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Nov 4, 2024
4:46:13pm

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If you're interested in history, you should check out Punchbowl and Tantalus

Drive.

Oahu’s Only State and National Historic Road

Tantalus-Round Top Drive: Oahu’s Only State and National Historic Road Tantalus-Round Top Drive is an 8-mile, two-lane paved road that begins at the entrance to Punchbowl National Cemetery. The roadway climbs Tantalus Drive to an elevation of 1,800 feet and then descends along Round Top Drive. The...

https://tantalusoahu.com/about/national-historic-road/

Pali Lookout is also a pretty cool stop.

Nuuanu Pali Lookout | Oahu Hawaii

The Nuuanu Pali Lookout is one of the most scenic spots on Oahu and offers great views of the windward coast including Kailua and Kaneoha Bay.

https://www.hawaii-guide.com/oahu/sights/nuuanu_pali_lookout

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Going to O'ahu for the first time in a week. What are the must dos or skips?

ThirdStringStreamer

Nov 4, 4:33pm

The Diamond Head hike is short and nice.

Nov 4, 4:35pm

And shockingly dry

cosmette

Nov 4, 5:46pm

I'm here now--hiked Diamondhead today around mid-day and it is VERY dry. Still a

BaltoBYU

2:00am

It’s probably the same as when you were there a week ago

TCuz

Nov 4, 4:36pm

Waves should be getting big about now which is a bummer for snorkeling. I would

BYUheaven

Nov 4, 4:39pm

Leaving Oahu today. I can confirm waves are good and snorkeling is not. We

bob falfa

Nov 4, 4:43pm

Waves may be tamer on the North Shore these days.

rockhound

Nov 4, 4:48pm

No beaches? I just like going to the beaches on the north shore like Waimea,

Chefcurry

Nov 4, 4:39pm

don't do the helicopter tour save that for when you go to Kauai.

Mayor of Cougartown

Nov 4, 4:40pm

And the Big Island

Heinz57

Nov 4, 4:45pm

We like the Lanakai pillbox hike. Moderate difficulty with spectacular views.

maizecoug

Nov 4, 4:41pm

This is a fantastic short, moderate hike. Agreed!

BYUCLA

Nov 4, 5:01pm

Do PCC and pearl harbor

MaxxPower

Nov 4, 4:42pm

Going to my birth place

Heinz57

Nov 4, 4:44pm

We really liked PCC ...

Xenon

Nov 4, 4:45pm

If you're interested in history, you should check out Punchbowl and Tantalus

Nov 4, 4:46pm

Punchbowl and Pali Lookout are both great! Great views from both!

lbmango

Nov 4, 5:00pm

Waimea valley is a beautiful, easy walk and you can swim in the waterfall at end

Ben Swife

Nov 4, 4:47pm

We did Dolphin Watching cruise, which was a lot of fun.

Xenon

Nov 4, 4:48pm

how long ago was this. It's definitely illegal to get within 100 yards of dolphi

Mayor of Cougartown

Nov 4, 4:53pm

About 5 years ago....

Xenon

Nov 4, 4:58pm

yeah it's like 15 or 20 feet for sea turtles and can't touch em obviously.

Mayor of Cougartown

8:53am

In my experience sometimes curious dolphins, turtles and even seals

korihor

9:08am

Manoa falls hike. And don’t miss shark soup @ Hard Rock.

xgbs

Nov 4, 4:49pm

my kids liked, but didn’t love the PCC.

Johnny Vatos

Nov 4, 4:50pm

We loved the Manoa Falls hike. The falls itself is pretty average, but the hike

LifeLongLakerFan

Nov 4, 4:53pm

Hanauma Bay is a must do IMO but make sure you know the rules about getting in

Nov 4, 4:56pm

^^^^^THIS! Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay is incredible.

LiveY'r

Nov 4, 5:11pm

Best thing about Oahu is riding waves on the North Shore

korihor

Nov 4, 4:56pm

North Shore Food Trucks as well

Bonoman

Nov 4, 5:20pm

I’ve always been surprised how much my kids enjoy the PCC

cosmette

Nov 4, 5:49pm

RE: I’ve always been surprised how much my kids enjoy the PCC

cambo

Nov 4, 7:21pm

They also enjoy the Met and Smithsonian’s. And concerts. And football, soccer…

cosmette

Nov 4, 8:38pm

Skip PCC and Pearl Harbor

cambo

Nov 4, 4:59pm

We loved the Kualoa Ranch ATV tour. It was a highlight of our trip

BYUCLA

Nov 4, 4:59pm

Go eat ube pancakes at yogurstory

Nov 4, 5:08pm

I learned about Pali Lookout here on CB. Very cool scenic view spot.

Murray

Nov 4, 5:19pm

I would go here:

Nov 4, 5:55pm

Eat at Ted's Bakery on the North Shore. Driving up to it, you will wonder why

LifeLongLakerFan

10:30am

Portions!!!

Xenon

11:24am

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