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Hawaii
October 2022 & November 2023 & March 2025
Restaurants & Cafes
Adela's Country Eatery
Foodland Any location — great poke
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
Honolulu Cookie Company Also great for gifts
Lam's Kitchen
Leonard's Bakery
Liliha Bakery Liked the diner feel at this location
Lin's Hawaiian Snacks Good to bring home as gifts
Shabuya
Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery
Waiahole Poi Factory
Waiola Shave Ice
Zippy's Casual chain, fast and affordable
Also worth trying (others' recs)
Ted's Bakery The Alley
On my list for next time
Da Bald Guy Helena's Hawaiian Food Kahuku Farms Nico's Pier 38 Ono Seafood Rainbow Drive-In Romy's Kahuku Prawns & Shrimp Hut Ry's Poke Shack
Sightseeing & Activities
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
Honolulu Museum of Art
Kayaking to Mokoli'i Island Rented a kayak here — fun climb once you land
Makiki Valley Loop Trail
Manoa Falls Beautiful and short hike
Shark's Cove Favorite spot for snorkeling
Also worth trying (others' recs)
Sans Souci Beach
On my list for next time
Bishop Museum Byodo-In Temple Hawaii State Art Museum Iolani Palace Kualoa Ranch Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail Mu-Ryang-Sa Korean Buddhist Temple Olomana Trail
Diana D. Liu