r/Oahu

As someone who has never lived there I never really thought about it till now. When you're on vacation you're in a different mindset and not really thinking about it. I could imagine after a while that you get tired of crowds, tourists being disrespectful, dumb, or bringing whatever bad vibes from the mainland. Hopefully it's not that unbearable though and your mind doesn't give it too much thought.

Aloha! Born and raised in Oahu. Ironically, I got into fishing AFTER I moved away. I’ll be coming home soon, so I’d like to get some whipping and dunking in.

I’m used to the spots around Ewa/Barber’s Point, but I want to go outside the norm on this trip. (I’ve had enough trips to West Loch haha.) Maybe try somewhere that I’d be able to wade out and target papio, o’io, lai, etc.

Any recommendations? I don’t have much to offer, but I’m happy to trade info.

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I don't know if locals like Rainbow Drive In, Ted's, Garlic Shrimp Truck, Poi Factory, Mastumotos, or any place thats filled with tourists. Im just curious if they think its just as delicious or think tourists have bad taste.

Hey I'm a transplant, and you know sometimes I've had questions about getting cars registered and stuff. How long has the DMV had their primary number ( (808) 768-9100 ) be AI, and like was there any discussion of that?

It's super annoying how it can't contact a human if it can't help you (which for me has been always), and the only way to talk to a person is the complaints line.

Why are the beachfront houses in Kahala look abandoned and not well kept? I think I read something about it or someone told me about these houses but I forget. Can anyone share some insight on why some of these houses are just sitting there with no one living in them?

Hi there!
I live in Canada (BC) and my parents are coming one last time to visit me from France in June, as they're too old (and have health issues) to travel now. To make that last visit extra special, I decided to take them to O'ahu for one week one the second week of June. O'ahu was preferred as it's reassuring for them to know that there's a big hospital if needed.
I've been saving for three years to be able to offer them that trip, so I don't want to mess up. We'll be staying in Kahuku as it's less busy, and I'll be renting a car for their comfort. I've been to Maui with them three years ago and we had a blast, those are memories I'll never forget. It's hard to see your parents age (they're now close to 80) and being an expat it's even harder to be able to see them only twice a year (which I'm very grateful for, some people can't take the time off at work).
Anyways, as mentioned they're not super healthy but can still walk but won't be able to do crazy hikes. My dad enjoyed snorkeling a lot in Maui (especially when a turtle swam very close to him, he looked amazed and excited like a kid).
I was wondering if you would have any suggestions about visits/activities that you would recommend. I wish I could afford to take them on crazy tours but my budget is limited. My dad wants to g to Pearl Harbor, I want to take them to Hanauma Bay, and other cool spots, but don't want to stay in Honolulu that much to be honest. They're also not huge fans of big cities, so outside the city is preferred.
Would the hike to Diamond Head be to hard for seniors? They do walk on a daily basis at home, but mostly on flat surfaces.
Would you recommend to visit the Dole plantation?
They are lots of things to see, but also a lot of expensive touristy activities packed with people that we could probably avoid.
Let me know how to make the best out of that trip!
Thank you

I guess it depends which resort. I don't know if most are designed to keep locals out. If you can just park walk to a resort , and hang out at their beach front that doesn't sound too bad.