Zippy's Kapahulu
Hawaiian restaurant · Kapahulu
Dude, Zippy's is like their McDonalds, but has everything I want. I think they have a meal that's like fried chicken, fried fish, beef and Spam with rice T_T
Matsumoto Shave Ice
Ice cream shop · Haleiwa
I'm not a shaved ice girl, but this place is super popular
Marukame Udon Waikiki
Udon noodle restaurant · Kapahulu
I remember this being SUPER good. It's cafeteria style where you can get a bowl of udon + a bunch of tempuras, whatever's on display
Leonard's Bakery
Bakery · Kaimuki
They sell malasadas (Hawaiian donuts?). They were SO good. I loved the custard and haupia ones
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
Seafood restaurant · Kahuku
This was really good, but you have to love butter and garlic lol
Kahuku Superette
Convenience store · Kahuku
I think this was my fave poke of the trip - it's just a supermarket, and you buy it by weight! We got it on the way to North Shore
North Shore
Honolulu
Drive up to the North Shore and watch surfers (or try it yourself, I was too chicken)
Lanikai Beach
Beach · Kailua
We stayed at an Airbnb near this beach and it was awesome. Feels super quiet + private. We also did the Lanikai Pillbox Trail which is a great hike!