Zippy's Kapahulu

Restaurant · Kapahulu

Dude, Zippy's is like their McDonalds, but has everything I want. I think they have a meal that's like fried chicken, fried fish, beef and Spam with rice T_T

Matsumoto Shave Ice

Ice cream shop · Haleiwa

I'm not a shaved ice girl, but this place is super popular

Ono Seafood

Seafood restaurant · Kapahulu

V unassuming place, but this was really good poke too

Marukame Udon Waikiki

Udon noodle restaurant · Kapahulu

I remember this being SUPER good. It's cafeteria style where you can get a bowl of udon + a bunch of tempuras, whatever's on display

Leonard's Bakery

Bakery · Kaimuki

They sell malasadas (Hawaiian donuts?). They were SO good. I loved the custard and haupia ones

Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

Seafood restaurant · Kahuku

This was really good, but you have to love butter and garlic lol

Kahuku Superette

Convenience store · Kahuku

I think this was my fave poke of the trip - it's just a supermarket, and you buy it by weight! We got it on the way to North Shore

Diamond Head

Volcano · Kaalawai

Probably the most touristy hike, but worth going to for the view?

North Shore

Honolulu

Drive up to the North Shore and watch surfers (or try it yourself, I was too chicken)

Manoa Falls

Waterfall · Manoa

More of a jungle/forest hike, super recommend! It's beautiful there.

We stayed at an Airbnb near this beach and it was awesome. Feels super quiet + private. We also did the Lanikai Pillbox Trail which is a great hike!