My family is headed to Hawaii again soon. Are there any things on the big island or Oahu that must be done? We spent a few days on Oahu a while back, so we've already visited the Arizona.
Mike_Rupp said:I wasn't able to get a 4x4 on the big island, so I'll have to assess things once I'm there. I did get a 4dr Jeep on Oahu.
Naked Hippies? LOL Sounds like Maui and Kauai. They seem to be everywhere.
I beg to differ. For someone who's never been to Hawaii, Oahu is a great first island to visit.
Even Waikiki - the beach is great for someone not exposed to big surf but willing to learn. Diamond Head is close by, the channels are great to rent a canoe or kayak
Going to Paia in Feb for 8 or 9 days.
On the way last time, we listened to the audio tape and stopped a few times to check out some pools, etc. We had lunch in Hana and then did the seven pools. That's about it.
We did sunrise at Haleakala and I hiked with my kid on my back.
As far as the south side, I never made it past hana. I did drive south on Makena Rd to the end with the lava fields.
On a few short trips to Oahu that was what I felt.If you want a capitalism-inspired, pre-packaged, mainland-stereotype version of Hawaii, then by all means go to Oahu.
On the Big Island, drive to the top of Mauna Kea in the afternoon and stay until it's dark (bundle up because it gets cold in a hurry after the sun sets.) The sunset, cloudscape and stargazing from up there are all pretty spectacular, and you'll feel like you are in a science fiction movie surrounded by all those giant observatories that come alive as the skies get dark. A 4x4 is recommended - or required? Can't remember for sure - as the dirt road gets very steep near the summit.