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The non-haole's guide to Oahu.
Byodo-In Temple is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

1. Byodo-In Temple

8.9
47-200 Kahekili Hwy (Valley of the Temples Memorial Park), Kāne‘ohe, HI
Temple · Kahaluu · 51 tips and reviews
Maunalua Bay is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

2. Maunalua Bay

8.8
Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · 2 tips and reviews
Lana'i Lookout is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

3. Lana'i Lookout

9.3
Honolulu, HI
Scenic Lookout · 12 tips and reviews
Moena Cafe is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

4. Moena Cafe

8.2
7192 Kalanianaole Hwy Ste D101, Honolulu, HI
Café · 34 tips and reviews
Bubbies Home-made Ice Cream & Desserts is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

5. Bubbies Home-made Ice Cream & Desserts

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy #D103 (Koko Marina Shopping Center), Honolulu, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 40 tips and reviews
Lanikai Beach is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

6. Lanikai Beach

9.5
Mokulua Dr, Kailua, HI
Beach · 133 tips and reviews

KeyanaKeyana: My favorite beach. White sand and a beautiful view of the Mokuluas. Much less crowded than Kailua Beach and calmer surf than Kalama.

Shark's Cove is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

7. Shark's Cove

8.8
Kamehameha Hwy., Hale‘iwa, HI
Beach · North Shore · 61 tips and reviews
Bishop Museum is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

8. Bishop Museum

8.7
1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI
Museum · Kalihi - Palama · 48 tips and reviews
Liliha Bakery is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

9. Liliha Bakery

8.7
515 N Kuakini St (at Aipaako St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Lanakila · 182 tips and reviews

Christi L.Christi Liongson: Amazing cocopuffs. Try the chantilly, but you can't go wrong with any flavor!

Kualoa Ranch is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

10. Kualoa Ranch

9.0
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Ka‘a‘awa, HI
Farm · 63 tips and reviews

Christi L.Christi Liongson: I haven't done the ATV tour, but I heard it's nice. This area is gorgeous and on my dream wedding venue list.

Waimanalo Beach Park is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

11. Waimanalo Beach Park

9.0
41-741 Kalanianaole Highway (btw Aloiloi Street and Wailea Street), Waimānalo, HI
Beach · 44 tips and reviews
Makapu‘u Lighthouse is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

12. Makapu‘u Lighthouse

9.0
Makapuu Lighthouse Rd, Honolulu, HI
Lighthouse · 19 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly Mitchell, The Wine Siren™: Fantastic trail! Great for young & old. Breathtaking views of South & East shores from Sandy Beach to Waimanalo.Free parking, hike to Makapuu Lookouts to view whales. Don't leave valuables in car!

Lanikai Juice is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

13. Lanikai Juice

8.8
600 Kailua Rd (Kailua Shopping Center), Kailua, HI
Juice Bar · 35 tips and reviews
Koko Head Crater Trail is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

14. Koko Head Crater Trail

8.7
Honolulu, HI
Hiking Trail · Hawaii Kai · 83 tips and reviews

Regina M.Regina Marasigan Lopez: The ultimate stairmaster! I was sore for days, but definitely worth the view!

Valley of the Temples is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

15. Valley of the Temples

47-200 Kahekili Highway, Kāne‘ohe, HI
Cemetery · 13 tips and reviews

Brent W.Brent Watanabe: Get some fish food and the gift shop and feed the koi!

Waimea Bay is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

16. Waimea Bay

9.1
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa, HI
Beach · North Shore · 92 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Legendary surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau patrolled the waters at Waimea Bay starting in 1968. Not a single life was lost while he was on duty, sometimes braving waves over 30 feet tall.

The Pig and The Lady is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

17. The Pig and The Lady

9.2
83 N King St, Honolulu, HI
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 79 tips and reviews

Cherry E.Cherry Ekraksasilchai: Best of the best Vietnamese food in town with excellent service. This place is a hidden gem and popular for the locals.

Kailua Beach Park is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

18. Kailua Beach Park

9.4
450 Kawailoa Rd, Kailua, HI
Park · 115 tips and reviews

Karma D.Karma Dussault: Great family beach. Everyone is very friendly, great place to walk your dog, and awesome view of Chinaman's hat. The sand is so soft.

Leonard's Bakery is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

19. Leonard's Bakery

9.1
933 Kapahulu Ave (at Charles St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 304 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A must on the list of things to do for first time visitors or regulars, the best ‘donut’ in this world, it is malasades – a Portuguese sweet dough fried. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

Cromwell Beach is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

20. Cromwell Beach

7.7
Kulamanu Pl, Honolulu, HI
Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Elston G.Elston Garrison: There is no public parking, and this is a very rocky area underwater... You will not want to be barefoot. Not very crowded. This beach requires some extra effort to go to, but I'm glad I went.

Tamura's Wahiawa is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

21. Tamura's Wahiawa

8.4
440 Kilani Ave, Wahiawā, HI
Grocery Store · 6 tips and reviews

Brian Y.Brian Yamanaka: Went here for the awesome poké selection. Discovered a great wine selection!

Polynesian Cultural Center is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

22. Polynesian Cultural Center

7.7
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Lā‘ie, HI
Cultural Center · 138 tips and reviews

Erica S.Erica Swallow: If you're new to Polynesian culture, visit! I recommend the Ali'i Lu'au package, which includes general admission plus the luau dinner and Ha Breath of Life show for $88. Read more.

‘Iolani Palace is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

23. ‘Iolani Palace

8.5
364 S King St (near Richards), Honolulu, HI
Monument · Downtown Honolulu · 52 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: First built in 1879, the Palace was a symbol of promise for the Hawaiian Kingdom built by King David Kalakaua, it is now known as a national Historic Landmark for being the only Palace in the US.

Hanauma Beach is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

24. Hanauma Beach

9.3
100 Hanauma, Honolulu, HI
Beach · 19 tips and reviews

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: This beach is great! But definitely recommend coming early in the morning like around 6:30 that way you can avoid the massive crowd that comes in afterward

Chinaman's Hat - Scenic Viewpoint is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

25. Chinaman's Hat - Scenic Viewpoint

9.1
(Kualoa Beach Park), Kāne‘ohe, HI
Scenic Lookout · 21 tips and reviews

Edward C.Edward Calabaza: My favorite little piece of Oahu. If the tide is low, you can walk to the island & the beach on the other side. Otherwise kayak and say hi to the sea turtles that are sure to introduce themselves. :-)

Honolulu Kitchen is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

26. Honolulu Kitchen

8.9
94-861 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI
Chinese Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

@Nacron@Nacron: Home of the original fried Manapua

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

27. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

9.2
92-1185 Aliinui Dr (btwn Olani St. & Kamoana Pl.), Kapolei, HI
Resort · 147 tips and reviews

Liliana M.Liliana Miranda: Don't miss the "Aulani Starlit hui" great family show in the evening! Earlier in the evening "uncle" is by the firepit telling stories & playing his Ukulele

Tantalus Lookout is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

28. Tantalus Lookout

8.8
Round Top Dr., Honolulu, HI
Scenic Lookout · Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu · 25 tips and reviews

Kristina K.Kristina Keith: The roads are fun to drive on if you like twists and turns. (; The lookout points are incredible! Awesome views! (:

International Market Place is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

29. International Market Place

7.7
2330 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Shopping Mall · Waikiki · 96 tips and reviews

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: Loved how they preserved a huge banyan tree and built the mall around it

Ted's Bakery is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

30. Ted's Bakery

8.6
59-024 Kamehameha Hwy (at Oopuola St), Hale‘iwa, HI
Bakery · North Shore · 133 tips and reviews

Cheryl N.Cheryl Nguyen: The chocolate haupia pie is a MUST for newcomers. Silky smooth and perfectly sweet but not over the top

Shirokiya Japan Village Walk is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

31. Shirokiya Japan Village Walk

8.5
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste.1360 (Ala Moana Center Street Level 1, Ewa Wing), Honolulu, HI
Food Court · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 42 tips and reviews
Mānoa Falls is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

32. Mānoa Falls

8.5
Manoa Rd., Honolulu, HI
Waterfall · Manoa · 88 tips and reviews

Maegan R.Maegan Regala: Make sure to wear good hikingh shoes. Flip flops not recomended. It gets pretty muddy as you go higher and deeper in. But the waterfall at the end is amazing.

First Friday Gallery Walk is one of The non-haole's guide to Oahu..

33. First Friday Gallery Walk

ARTS at Marks Garage (at Hotel St), Honolulu, HI
Art Gallery · Downtown Honolulu · No tips or reviews