).
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Maui tourists are either Wailea Beach folks or
Kaanapali Beach folks. Meaning they stick the beach where they stay at. Don't be that person. Both sides are amazing. If you hit any trails make sure you hit Wailea Beach Path and Kapalua Beach Path. Both paved. Both go along side water and resorts. Both marvelous. My wife and I would walk after a day of work and unwind. Haleakala. Must. Most go for sunset or sunrise. Who cares, go at an off time so traffic is better. It's basically Mars at 11000 feet. On top is the Maui Space Surveillance Complex. Huge telescopes. Fun stuff. My final job was driving up there everyday. Worth the drive. Ho'okipa Lookout. One of my favorite spots to chill and enjoy a cup of coffee. Sit up top and watch the waves and surfers. Nakalele Blowhole. Pretty damn cool. Be careful. Ha ha. If you've never been around a lot of sea wildlife you gotta do one snorkel boat trip. I prefer the bigger boats that also barbecue food for the trip. September is a better month for overall tourist numbers but one MAJOR drawback is it isn't whale season. Whale season is just hard to describe. Imagine sitting in your each chair and every few minutes you see a massive whale breach. It's epic. It never got old. Your gonna spend so much money remember to use food trucks. We would go to Kalama Park in Kihei, grab our favorite food truck food, sit in the grass and watch sunset. Remember eating dinner and watching sunset is a Maui activity and a must. Cafe O'lei lunch plates. Your welcome I miss that place. Shoots.
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bigbottom
Footballguy
I love the cheap food options (aside from Koiso Sushi) and the beach in Kihei. Always felt a bit more local in those parts.
Also, I don’t care how many times I’ve been to Hawaii and how cheesy it is, I will ALWAYS enjoy a good luau. We did a bunch of research and found a good one on Maui but that was probably 10 years ago. You may have some good suggestions.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Kihei beaches are always super busy. Kamaole I, II, and III are always packed and we never went. Charlie Young Beach in Kihei is nice. You want local feel go Big Beach. That always felt like tourists not welcome. Ha ha. Prolly my fav is Polo Beach. Nice parking. Showers. Love it. Ulua and Mokapu Beach share parking lot. Park. Walk towards beach. Left is Ulua and right is Mokapu. Both have showers and nice restrooms. GREAT beaches.
FiredMartz
Footballguy
Baby Beach is great !!
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I didn't have the goods to check it out. Ha ha
Drunken knight
Footballguy
we usually stay in kaanapali -> north. old list but i still like them:
Restaurants:
*Roy’s- Kaanapali
Aloha Mixed plate- Lahaina. Just re-opened. Great lunch spot
*ios- Lahaina
*pacific'o- Lahaina
Sea House- napili (another very good happy hour)
*Hula Grill- Kaanapali (good place for lunch and app’s around sunset)
*Leilani's on the beach- Kaanaplai
Duke’s- Kaanapali
*Mama’s fish House
Koa seaside
*Star Noodle-Just reopened
China Boat- Lahaina (Chinese)
maui tacos makes for a nice lunch as well
*sansei- Kapalua (great happy hour prices!!); one in kihei also
*Merriman’s- Kapalua
Pineapple Grill- Kapalua
Maui Brewing- Kahana
a lot of other great restaurants all over the island.
Activities:
Zip lining
Chocolate & champagne sunset cruise (scotch mist)- it’s on a small sailboat (holds about 20 instead of 80)
Scuba- there are some good sights near lanai. Hawaiian rafting adventures was very good. We’ve seen dolphins along the way…they let us get out and snorkel with them…also have seen whales on the ride over.
Snorkeling- you can go with a group (i used to like the catamaran booze cruises that had snorkeling). Some good spots if you just want to go on your own: Honolua Bay, black rock (this is near the Sheraton- always turtles, nice pool), and mile marker 14.
Kayaking
Haleakula- sunrise at the top of a large cater, then bike downhill for 7+miles……
Helicopter rides
The Road to Hana- it’s long!!! Nice waterfalls along the way. With a little hiking you can find some cascades (pools). There is not much in hana.
There is a winery on the island... not the best wine, but still fun.
Maui brewing Co.- decent food as well
renting jet skis
surf lessons (if you don't know how)
windsurfing
whale watching (when they are migrating)
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Waikiki beaches are both awesome and awful at the same time. Have to visit. I jumped off of both sides of the wall and took my picture with the Duke
Met a buddy there and ate at Momosan Waikiki = FN incredible. The Soft shell and yellowtail sashimi melted. Went down well with the sake. We both thought the bill was going to be $300 and it was $130. I would have been happy to pay $300.
Took my kids back there today so they could jump the wall and do some shopping.
While they did that a couple buddies and I walked to diamond head / lighthouse and then just a little further to the base, then swam behind all these insane houses on the beach wall.
Didn’t bother with nor am I interested in the peak.
Rented a Escalade to hit north beach and whatever is along the way.
Waimea Bay on the menu
This is paradise. The weather is never hot or cold.
Met a buddy there and ate at Momosan Waikiki = FN incredible. The Soft shell and yellowtail sashimi melted. Went down well with the sake. We both thought the bill was going to be $300 and it was $130. I would have been happy to pay $300.
Took my kids back there today so they could jump the wall and do some shopping.
While they did that a couple buddies and I walked to diamond head / lighthouse and then just a little further to the base, then swam behind all these insane houses on the beach wall.
Didn’t bother with nor am I interested in the peak.
Rented a Escalade to hit north beach and whatever is along the way.
Waimea Bay on the menu
This is paradise. The weather is never hot or cold.
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Footballguy
Oh, we did almost have our backpacks stolen at the pool at my buddy’s hotel.
Interesting convo with a homeless chick at the bus stop. Her front tooth wiggled it was so loose. She showed me her shank (a screwdriver) and asked me if I ever killed someone and who I was going to vote for.
I said “yes, and whom I’m voting for is personal”.
Interesting convo with a homeless chick at the bus stop. Her front tooth wiggled it was so loose. She showed me her shank (a screwdriver) and asked me if I ever killed someone and who I was going to vote for.
I said “yes, and whom I’m voting for is personal”.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
My wife was complaining it was too hot today. But this is all she’s ever known, so anything other than low-mid eighties with a gentle breeze is oppressive.
And below 70 degrees is
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
no, it's still hot. I think it was mid 80's. But it felt great with a breeze
FiredMartz
Footballguy
82 everyday....book it Dano
Dickies
Footballguy
Sounds like you're describing Honolua Bay. Best place to snorkel on Maui IMHO, but requires a bit of a swim to get out to the reef
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Footballguy
Did Pearl Harbor ($1) and the USS Bowfin ($21).
I made sure to read each name to myself, even the shared last names to show my respect in my own way.
Despite repeated warnings and reminders not to take pictures, be quiet, or to remove your hats, there were about a dozen folks who did not respect the instructions. It was satisfying to see them reprimanded.
USS Bowfin was the highlight of things to see, highly recommend.
I was not aware of the USS Arizona being a short bus ride away until I got back to the hotel and talked with a fellow WW2 enthusiast.
It’s kinda off how discombobulated some things here are. You would think a simple
Sign or more thorough directions would be posted considering how many people we saw confused and asking the workers where/what to do.
As a fast paced East coaster, I realize that I need to SLOW DOWN and not overthink so much. I asked a local where he would recommend that I go to buy a Hawaiian shirt for a luau we attended. I was worried about looking like 30 other people with the same ABC store bought shirt. The guy just said something along the lines of anywhere, just grab one that connects with you.
I realized right then and there that I was doing it all wrong and worried about all the wrong things.
I love it here.
ETA - Dukes = phenomenal service and atmosphere, food was aight.
I made sure to read each name to myself, even the shared last names to show my respect in my own way.
Despite repeated warnings and reminders not to take pictures, be quiet, or to remove your hats, there were about a dozen folks who did not respect the instructions. It was satisfying to see them reprimanded.
USS Bowfin was the highlight of things to see, highly recommend.
I was not aware of the USS Arizona being a short bus ride away until I got back to the hotel and talked with a fellow WW2 enthusiast.
It’s kinda off how discombobulated some things here are. You would think a simple
Sign or more thorough directions would be posted considering how many people we saw confused and asking the workers where/what to do.
As a fast paced East coaster, I realize that I need to SLOW DOWN and not overthink so much. I asked a local where he would recommend that I go to buy a Hawaiian shirt for a luau we attended. I was worried about looking like 30 other people with the same ABC store bought shirt. The guy just said something along the lines of anywhere, just grab one that connects with you.
I realized right then and there that I was doing it all wrong and worried about all the wrong things.
I love it here.
ETA - Dukes = phenomenal service and atmosphere, food was aight.
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Footballguy
@Terminalxylem
I’m sorry we ever banged heads in the past. I understand you better now having visited here.
I am extremely interested in retiring here (over West Virginia!), but have much to learn, both about the islands and being careful and respectful to the culture here.
Selfishly (another trait I need to correct,). It felt good to hear from a bus driver that said “there is hope for you”, when I told him what I learned from my visit to the Palace and Washington Place and how the Kingdom was stolen from them.
ETA - I talked with a 25 year resident who was our bartender, he said that the only bad part was that the health care was really bad. Just his take.
I’m sorry we ever banged heads in the past. I understand you better now having visited here.
I am extremely interested in retiring here (over West Virginia!), but have much to learn, both about the islands and being careful and respectful to the culture here.
Selfishly (another trait I need to correct,). It felt good to hear from a bus driver that said “there is hope for you”, when I told him what I learned from my visit to the Palace and Washington Place and how the Kingdom was stolen from them.
ETA - I talked with a 25 year resident who was our bartender, he said that the only bad part was that the health care was really bad. Just his take.
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The Gator
Footballguy
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
I get it. The vibe Hawaii is awesome. And each island is a bit different. The Big Isle is like being on the moon ... at least the west part of it. Maui is a jungle. Etc.
I've got a different take on retirement I guess. I see it as a great time of life to be transient. Retire to Hawaii for a few years and make some friends and do some new activities. But once island fever sets in, move to XYZ for a few years and meet new people and do new activities. Then move to another XYZ after a few years. And at the end of it all be near the best medical care. No reason to be locked down to one retirement location. Just sell the house and move to the next one.
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BLOCKED_PUNT
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Are you planning on or do you have time to go to the Aloha Stadium? They have a swap meet there. I got a Aloha/Hawaiian shirt for like $12 or $15. Way cheaper than ABC store or something. Might have a better selection too.
Swap Meet & Marketplace
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW….. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace will be open: Wednesday’s from 8:00am – 3:00pm Saturday’s from 8:00am – 3:00pm Sunday’s from 6:30am – 3:00pm What is going to happen to the Swap Meet now that the Stadium is closed? The Swap Meet & Marketplace will continue to...
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