Headed to Honolulu/O'ahu for the first time? This is a great 4 day itinerary for you highlighting great things to see, beautiful beaches, amazing eats, and hits the stuff I feel like all first timers should see. It's jam packed, so if it's too much, save some for your next visit! You'll be back.

Honolulu, HI, USA

O'ahu for First Timers

Explore this map, I made as the ultimate Hawaii guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information. 

I see all my Guide Maps as perpetual works in progress and will do my best to add to and update them as my knowledge expands.

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Hawaii Travel Guide

Get ready for an Oahu adventure like no other! 🌺 Dive into my guide and let's skip the boring touristy stuff. I've lived the Oahu life for five epic months, hanging out with locals who know all the cool spots. This island is more than just a postcard – it's a living, breathing paradise, and I've got the inside scoop. 

This guide comprises the following aspects: Top 10 Hiking Trails, Restaurant / Street Food recommendation, Hotel recommendations, Top activities (+getyourguide links), Hidden Gems, Example Itinerary (5 Days), Budget you need.

Full Guide on: Oahu (Hawaii) like a local!

My 1 week trip to Maui and Honolulu! For each activity, I will describe the experience, my recommendations/what I ordered, link menus, and denote the cost with dollar signs with $ being the cheapest and $$$$ being the most expensive. Each activity I experienced throughout the trip and further restaurant and bar recommendations are listed below!

The Ultimate Hawaii Trip for Great Food, Great Adventure, and Great Relaxation!

Helena's Hawaiian Food

The best spot close to Waikiki to grab some traditional Hawaiian food. Poi, Laulau, Kalua pig, Lomi Salmon and finish off with some Haupia.

Simple restaurant specializing in local classics such as kalua pork, lomi salmon, and ribs.

Hawaiian cuisine such as Kalua pork, Lomi salmon, and Laulau

Helena's Hawaiian Food

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