Honolulu
Hostel
Breakfast
I had an amazing breakfast at Waikiki Beachside Kitchen but they are no longer in business :(
Found the same meal at Zippys Restaurant Kapahulu.
Beach
Wake up early and head to Waikīkī Beach before the crowd around 7AM and you might even catch a rainbow.
Basic Shopping Needs
Head to Walmart or stop at one of the ABC stores that are around the city. If you need to stop at Walmart take the public transit. Highly recommend purchasing reef safe sunscreen.
Public Transit
The bus transit on the island is called TheBus.
Important note! Your baggage must fit on your lap or under the seat.
Cost: You can either do a single fare, day pass or a week pass. Make sure you have exact change.
Activities
Nightlife | Live Music
If you're in Hawaiʻi make sure to budget for one night out. Walk around, follow the crowd to see where others are going and keep your ears open for some music that you might enjoy.
Check out these places for live music.
Kahuku
Camping | Plantation Hale's
Escape the busy city and head to Malaekahana Beach Campground.
Learn from my mistake! Do not book a tent campsite too close to the shore or on sand as the tent might not hold up. The wind really picks up at night, the sand is not good to keep the tent pegs in. I had to ditch my tent and call one of the workers to book a couple nights in a Plantation Hale around 11PM.
I did not explore around Kahuku but you can easily walk over from the camp ground.
The few things I enjoyed: quiet beach, chicken/roosters running around and friendly campers.
North Shore
Food
Simply explore the local vendors and restaurants in the area. However if you want ahi poke go to the local groceries Malama Market Haleiwa.
Beach
No car no problem. Walk or take the local bus.
Something to keep in mind coming straight from Go North Shore site;
"The North Shore is home to some of the world's finest beaches and bays. During the winter months (October through April), the swells at world-famous surf spots Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and Sunset Beach reach 30 feet or more. That's when professional surfers and fans descend on Hale'iwa and the North Shore."
If you go in the winter months to the North Shore might not be the best place to swim. You might want to leave the swimming more South of the island.
Head out to Waimea Bay Beach Park and you might see Waimea Bay Beach Park you might see
Have fun :)
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