Hawaii Travel Guide - 13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Oahu

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One of the most spectacularly beautiful places on Earth. Known as the “Gathering Place,” join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, and what to eat on the incredible island of Oahu. Follow Me: Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattstraveltips/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattsTravelTips/ Thanks to Rhino Camera Gear: https://rhinocameragear.com/ Music by: https://www.epidemicsound.com Historic Pearl Harbor Footage Courtesy of Pond5.com FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Hotels: -Coconut Waikiki -Seaside Hawaiian Hostel -Waikiki Boutique Hostel Food: Below are some of my personal favorite places…all highly recommended, but I left off a few places…there is so much good food on Oahu. Best bet is to ask the locals…they know best:) ONE FANTASTIC RESTAURANT that didn’t make the video, but is absolutely delicious is Marukame Udon Noodles in Waikiki. I only didn’t include it, because it’s already so well known. Also Dat Cajun Guy in Hale’iwa is another excellent spot that didn’t make the video. Featured Places to Eat: -Leonard’s Bakery https://www.leonardshawaii.com/home/ -Helena’s Hawaiian Foods https://www.helenashawaiianfood.com/index.html -Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck http://giovannisshrimptruck.com/ -Kono’s http://www.konosnorthshore.com/ -The Pig & The Lady https://thepigandthelady.com/ -Diamond Head Market & Grill http://www.diamondheadmarket.com/ -Ahi Assassins https://www.ahiassassins.com/ -Ono Seafood (No website that I could find. Open 9AM-6PM, Closed Sunday & Monday) -Maguro Bros. (No website that I could find. Open 9AM-3PM, Closed Sunday) -Matsumoto’s Shave Ice http://matsumotoshaveice.com/ -Kokonuts Shave Ice http://kokomarinacenter.com/merchant/KokonutsShaveIceSnacks -Waiola Shave Ice http://www.waiolashaveice.com/ BEACHES:-Waimanalo Bay (Windward Side) -Lanikai Beach (Windward Side) -Kahana Bay Beach Park (Windward Side) -Waimea Bay (North Shore) -Sunset Beach (North Shore) -Makapu’u Beach (Southeastern Oahu) -Ala Moana Beach (Honolulu) -Waikiki (Honolulu) -Halona Beach (Near the Halona Blowhole) -Haunama Bay (Southeastern Oahu) THINGS TO DO: -Aloha Stadium Swap Meet (Hours: Sun 6:30AM-3PM, Wed&Sat 8AM-3PM) http://alohastadiumswapmeet.net/content/home.aspx -Haunama Bay https://hanaumabaystatepark.com/ -Scuba Diving (Reef Pirates Diving) http://www.reefpirates.com/ -Go on a Hike (Hikes Featured: Diamond Head Crater Hike, Makapu’u Lighthouse Point Hike, Lanikai Pill Box Hike, Koko Head Crater Railway Trail) -Halona Blowhole https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/attractions/halona-blowhole-beach-cove/ -Waimea Valley & Falls https://www.waimeavalley.net/ -Rent a Car and Explore the Islands Don’t Miss: Kailua (Especially the Farmer’s Market outside Whole Foods every Thursday evening) Kāneʻohe (Especially the Botanical Gardens and the Valley of the Temples Kualoa Ranch https://www.kualoa.com/ Kayaking out to Mokili’i Island Kahuku Land Farms (ESPECIALLY THEIR PAPAYA) Hale’iwa Chinatown -Lastly…explore Waikiki NOT MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: The Bishop Museum is a very cool museum in Honolulu MY EQUIPMENT: Camera: Panasonic GH5 (w/ Metabones Speedbooster adapter, and an XLR shoe mount for my lav mic) Lenses: Panasonic Lumix 12-35 2.8, Panasonic Lumix 35-100 2.8, Sigma Art Lens 18-35 1.8 Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane 2 Drone: DJI Mavic Pro Camera Slider: Rhino ROV Pro