TOP 25 THINGS TO DO IN OAHU (We live here and done it all)
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
- If we had to tell our best friends what to do on their vacation to Oahu, these would be our suggestions. This is our top 25 things to do in Oahu, everything under $100. Many are simply free to do! Keep in mind, these are some of the best things to do on the island, but it's not ranked! We coudn't order them because we like them all so much! What are you planning to do the next time you are in Oahu? Aloha!
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What is your favirote spot in west Oahu
@@Sylou1006 It's a tie between Makua Beach or Ka'ena Point!
Just a note to all the people saying you are coming to visit. Please please please be respectful. Hawaii is a beautiful place but it is NOT your playground. This is home for a lot of amazing animals, plant life, and people and it is not cool to be disruptive or rude in the name of getting a photo or saying you've "done something." Give the animals space, you don't need to touch them to have an incredible experience.
Also know, that while there are so many beautiful things to see here, like anyplace, Hawaii isn't perfect. There are areas and times of day that are not safe. Do your research before doing an acitvity.
Educate yourself on the culture and history before you come here. Please do not perpetuate ignorance. Leave things better than you found them. Be kind. Enjoy your stay :)
The 1 thing that these lists always leave out is to enjoy the beauty but respect the history of the land and the people. Its your vacation but our home. Clean up after yourself, show aloha, and enjoy yourselves 🤙
YES!!! 💯💯💯!!! these videos should come with a disclaimer. certain places are NOT talked about a lot because they just SHOULDN’T be. and always, always, ALWAYS KNOW before you GO. “mermaid caves,” which by the way is NOT it’s REAL name, may look super cool for the “gram,” but it’s not necessarily safe. be AWARE of the changing of the tides. people have gotten stuck in there and needed rescuing, which puts our local fire department at risk when they have to go in and save them. some have even DIED. it’s not a playground. same goes for stairway to heaven and china walls. KNOW what you’re doing so you can go home safe and ALIVE.
(thanks for letting me jump on your comment, just wanted to share what i had to say where it would be seen the most.)
@@mrskphawaii People read words when you DO THIS TO THEM.
Awww christian not me randomly finding your comment hahaha FACTS tho
Respect the land? Why?
@@mrskphawaii -+4j
U guys showed places other tour companies and utubers never shone. Born and raised here never knew about some of these places u showed. Awesome thank you.
👍👍👍
Your videos are fun to watch but please be more responsible with your recommendations. Living here for a year doesn’t give you an accurate account of what locals know and see year after year of how dangerous some of these spots can be. Time it wrong with china walls, and you can fatally get slammed against these rocks. Same with mermaid caves, time it wrong with the tide and how fast it can come up, you can drown. Information like this is exactly why tourists come here, who don’t know better are injured or die at these and other spots. Just because it’s beautiful, doesn’t make it safe. Give warning when warnings are due.
Good one K Kai. Very irresponsible to advertise without warnings. The power and currents of the Hawaiian Sea cannot be underestimated. Living here all my life I almost lost my life a few times to it. I've witnessed many tourist getting slammed by Hawaiian waves. People lose their lives here every year to Hawaii's Mountains and Sea. Tragedies at China walls and on mountain trails often makes it to the news.
My thoughts exactly, even around the Stairway to Heaven... The off-road tracks often involve trekking through people's backyards / private property.
This is argument is filled with fallacy. These two are not responsible for safety. Any tourist can go skiing in Colorado or white water rafting in Arizona. That doesn't mean its safe. Streaming it, and recommending it, doesn't make you irresponsible. Also, hot take- 1 year is plenty of time to know a location's fun touristy things. I respect Local Hawaiians pride, but lets have some common sense here.
It has been 15 years since I lived on Oahu, so thank you for sharing these as I start planning my next trip back home!
This is my last day in Oahu and as a first time visitor I want to thank you so much for these videos. Traveling so far away (from North Carolina) took me way out of my comfort zone but your videos helped me planned and kept me excited more than nervous. It also helped me understand the island and where to go. Thank you so much!!
We appreciate you leaving this comment. We hope your trip to Oahu has been nothing but amazing. How awesome that you got out of your comfort zone, that is something we try to do as well. Glad the videos were helpful to you :)
what airport did you land in to go to Oahu?
Wow i love the way she narrates this vlog. I feel like she is reading me a fairytale books ♥️ Thanks guys for sharing!
Well, I guess I did a pretty good job then 😁 Mahalo for your lovely comment 🤙
@@DennyandNikki you sure did! My parents are taking my siblings and I to Hawaii for vacation soon and I was looking for the best things to do with my family! I found some great ideas! here they are :D
-go snorkeling at China Walls
-try out some surfing
-eat ice cream
-go to a bunch of beaches
- look for unique animals like turtles dolphins and whales
- paddle board
-go on a hike
what do ya think of them? :D
@@DennyandNikki I thought exactly the same! You should do a readaloud story books for kids. It was soo soothing and relaxing to listen to your voice during the video. Or maybe do a mediation video or something :D Thank you for this video!
What a calming and tranquil voice you have. Those spots looks amazing
I grew up in Waikiki and Aiea. I go back almost every year and watch your videos to remind myself that I haven’t missed anything. Thanks for all your videos and advice! I’ll be there in 3 weeks!
Thank you for all the advice..
Great video from a wonderful couple. Thank you both!
Awesome video! ♥️Į love Oahu,Honolulu♥️
Love the recommendations!
Awsome! We are after Oahu trip too. Amazing place!
Thank you for the info! Looking forward to more amazing content :)
Thank you for mentioning #20. So important for people to know Hawaiis History. Waiting to see a Surf Contest again with #12, and can't argue with #1. We have a taste of the Maldives and Bora Bora right there in Kaneohe! Great list!🤙
It definitely is! And we will soon be heading out to the sandbar again, it's the best way to spend the weekend :)
Enjoyed your vblogs! I love how she described with enthusiasm. Hope you guys stay forever. Appreciate recommendations, keep them coming.
Thank you so much! 😁
Y’all crack me up at the end. Thanks for the recommendations.
Ah this was so great! We’re looking at spending a few months in Hawaii and this just helped us heaps! You guys have great vibes. Thanks for your help 🙏🏼
Thank you! 😁 You guys will have a blast living in Hawaii. Enjoy planning your trip 🤙
I loved it. I can't wait to visit some of your suggestions .
My partner and I are moving to Oahu this July as teachers and your videos are getting us so excited for this new adventure in our life. Thank you!
Wow, that’s super exciting! Just reach out to us if you have any questions, Denny might be able to answer some teacher related questions. Mahalo! 🤙
Will definitely use these recommendations for our family trip to Oahu. We love botanical gardens, hiking and my husband will definitely love that big steak at that beautiful restaurant. What a lovely couple🤗💕
Thank you so much and we're glad our recommendations are helpful! You're going to love your trip to Oahu! Aloha :)
Thanks for sharing your favorite places in the island. Hope to visit them soon
Your welcome! Thanks for watching 🤙
This is so helpful I hardly saw any of these on travel guides. Thank you!
You should remove China Walls from the list. I rescue nearly 3 dozen people a week there. Multiple people a year die there from drowning. This is not a tourist attraction that should be advertised. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR PEOPLE THAT DON'T GO THERE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING.
Brian you’ve never been there and drive for Uber - get over it.
I live here sport and come to China Walls over 350 days a year. You drive a car around. Be careful what YOU think you know about this place. Not trying to hurt your feelings but, If you don't know who I am, you're not local to China Walls.
Best list I found on UA-cam and it kept my interest!
Great guide on some lesser known spots and good explanations on why you guys like them. Keep it up!
Thank you for your video. Makes our trip to Hawaii even more exciting
awesome video, just left Honolulu mostly diving, bookmarked for next trip!
Appreciate the great tips! Keep up the good work! 😎
Going next month and this helped so much for planning what to do while I’m there! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!
thank you for this guys! you are both such amazing and chill people💛
Thank you!! ☺️
Beautiful 😍 definitely not hiking anywhere but the other things to do is definitely on my list 🙏🏽
This is a great video. I've been there several times. I would recommend going on a guided tour at Hawaii's Plantation Village, hiking at Waimea Valley, watching the Magic of Polynesia Show in Waikiki, and eating at Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant and at Cinnamon's at the Ilikai.
Great recommendations!
your voices are so relaxing! Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you! 😁 Glad you like the video
Great to the point and funny
We lived in Hawaii 51 years ago. Married there during Vietnam War days we were blessed to live there 2 years. We have been back several times. You guys are great with the editing and music and every part. Thank you for bringing us a little part of paradise. We lived in Kailua. God bless. ......me and the lizards did not get along. Lol.
It’s amazing how people grow some type of connection to Hawaii 😁 It’s so beautiful, it just makes an impact on people. And my gosh, the lizards... they’re everywhere!
Great video! Thank you for the off the beautiful unbeaten path spots. Much better then the last video I watched :)
I lived here in 3 years and done maybe less than 10 of things on your list 😂 I really should appreciate and adventure this island more. Mahalo for the awesome video 🌺
Yes there is so much to do on Oahu!! Have fun exploring 🤙
Thank you so much for this list! You suggested many things that I hadn't heard anywhere else. Mahalo!
Best video I've found on this topic. Great job and thank you!
Mahalo!
Love the out take behind the scenes. One of a kind presentation 👍🏽
This is so helpful, thank you for sharing!!!
Glad it was helpful! 🤙
Great video!Will be there in a few weeks. Looking fwd to doing most of these
Have fun on your trip!😁
Wow, thank you for a great video!
Kuhio Park Terrace is a must see! #1 on top places to visit on Oahu.
I am samoan but im lucky to have family in Oahu and I see them every year and I can't wait to see them! Sure to do some of these out there with them.
Amazing! Let us know what you do and if you enjoyed it! Aloha!
Great video with great recommendations, thank you so much.
Thank you! Glad they're helpful!
Thanks for this great list! We're going next year and will have very little time, so this is super helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching 😀
love!!!!! yes! I can't wait to come!!! ;)
We’ve been dying to get to Oahu!! Those mermaid caves- Can’t even deal- wow!! 🤩
They are very beautiful! We hope you can get there soon!
Great "to do" list! My bucket list just got longer! Good job guys!
Thanks Chris! 🤙
This was a fantastically thorough video. Thanks you! Just what I was looking for
Excellent video guys! Went to Oahu in 2019 ! Can’t wait to get back! All the way from UK👍
Hawaii will be waiting on you! Thanks for watching :)
#24 wow very impressive
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It inspired my itinerary in Oahu. Also, when you go to the Waiole Poi Factory, make sure to ask for the "Sweet Lady." If you just ask for haupia ice cream, they will just give you plain ice cream...
Wow great video! I live here 10 years, didnt know much like you do!!
Thank you! And there is sooo much more to do! 🌴
You guys did a great job, good pronunciations & nice picks
That's a really good list!
Great View
Best video I have seen yet. Very informative and interesting. Thanks 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful videos guys!!!!!
New sub here and can I just say, Nikki your voice is BUTTA!!! So soothing.
Thank you for this beautiful list. Saving this video as my ultimate Oahu list. 💕
Thank you!!!! 😁 You make my day! 💛
denny’s bloopers were the best!!🙈🙈
My gf and I are going there next month. Thank you so much for this. We’re gonna try to do 13 out of the 25 of your recommendations.
Awesome! You guys are going to have such an amazing time!
as someone who lives in Hawaii, your tips were spot on! I really enjoyed your video
Thank you! As a resident you just get to know the island so much better. Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Amazing Tips. Thx.
Another great video! Hope to be there soon!
Hawaii will be waiting for you :)
Dope. Thanks for my itinerary!
You’re welcome!
wow you guys are fantastic. going on the 23, and you guys talked about almost all new things nobody else has talked about! my notes app on my phone is packed! thank you sooo much. :)
Yes, we have explored so much on Oahu! Have fun whenever you arrive. Aloha! 😁
We are going on the 28. Still trying to figure out what is the best way to get around 😩
Thx from Montreal.....you’re AWESOME!
Thanks for the good vibes! :)
Great review y’all!
Some of the views were amazing.
Thank you! :)
Found your channel a week ago and I’ve been binge watching your videos! Love all your content ☺️🌸 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Awesome! :) 🤙 glad you enjoy the videos!
Wow you guys just made me so excited to be here for the next 3 years😊Mahalo🌺
Enjoy your time on the island! You will love it 🌺
You guys are the cutest. Live here and you have done it justice!!! Great job and hope to meet you :)
I don’t usually enjoy videos like these ‘cause people often brutalize Hawaiian words, which I think is odd ‘cause Hawaiian and Spanish pronounce their vowels the same way...but anyway, LOL...another reason is a lot of people aren’t very respectful of our rules/traditions...and others give horrible and/or dangerous advice. But y’all did a wonderful job at all three of these points, and besides a few words, you both did really well and I particularly appreciated your use of the okina. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 😎
I was born and raised here and have lived here 44 of my 48 years, with those 4 years being spent in LA, Fresno, and then Oakland for graduate school. My family’s also been here since 1868, 3 years after our Civil War, so respecting the Native Hawaiian language and culture is really important to me, and it’s so wonderful to see how respectful you two are, and not just this video, I watched your Olomana and Kuli’ouou videos since they’re my #1 and #2 fav hikes, respectively. I know some people hear rumors that we hate all mainlanders, but that’s not true at all...whenever my friends have told me they want to move here, I just tell them, “be very considerate of others, and you’ll fit in perfectly”...and many of them have been here for over a decade and some stay here specifically for their kids ‘cause they feel safer here. Anyway, I’m glad y’all are enjoying your time here, and I love that you’re both exhibiting and spreading the Aloha Spirit!
PS - Since I love that you’re an interracial couple since they’re very common here, here are some interesting stats about our country. Only 2.8% of America is mixed race...with only Alaska 8.2% and Oklahoma 6.5% being above 5.0%. Even California, which many consider to be a very diverse state, isn’t close to 5.0%...having lived in Northern, Central, and Southern CA, what I saw were a lot of different demographics living w/in the same state borders, but still keeping to their own people...like Chinatown, Koreatown, Latino communities, etc. Which is why only 4.0% of CA is mixed race. But here? A whopping 24.2% of people here are mixed...or, as well colloquially call them...”Hapa”, which is the Hawaiian word for “half”, though it’s colloquially used to describe anyone with 2+ different races. While parents of mixed race kids on the mainland have to worry about them fitting in, or being bullied...in Hawai’i, the vast majority of people will tell you they being hapa, or mixed race, is desirable. I actually did a poll on my Facebook, which is comprised of family and friends (I know all of them personally) and I limited it to people currently living in Hawai’i...and 83% of them see being hapa as something to be proud of. Anyway, you can go onto the Census website and confirm my numbers. 😁 Hope you both have a wondrous weekend! Love and aloha from Kaimuki! 😁🤙🏽❤️☀️
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment! We really appreciate it. I did not know Hawaii had so many people of mixed race! And we always try to pronounce the words correctly, but sometimes, it just doesn’t sound right when we say it 😛 we’re very glad that you like our videos, and that our caring for the island, comes across in our videos as well. Mahalo for watching and interacting with us 🤙 😁
@@DennyandNikki A’ole pilikia! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that...yes, I subscribed, and I turned on my notifications. 😁🤙🏽
Hell yeah! 😎 Mahalo nui Sean!
I’ve been on a Hawaii UA-cam kick and this is one of my favorite videos so far, thank you! 🥰
Glad you like it! 😁
I have to say this video is the perfect complete guide where to go in Oahu!!! Thank you !!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Ahhh subjective… I wouldn’t recommend the walls n stairway to tourist… you only asking for trouble if you wanna know why
Loved all the tips, you guys did great! lol your bloopers remind me of when I record with my friends, it just makes the video creating process that much more fun! 😂 got yourself a new sub ✅
Thank you!! And that’s so true, it makes doing youtube a bit easier when you’re having fun filming 😛
Love this vid!!! What brand is your leather backpack? I’m in love with it!
Thank you! It’s from the american leather company 😁
Subbed, we are going to Kauai in 3 weeks for 8 days then going to Oahu for 6 days. Can't wait to see your Kauai videos
Sounds like you guys will have an awesome time on the islands! 🌴
I wish the algorithm showed this to me last week. I just came back from Hawaii yesterday. Still fun, but a lot of things on this list I didn't know about.
Perfect reason to visit the island again though!
We love, what you make :) We love this place to. See you
Thanks so much 😊
I love the video! Thank you for all the info. I plan to spend at least a few months with my newly wedded wife in Hawaii this winter.
Wow, that sounds amazing. You two will have such a great time in Hawaii. And congratulations!
Blackpoint pool is nice too and maunawili secret hike!
We will have to check those out!
Thank you, this is the best Oahu content on YT!
What a compliment! Thank you!
Hello from Brazil/Curitiba
Ya'll are so cute! Thank you for this great video! You have mentioned alot of things I have not seen anywhere else on You Tube :)
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Love the recommendations guys and the video as well !! Quick question when would be the best times to visit Kaneohe sand bar ?? Season wise
Thanks for watching! I would say the dry season (mostly June-October) is the best time to go for the best weather.
This video is getting me emotional 🥹❤️
Thanks guys we can wait to go to all those places can you please give us a recommendation ro where to stay is our first time we are going on December
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How do you do the Haiku stairs? I've been wanting to do it so bad! ...also Kayaking in Kailua, pillboxes, mermaid caves and Manoa Chocolate are all on my list for next month.
im gonna be the one surfing hopefully ill see u in a few years when i move there and we can enjoy some aloha time
Sounds good! 🤙
Love this video tysm! I'm also a street/arts/culture fan, so that hip neighborhood you ranked is exactly the kind of stuff I seek out for night-time/nightlife to balance out the daytime/daytrips. Waikiki seems too glitzy for me. Is it true that Chinatown is a new hotspot for urban nightlife?
Then you should definitely check out Kaka’ako! You will love it. We haven’t heard anything of Chinatown’s nightlife. So not sure about that one! 🤙
The best video os hawai
haha the bloopers part was funny
Y’all are too cute!!! Great video!!! 🤙🏿
Thank you!! 💛💛