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Restaurants & Eateries
  • Oahu Kosher (delivery) – Fresh dairy & meat meals (incl. Shabbos packages) delivered island-wide; order online or WhatsApp.
  • Jerusalem Kosher Deli – Classic shawarma/falafel counter near Waikiki; confirm current hours before heading out ([post 196 501]).

Groceries / Supermarkets / Meat Stores
  • Ala Moana Center Foodland – Mainstream supermarket with limited kosher staples five minutes from Chabad.
  • Walmart Supercenter (Keeaumoku St.) – Stock up on snacks/produce; huge coolers for freezing meals.

Shuls & Minyanim
  • Chabad of Hawaii – 410 Atkinson Dr. (ground level of Ala Moana Hotel). Daily shacharis ±8 AM, Mincha/Maariv at shkiah; full Shabbos meals with reservation. Bring photo ID to register on first visit.
  • Young Israel of Honolulu – Small weekday minyan near Kaimuki; call ahead for schedule.

Hotels & Lodging
  • Ala Moana Hotel – Next door to Chabad; some rooms still use electronic locks & motion lights – verify in advance or request staff escort ([posts 359 692/892 294]).
  • Hilton Hawaiian Village – 20 min walk; Rainbow Tower stairwells permanently lit and Shabbos-friendly ([post 1678 253]).
  • Royal Hawaiian (Luxury Collection) – Ground-floor Historic Wing avoids sensors; ±20 min walk along Kalākaua Ave. ([post 423 062]).
  • Hyatt Regency Waikiki – Guests report no stair sensors and easy beach access; 25 min walk to shul.
  • Hawaii Prince / Modern Honolulu – Offer “Chabad corporate” Shabbos rates and manual key options ([post 892 294]).

Things To Do / Attractions
  • Diamond Head Crater – 0.8-mile paved climb (45-60 min up) to WWII bunkers and panoramic views of Waikiki.
  • Manoa Falls Trail – Lush rainforest hike (1.6 mi RT); pack water shoes if you wade beneath the 150-ft falls.
  • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve – Snorkel reef fish/turtles; arrive 6:30 AM to snag parking and watch mandatory reef video.
  • Koko Head Railway Trail – 1 048 railroad-tie “stairs” straight up – brutal but epic sunrise; wear gloves and bring 1 L water.
  • Pearl Harbor – USS Arizona Memorial – Book free timed tickets (re-released 7 AM HST day-prior). Allow 2½ hr incl. film & boat ride; bag check $6.
  • Pali Lookout & H-3 Highway – Dramatic cliffs, wind-tunnel vistas, and engineering-marvel viaducts over the Koʻolau range.
  • Lanikai/Kailua Beach & Kayak Sandbar – Powder sand + turquoise water; rent kayaks to Nā Mokulua islets or Kaneʻohe Bay sandbar (Dan’s TR).
  • North Shore (Nov-Mar surf season) – Watch 20-ft sets at Banzai Pipeline, Sharks Cove tide-pool snorkel, Waimea Bay cliff-jump.
  • Polynesian Cultural Center – Afternoon village shows; nightly “HĀ – Breath of Life” fire-knife performance (no outside food allowed).

Trip Reports (“TR”)

Restaurant Reviews / Ratings
  • Oahu Kosher – “Fresh, plentiful Shabbos meals; saved our trip” – PBaruch (link)
  • Jerusalem Kosher Deli – “Great lunch; got 5 % off for mentioning DDF” – Yordai Dooma (link)

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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #160 on: December 26, 2015, 09:17:55 PM »
Is uber reliable on the island? We plan to be there for Friday and Shabbos and don't think it's worth renting a car.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #161 on: January 11, 2016, 09:59:53 AM »
Any updates on the best (nice) hotel for shabbos? preferably a SPG or Hyatt
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #162 on: January 11, 2016, 10:19:04 AM »
i can reserve online but they only have 2 tickets together at 230. might be cutting it close to shabbos. if they have 1 ticket @11 and 1 @12, do you think they would let us go together?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #163 on: April 07, 2016, 12:31:54 PM »
At HNL, between the IASS Hawaii Lounge and the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge, which is better/nicer for a family of four (two small kids) traveling on Hawaiian Airlines? I have free access to both.


Also, anyone know of a light-tackle fishing charter on west-side Oahu?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #164 on: April 07, 2016, 12:36:36 PM »


Quote from: sedge on April 07, 2016, 12:31:54 PM
At HNL, between the IASS Hawaii Lounge and the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge, which is better/nicer for a family of four (two small kids) traveling on Hawaiian Airlines? I have free access to both.
Don't know about the JAL lounge, but the IASS is kind of a joke.

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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #165 on: April 08, 2016, 12:29:24 AM »
Quote from: Joe4007 on April 07, 2016, 12:36:36 PM
Don't know about the JAL lounge, but the IASS is kind of a joke.

Thank you. The JAL lounge has much better reviews than the IASS.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #166 on: April 13, 2016, 12:58:01 AM »
I have a flight from Ogg-Ewr on ua that connects in hnl. First flight is Hawaiian from Ogg-hnl it arrives hnl at 8.45 and it's a 6 hr stop. Flight to Ewr is 245. Is that enough time to comfortably do Pearl Harbor (I have an 18 month old if that makes a difference)? And will Hawaiian be able to check my bags all the way through to Ewr?
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« Reply #167 on: April 13, 2016, 09:00:39 AM »
Quote from: Lamppost on April 13, 2016, 12:58:01 AM
I have a flight from Ogg-Ewr on ua that connects in hnl. First flight is Hawaiian from Ogg-hnl it arrives hnl at 8.45 and it's a 6 hr stop. Flight to Ewr is 245. Is that enough time to comfortably do Pearl Harbor (I have an 18 month old if that makes a difference)? And will Hawaiian be able to check my bags all the way through to Ewr?

It is pretty close to airport. you can spend as much or as little time as you want there. Definitely recommend going to the arizona
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #168 on: May 28, 2016, 11:31:34 PM »
In case anyone is interested, Outrigger Hotels is having a Memorial Day sale using the code INSPIRE and you can get a good deal on the Ala Moana in Honolulu (assuming you want to stay next door to Chabad).
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #169 on: August 10, 2016, 06:55:10 PM »
overnight stopover on Oahu, what is the one best activity to do?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #170 on: August 10, 2016, 07:12:47 PM »
Quote from: shulem92 on August 10, 2016, 06:55:10 PM
overnight stopover on Oahu, what is the one best activity to do?

I think most would agree that Pearl Harbor is a good place to visit if you have never been there before.  We spent an entire day at Pearl.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #171 on: August 10, 2016, 07:14:28 PM »
Quote from: PBaruch on August 10, 2016, 07:12:47 PM
I think most would agree that Pearl Harbor is a good place to visit if you have never been there before.  We spent an entire day at Pearl.
What r their hours? ( I noticed ppl saying u have to get there early) cuz I have a mid-afternoon to early morning stopover
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« Reply #172 on: August 10, 2016, 09:47:47 PM »
Quote from: shulem92 on August 10, 2016, 07:14:28 PM
What r their hours? ( I noticed ppl saying u have to get there early) cuz I have a mid-afternoon to early morning stopover

you can get there later if you reserve tickets for the arizona memorial. It's right near the airport
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #173 on: August 10, 2016, 09:49:49 PM »
Quote from: ushdadude on August 10, 2016, 09:47:47 PM
you can get there later if you reserve tickets for the arizona memorial. It's right near the airport
Thanx
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #174 on: August 11, 2016, 08:44:48 AM »
Anyone concerned about the current hepatitis a outbreak

http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepatitis-a-outbreak-2016/
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #175 on: August 11, 2016, 08:58:04 AM »
Quote from: shulem92 on August 10, 2016, 09:49:49 PM
Thanx

They do tickets 2 months in advance, 1 day before, and walk-up. The 2 month in advance go quickly, but I had luck on the day-before reservation. If you can't get anything, its unlikely you'd get walk up past 9am.
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« Reply #176 on: August 11, 2016, 10:59:56 AM »
Quote from: shaulyaakov on August 11, 2016, 08:58:04 AM
They do tickets 2 months in advance, 1 day before, and walk-up. The 2 month in advance go quickly, but I had luck on the day-before reservation. If you can't get anything, its unlikely you'd get walk up past 9am.
Thanx
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #177 on: August 19, 2016, 07:46:06 PM »
Can someone recommend a good safe SCUBA dive company for a group of 4 (who have never done it before)?
Looking to pay around $100 per person.
Are any of the companies on Groupon good?
Is Ocean Legends any good?

If we have not yet gone Snorkeling, are we better off doing that?

Thanks!

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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #178 on: August 20, 2016, 09:15:57 PM »
Quote from: Zalc on August 19, 2016, 07:46:06 PM
Can someone recommend a good safe SCUBA dive company for a group of 4 (who have never done it before)?
Looking to pay around $100 per person.
Are any of the companies on Groupon good?
Is Ocean Legends any good?

If we have not yet gone Snorkeling, are we better off doing that?

Thanks!

Jack's on the Big Island in Kona is highly recommended.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #179 on: August 21, 2016, 05:21:28 AM »
Quote from: PBaruch on August 20, 2016, 09:15:57 PM
Jack's on the Big Island in Kona is highly recommended.
What about on Oahu?

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