Heather & Dave’s Hawaii Guidebook
Our Favorite Local Ono Grinds
A list of some of our favorite places to eat here on the windward side. We tend to steer clear of chain restaurants, so if you're looking for "where the locals go", well these are for you. Enjoy!
Good food, great atmosphere in the heart of Kailua town.
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Maui Brewing Co. Kailua
573 Kailua RdGood food, great atmosphere in the heart of Kailua town.
Mexico Lindo
600 Kailua RdBest margaritas in town!
Be sure to hit the Windward Bar at Whole Foods. Yes, there's a bar with lots of local brews on tap...and did we mention the BBQ pork sandwiches!? Yum!
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdBe sure to hit the Windward Bar at Whole Foods. Yes, there's a bar with lots of local brews on tap...and did we mention the BBQ pork sandwiches!? Yum!
Lots of local brews on tap. Plenty of games to play as well.
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Lanikai Brewing Company - Tap & Barrel
167 Hamakua DrLots of local brews on tap. Plenty of games to play as well.
A great, eclectic place to sit back and have a bevy or two. Lots of local brews.
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Grace In Growlers
143 Hekili StA great, eclectic place to sit back and have a bevy or two. Lots of local brews.
A great place to grab lunch or dinner. Sit outside and watch the world go by in Kailua town.
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Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua RdA great place to grab lunch or dinner. Sit outside and watch the world go by in Kailua town.
Sit on the floor and eat with your hands! Best food around. BYOB. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
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Casablanca Restaurant
19 Hoolai StSit on the floor and eat with your hands! Best food around. BYOB. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Great dive bar with the BEST buffalo wings! Tell Michelle we sent ya!
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The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrGreat dive bar with the BEST buffalo wings! Tell Michelle we sent ya!
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae AveBig menu with live entertainment on the weekends.
Bowles Burritos
270 Kuulei RdGood grub (stuffed bomber burritos)! Full bar.
FROST Kailua
43 Oneawa StMany fro-yo options.....dole whip is my fave!
Hands down our favorite place to eat. You may even see us there! The chopped salad and tuscan chicken are to die for!
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Zia's Caffe
45-620 Kamehameha HwyHands down our favorite place to eat. You may even see us there! The chopped salad and tuscan chicken are to die for!
Tokoname
442 Uluniu StFresh, delicious sushi! Be sure to try the sake sampler.
Tucked into a rainforest setting, you will love the prime rib and fish specials here. There are no reservations so be sure to get there for an early dinner!
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Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku RdTucked into a rainforest setting, you will love the prime rib and fish specials here. There are no reservations so be sure to get there for an early dinner!
Neighborhoods
Kailua town is a quaint beach town with lots of places to eat, drink and shop.
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Kailua
Kailua town is a quaint beach town with lots of places to eat, drink and shop.
Beaches
Kailua Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii
#1 most beautiful beach in the US. Beware, parking is a bear and traffic can hold you back for more than 30 minutes. Best to visit early in the morning (think sunrise) or late in the day (sunset). Don't try to go on a weekend.
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Lanikai Beach
#1 most beautiful beach in the US. Beware, parking is a bear and traffic can hold you back for more than 30 minutes. Best to visit early in the morning (think sunrise) or late in the day (sunset). Don't try to go on a weekend.
One of the lesser known, more local kine beaches on the windward side. Gorgeous sandy beach with crystal clear water. True Hawaii gem!
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Bellows Field Beach Park
41-43 Kalanianaʻole HwyOne of the lesser known, more local kine beaches on the windward side. Gorgeous sandy beach with crystal clear water. True Hawaii gem!
Breweries
Kaka'ako is filled with local breweries (Aloha Brewing, Waikiki Brewing, Honolulu Beer Works, Hana Koa Brewing and Lokahi Brewing). There are painted murals on the walls of all of the buildings. Very eclectic, artsy vibe.
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Kaka'ako
Kaka'ako is filled with local breweries (Aloha Brewing, Waikiki Brewing, Honolulu Beer Works, Hana Koa Brewing and Lokahi Brewing). There are painted murals on the walls of all of the buildings. Very eclectic, artsy vibe.
Sightseeing
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial PlA must do. Period.
Haleiwa
Best little town on the North Shore.
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyBe sure to go early! It will get crowded.
Walk up and down Kalakaua Blvd and take in all the sights, shops and restaurants. Then cool off in the crystal blue waters of Waikiki Beach!
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Isibhede sase-Waikiki
Walk up and down Kalakaua Blvd and take in all the sights, shops and restaurants. Then cool off in the crystal blue waters of Waikiki Beach!
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
TheBus can get you where you want to go
http://www.thebus.org
Imikhuba namasiko
Take your shoes off before entering a home
No shoes in da hale! It's customary to remove your shoes before entering a home here in Hawaii. Leave da slippahs on da porch, but no take mo bettah ones when you go!
Ungaphuthelwa
Here's a short list of things to do on Oahu.
Feel free to ask us. We'll be happy to give you tourist advice!
Luau - Paradise Cove, Germaines best but Hale Koa (for military members) is cheapest; also a lot of traffic getting to Paradise Cove or Germaines on weekday. Chief's Luau is also good but can get a little risqué. Definitely for more mature audiences.
Halona Blowhole along Kalanaanaole Highway
Kaena point up past the North Shore
Diamond head
Hanauma bay - check days open and entry requirements.
Kayak rental
Chinamans hat
Mokapuu Lighthouse hike (easy, paved)
Waimea beach
Kualoa ranch ATV tour
Sea life park
Imishwana ewusizo
Aloha and Mahalo
Aloha is the greeting here in Hawaii
Mahalo means thank you