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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 #240 on: July 09, 2018, 01:14:44 PM »
Quote from: mmgfarb on July 09, 2018, 01:13:35 PM
Any idea which hotels are Shabbos friendly?
Hilton is
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« Reply #241 on: July 09, 2018, 01:15:04 PM »
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« Reply #242 on: July 09, 2018, 01:16:03 PM »
I think someone had said that the Hyatt Regency is.
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« Reply #243 on: July 09, 2018, 01:23:55 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 01:16:03 PM
I think someone had said that the Hyatt Regency is.
Will look into it, thanks. Any ideas as to what to do on Friday?
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« Reply #244 on: July 09, 2018, 01:25:41 PM »
Quote from: mmgfarb on July 09, 2018, 01:23:55 PM
Will look into it, thanks. Any ideas as to what to do on Friday?
Go to OGG/LIH/KOA/ITO/MKK/LNY :D

Are there no flights back on M"S?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #245 on: July 09, 2018, 01:26:21 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 01:16:03 PM
I think someone had said that the Hyatt Regency is.
stayed there too. it is but also 15 minutes further
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« Reply #247 on: July 09, 2018, 01:36:34 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 01:25:41 PM
Go to OGG/LIH/KOA/ITO/MKK/LNY :D

Are there no flights back on M"S?
I'm going to KOA the rest of the week, there just aren't any KOA-HNL flights late enough on M"S or early enough on Sunday morning so I have to spend Shabbos in HNL. Unfortunate but I didn't see any other option.
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« Reply #248 on: July 09, 2018, 01:37:46 PM »
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I'm going to KOA the rest of the week, there just aren't any KOA-HNL flights late enough on M"S or early enough on Sunday morning so I have to spend Shabbos in HNL. Unfortunate but I didn't see any other option.
What about from any of the other airports mentioned above?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #249 on: July 09, 2018, 01:39:46 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 01:37:46 PM
What about from any of the other airports mentioned above?
I didn't even think to check. I already booked the KOA-HNL flight with AA and the change fee would be almost as much as the cost of the ticket 🤦‍♂️
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« Reply #250 on: July 09, 2018, 01:40:28 PM »
Quote from: mmgfarb on July 09, 2018, 01:39:46 PM
I didn't even think to check. I already booked the KOA-HNL flight with AA and the change fee would be almost as much as the cost of the ticket 🤦‍♂️
First check, then worry about what to do about change fees.
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« Reply #251 on: July 09, 2018, 01:40:42 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 01:40:28 PM
First check, then worry about what to do about change fees.
Lol, true.
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« Reply #252 on: July 09, 2018, 01:41:02 PM »
Quote from: mmgfarb on July 09, 2018, 01:36:34 PM
I'm going to KOA the rest of the week, there just aren't any KOA-HNL flights late enough on M"S or early enough on Sunday morning so I have to spend Shabbos in HNL. Unfortunate but I didn't see any other option.
i really enjoyed shabbos in hnl.
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« Reply #253 on: July 09, 2018, 01:55:15 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 01:37:46 PM
What about from any of the other airports mentioned above?
There are late enough flights out of OGG and LIH on M"S. I get into KOA on Monday at 2:15 PM, I could either fly directly from there to one of those Islands and spend Mon-Sat there and just fly to HNL on M"S, or I could stay on KOA until Friday, spend Shabbos on one of those islands, and then fly to HNL on M"S. I could also keep my itin the way it is now although that probably doesn't make the most sense. Any thoughts?
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« Reply #254 on: July 09, 2018, 03:55:59 PM »
Quote from: mmgfarb on July 09, 2018, 01:55:15 PM
There are late enough flights out of OGG and LIH on M"S. I get into KOA on Monday at 2:15 PM, I could either fly directly from there to one of those Islands and spend Mon-Sat there and just fly to HNL on M"S, or I could stay on KOA until Friday, spend Shabbos on one of those islands, and then fly to HNL on M"S. I could also keep my itin the way it is now although that probably doesn't make the most sense. Any thoughts?
Anyone?
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« Reply #255 on: July 09, 2018, 03:58:22 PM »
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Anyone?
Really depends on your interests. Should probably take this to https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=2098
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« Reply #256 on: July 09, 2018, 03:59:01 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2018, 03:58:22 PM
Really depends on your interests. Should probably take this to https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=2098
True, I guess I'll do that.
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« Reply #257 on: July 24, 2018, 06:17:54 PM »
Any recommendations for an airport hotel for one night in HNL?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #258 on: July 25, 2018, 10:55:25 PM »
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Any recommendations for an airport hotel for one night in HNL?
Why airport? How late are you landing? May as well see Waikiki.
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« Reply #259 on: July 25, 2018, 10:56:28 PM »
Quote from: shaulyaakov on July 25, 2018, 10:55:25 PM
Why airport? How late are you landing? May as well see Waikiki.
HNL, landing after 11 PM, taking off at 7 the next morning
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