Aside from the International Marketplace, ABC Stores are convenient but a bit pricey.

If you don’t plan to travel outside Waikiki to shop, I recommend the International Marketplace on Kalakaua avenue. It’s on the side of the avenue opposite Waikiki beach, hard to miss.

Are you going alone or with family/friends? I think a lot of tourists get a ride or even a trolley out to Waikele Center to shop there, better prices and it’s a nice getaway from Waikiki, about 20-30 minutes. I work near there and go to lunch at Waikele sometimes, and always see a lot of the tourists shopping. There are many premium outlets there as well. Ask your hotel how to get there or you could pool with your friends and take a taxi there!

On weekends and Wednesdays there’s a large flea market at Aloha Stadium… it’s even cheaper than Waikele but limited by schedule.

Happy shopping!

None of above if you want real night life.
Join USMC and ask to train on East Coast.
Visit one little island reserved just for you.
Fleets and other nice island depots await.

Go to Waikiki.ALOHA………….

I have never been to Maui before, but i have heard that it pretty dead at night. I mean Maui has beautiful scenery, but if you want to party and enjoy nightlife, then your best choice is Honolulu. I have been to Big Island and it’s pretty boring at night also. Oahu is a tourist center and your best choice for nightlife.

after all they are all islands. If you’re looking for a nightlife then better head off to Bangkok then on to Phuket (beach life). I can guarantee that you’ll have a blast.

Hawaii is more of relaxing atmostphere.

happy traveling

1. Walk the length of Waiki beach from Hilton Hawaiian Village to the Natatorium.
2. Have a picnic in the park at the end of kalakawa
3. Eat at Chuck’s steak house above Dukes on the beach.
4. Go swimming on the beach near hilton hawaiian villiage as the sun comes up and them go to breakfast at the village.
5. Go watch the waves and body boarders and surfers as well as sea life at the end of majic island near alomoan park. Also watch the plaes taking off.
6. Walk tantalis drive (drive of you must)
7. Walk around the waialia at the back of Waikiki.
8. Go eat at Mos burger on the strip in waikiki.
9. Go watch a move at the waikiki theater.. great place and never crowded.
10. Go eat at skoozies at Victoria Wards shopping center.
many others fun things to do…

Everything is fun to do when you are in Hawaii!!

I went to Maui a few years ago and asked the concierge at my hotel where I should go for nightlife…….his answer?……..Oahu.

So to answer your question, if you are looking for nightlife, you should head to Waikiki but be warned, you aren’t going to find too many places that will let a 20 year old in (as you must be 21 to be in a bar). Your best bet would be to Pipeline cafe which is located just on the outskirts of Waikiki in Kakaako which allows under age people into the bar when accompanied by a person of legal age until a certain time.

Hope this helps you…..have a great trip!

Check my list of favorites

the other two lists are really good and i would agree with most of what they said - Polynesian cultural center is amazing - especially their luau and night show. i would also reccomend shopping at the International marketplace. North shore area stop at Matasumotos for shave ice.

My personal top 10 in no particular order:
1) Pearl Harbor Memorial: USS Arizona, USS Missouri, SSN Bowfin
2) Chai’s Island Bistro (dining & watching the Cazimero Brothers performance)
3) Polynesian Cultural Center
4) Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
5) Golf and dinner at Turtle Bay Resort
6) Surfing (in your case, surfing lessons at Waikiki Beach)
7) Local eats at O’no Hawaiian Food or the Poi Bowl Drive and town-hop along the north shore, stop at small towns: Hale’iwa, Waimea Falls Park, and Kahuku
9) Snorkle in Hanauma Bay
10) Ox Tail Soup at Roy’s, eat a dozen malasada’s, learn pidgin english

WOW, that is fantastic.

Boat Parties, and Luaus. That’s a good start.
Snorkeling, Swimming
Submarine ride
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor cruise
Hike up Diamond Head
Drive to the Polynesian Cultural Center
Drive to the North Beach, where the famous waves come in.

The Honolulu Zoo is awesome. It’s a short walk from Waikiki

smoke pakalolo

Checkout the attached webpage for a ton of things to do Good Luck and Have Fun!!

Go on a North Shore Adventure or Hawaii Pub Crawl. Check out

do you like a little adventure? you could try an adventure tour or take some real surfing lessons. how about a tour of the Lost filming sights (if you’re a fan of that show) I’ve listed some links

i just went to oahu and kauai for the first time in june… they were both amazing! here are some great things to do…
Oahu:
-Waikiki Beach(surfing)
-Pearl Harbor(beautiful
-Swap Meet(we went on a sunday… GREAT DEALS)
-find a side-of-the-road place to eat… they are always the best!
-kahuku shrimp shack!

Kauai:
-snorkeling on basically any beach is great
-napali coast boat tour (highlight of the trip!)
-JoJo’s shaved ice
-Scotti’s in Kapa’a(to DIE for!!! - the food and the view)

All the friends who came to visit me when I lived on Oahu said their favorite part was when we just drove around the island: around the eastern tip of the island, up the Windward Side, down the North Shore, and back to Honolulu.

My favorite spot to stop was the Valley of the Temples: Byodo-In, just north of Kaneohe. I understand the original (this one’s a replica) in Japan is surrounded by city. There’s actually a residential neighborhood right behind the temple, in front of the Pali (cliffs), but I had no idea for years–until I looked at a map!

There’s a nominal charge to enter and wander. Ring the huge bell to the side to prepare your spirit to enter the temple and see the huge statue of Buddha.

Leave the feral peacocks alone.

If you want to go to the beach, go on the Waimanalo/Kailua side. If you must sunburn with the masses on Waikiki beach, walk towards Diamond Head, past the Zoo, past the Aquarium, past the Natatorium, and unfurl your tatami mat on tiny San Souci or Kaimana Beach.

Never been to Oahu, but on Kauai, I would highly recommend taking a helicopter ride - you can get a great view from the air and the scenery is breathtaking! I would also suggest a catamaran/snorkeling trip. If you have access to a car, drive to Waimea Canyon - there is some great hiking and it is absolutely gorgeous. Well worth the trip!