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1. Foster Botanical Garden
Fosters is that little jewel that you would never know about unless someone told you it was there. This used to be the most amazing place in the city for a quite getaway. Although over the years the place has been somewhat neglected by the city now…More »
2. Byodo-in Temple
One of my must stops every trip home!
The valley is amazingly beautiful.
I'll let the pictures do the talking.......
SEE DA PICTURES!!!!
3. Waimea Valley
This is a great place for a shutter bug, amateur ornithologist or horticulturist in training.
Back in the 60's and 70's the park stewards collected and fostered a botanical collection to rival any in the world. The plants and flowers were amazing.
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4. Waimanalo Beach Park
I saw you in my dreams
We were walking hand in hand
On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
We were playing in the sun
We were having so much fun
on a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
~IZ
I would like to think this is where Israel Kamakawiwo Ole' was standing when he…More »
5. USS Arizona Memorial
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-0561
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Museums
You can watch the History Channel all day and maybe learn something about WW2 history and the men that gave their lives for our country.
OR
You can visit the USS Arizona and FEEL something about history and the sacrifice those men made.
Whatever your…More »
6. North Shore Soap Factory
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8400
Categories:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply,
Accessories
Jerry and Deb make some amazing products in their small shop in the old Waialua sugar mill.
My travel mate went nuts over the kukui oil products. I stocked up on the handmade soaps and lip balms. The ginger lemon grass and cool mint are my…More »
7. Pupukea Gardens
The world's best salad dressing is made in Hawaii!
Hawaii's Special Inc, in Haleiwa started as a local lettuce farm way back when. Now they make a line of papaya seed dressings that can be purchased island wide or at the Pupukea Gardens HQ. It's…More »
8. Haleiwa Supermarket
A mom and pop store that stocks all kinds of island delights!
This is a great stop to load up the picnic basket on the way to Waimea. They have pre-marinated teriaki beef that is sliced super thin. It is the best on the island and perfect for a beach…More »
9. Anna Miller's
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 487-2421
Categories:
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
Pie.
Macadamia nut cream pie to be specific.
If Hawaii was ever referred to as Paradise it was done soon after consuming a slice of Anna Miller's pie.
The only reason this place has been open for over 30 years is because Kamonawanna'apieceofpie (the…More »
10. Malasadas
Damn those oil filled vats on wheels! I could hear the bell a mile away. The malasada truck would visit my Jr. High school parking lot twice a day *ring ring ring*. Is it any wonder that I didn't out weight the Samoan kids?
Be careful and get only…More »
11. Lei Day
Not to be missed, the Lei Day festival held in Queen Kapi'olani Park is an amazing collection of flowers and people.
Every year I would make leis from the flowers in our yard and enter them in our school's Lei Day competition held the last school…More »
12. Hawaiian Music
Neighbourhood: Moilili
I grew up listening to Makaha sons of Ni'ihau (Izs' early days) Loyal Garner, C&K, Danny "ALOOOOOOOOHA" Kaleikini, Danny Couch, and ugggghh yes Don Ho.
The all time best for me is the Makaha Sons' White Sandy Beach! A close second is their version…More »
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