Just wanted to see if anyone has any ideas of things to do and see and places to eat in Hawaii. Wife, 2 kids and I are going to be spending a week there coming labor day week

 

How old are the kids and what would ya like to do, activities wise and $$ wise

 

As far as places to eat, you definitely have to try Leonard's Bakery, L&L, Boston's pizza, and as much of the traditional dishes. Hanauma Bay if you like snorkeling. You can take the bus that goes around the island, you can go see the palace. There's really plenty things to do there. Where are you gonna be staying?

 

Which island are you going? did you rent a car? If not, I highly recommend to rent a car so you get to see more. I went to Oahu for the first time in my life at June and I had a great time in driving around. Each beach looks different including of color of ocean and sands. A tour book would help, you can also find local travel agency for discount activity. You don't have to bring many stuffs because local stores are not expensive- same price as here except with only 4% sale tax (i.e. I pick up many stuffs such as water, sunblock, wines, shirts at local ABC store, I also went to Walmart to shop to gifts).

 

If on Oahu, I suggest Cheeseburger in Paradise, Yardhouse (go early...GREAT food, and good bar at night..over 100 beers on tap), Ono Cheesesteak is a place that everyone seems to love, check out Ted's Bakery on the Northshore for breakfast and great pies, Sam Choy's, shrimp trucks (meals on wheels style, but parked all over the island), Roy's....

Those are my food suggestions...

For fun and for the kids, don't go to the zoo..the one here is tiny, and you probably have a better one near you. The aquarium is decent, there is a glow putt-putt in waikiki...do the Magic of Polynesia, your kids will really enjoy it...Dole plantation has Guinness book of records '08 worlds largest maze, and the Atlantis submarine ride. All things that you can enjoy as well. If you have the cash to spend, do the Polynesian culture center too...and see Ha, Breath of Life...I have really enjoyed watching that show and you'll get a lot of the "island" style entertainment from it.

 

just got back from oahu yesterday, make sure to visit the shrimp trunks (giovannis), zippy's, turtle beach, waimea bay, and the swap meet at aloha stadium

 

Geez I live here and can't think of anything but beach, ala moana, shrimp trucks, and Kuaina burgers.

 

Hike up Diamond Head, the view is great.

Boots n Kimo's in Kailua and get the Banana Pancakes w/ Macadamia Nut Sauce


Bubbies for some Mochi icecream



Just some of the places i like to go to when i'm at home

The different flavors of mochi icecream..mm!

 

I like Maui Mike's in Wahiawa. Pretty damn good chicken

 

Just came back from Waikiki. I'm not sure how old are your kids, but Diamond Head Crater Peak has one of the best views. Iolani Palace. Lots of tours to circle the island. Dole Plantation. Hanauma Bay for snorkeling. Byodo-In Temple. Tropical Farm Macadamia Nut Farm. Halona Blowhole. Pearl Harbor> USS Arizona, w/c is a free tour, Battleship Missouri and the submarine Bowfin you have to pay for.
Lots of shuttle buses to go around and take you to your hotel. Call Roberts Hawaii for shuttle buses from the airport to ypur hotel. 808 831 1555 for dispatch, and 808 539 9440 for reservations. For taxis call 808 841 2928. If you are renting a car, rent it at the airport. Mustang convertible is like $65 at the airport, and $240 plus around Waikiki. Also if you rent a car, parking overnight in the hotels are $20/night. International Marketplace in Waikiki for souvenirs. Kalakaua Avenue is beautiful at night. Our hotel is by Lewers St, so everything was walking distance to Kalakaua Ave.

Go to Germaine Luau. Talk to the hotel concierge. There's a lot of info on the Oahu Guide, and they are all over the island.

iPhone Maps and Yelps Apps for restaurants, FTW!! I didn't even use my GPS.

 

Thanks guy for the info. My kids are pretty young. 3 year old and 8 month old so anything would prob interest them. We are going to be staying on the main island and we did rent a car. Wife likes the site seeing stuff and me well I like the stuff. Anything else yall can think of please post.

Thanks

 

main island in which way? lol...main island would be Hawaii....but the main tourist island is Oahu...What city are you staying in would be an easier question lol...

 

you can also hike up Koko head in Hawaii Kai the view is awesome and you get a work out.
heres some pics...

 

shaved ice for sure...

 

My bad, will be staying in Oahu