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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
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #261 on: November 07, 2018, 12:14:17 AM »
Have a 3:15 layover next week. Is that time at all to leave the airport? Not specifically looking to do something, rather to pass the time. Maybe get some Lepperts?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #262 on: November 07, 2018, 12:05:34 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on November 07, 2018, 12:14:17 AM
Have a 3:15 layover next week. Is that time at all to leave the airport? Not specifically looking to do something, rather to pass the time. Maybe get some Lepperts?
What time? During rush hour you will not want to go in to Waikiki on such a short layover.  Like driving in NYC on that stretch.
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« Reply #263 on: November 07, 2018, 12:28:35 PM »
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What time? During rush hour you will not want to go in to Waikiki on such a short layover.  Like driving in NYC on that stretch.

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« Reply #264 on: November 07, 2018, 01:18:35 PM »
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is Lepperts on uber eats?
maybe get oahu kosher delivered to you ?
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« Reply #265 on: November 07, 2018, 01:36:05 PM »
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is Lepperts on uber eats?
maybe get oahu kosher delivered to you ?

Not so desperate for food (I don't eat Lepperts anyways, although my companion does). Just trying to see if I can go do anything in town.
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« Reply #266 on: November 07, 2018, 03:35:24 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on November 07, 2018, 01:36:05 PM
Not so desperate for food (I don't eat Lepperts anyways, although my companion does). Just trying to see if I can go do anything in town.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #267 on: November 07, 2018, 06:03:41 PM »
Pearl Harbor?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #268 on: January 28, 2019, 04:21:04 PM »
Apparently this happened a year ago, but the Holiday Inn resort in Waikiki left the IHG brand. I stayed here with my CC free night a few years ago and it was pretty good. Shame that IHG is basically now unrepresented in HI, except for a HI Express in downtown HNL.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #269 on: January 29, 2019, 09:44:46 AM »
Quote from: shaulyaakov on January 28, 2019, 04:21:04 PM
Apparently this happened a year ago, but the Holiday Inn resort in Waikiki left the IHG brand. I stayed here with my CC free night a few years ago and it was pretty good. Shame that IHG is basically now unrepresented in HI, except for a HI Express in downtown HNL.
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ETA: Apearently the HI Express is in Waikiki but is further from the beach, and obviously, not as nice as the HI Resort was. They also opened an HI Express in Kona.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #270 on: February 14, 2019, 10:03:56 AM »
We have a 4 hour stopover in HNL. Any recommendations for what to do during that time?
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« Reply #271 on: February 14, 2019, 10:28:32 AM »
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We have a 4 hour stopover in HNL. Any recommendations for what to do during that time?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #272 on: February 20, 2019, 09:06:05 PM »
This sounds fascinating for WWII history buffs:

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"Experience an immersive two hour adventure that allows you to relive history as a Naval Aviator. You suit up in authentic WWII era flight gear, hop into the cockpit of an SNJ-5C for a one hour flight around O‘ahu. Fly over genuine battlefields with history in this unique return to WWII. This immersion into Naval Aviation will enhance even the most avid history enthusiast’s appreciation for this tumultuous period of the 20th Century."
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #273 on: April 09, 2019, 01:47:19 AM »
I just wanted to jump in and say that Oahu really surpassed my expectations, and is not a second-rate Hawaiian island at all! The mountains along the eastern and northwestern shores are incredible, and there are many more swimmable, empty beaches on Oahu than Maui or Kauai by far.(never been to BI).
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #274 on: April 09, 2019, 12:26:45 PM »
Quote from: Buruch on April 09, 2019, 01:47:19 AM
I just wanted to jump in and say that Oahu really surpassed my expectations, and is not a second-rate Hawaiian island at all! The mountains along the eastern and northwestern shores are incredible, and there are many more swimmable, empty beaches on Oahu than Maui or Kauai by far.(never been to BI).
That's actually really good to hear as I may be heading to Honolulu in December but I would arrive there on Sunday night and need to leave Tuesday night. I was torn since everyone says to leave Oahu but if I did that I would waste way too much of the short amount of time I had there. Any suggestions on hotel options using points?
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #275 on: April 10, 2019, 06:01:42 PM »
I used Wyndham Ilikai in Waikiki. It's ok nothing special. Studio with full kitchen, but $28 per day parking.
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« Reply #276 on: April 10, 2019, 06:05:00 PM »
Not sure if it was mentioned, but hnl airport has a really cool outdoor garden area past security.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #277 on: April 10, 2019, 06:50:05 PM »
Quote from: Buruch on April 09, 2019, 01:47:19 AM
I just wanted to jump in and say that Oahu really surpassed my expectations, and is not a second-rate Hawaiian island at all! The mountains along the eastern and northwestern shores are incredible, and there are many more swimmable, empty beaches on Oahu than Maui or Kauai by far.(never been to BI).
The problem with Oahu is that people get stuck in Waikiki and hate it. If you don't focus on Honolulu it's a great island, though I don't think it compares to the outer islands.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #278 on: April 11, 2019, 10:16:25 AM »
I think outside of Waikiki it does compare. Not a tier below.
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Re: Oahu, HI Master Thread
« Reply #279 on: April 11, 2019, 10:21:32 AM »
We stayed in Wakiki but drove around each day to different parts of the island.  While it may not compare to the other islands, there are plenty of beautiful beaches, rain forests and things to do on Oahu.

Just get Oahu reveals.
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