15 Dumb MISTAKES Tourists Make in Oahu

[@fobbdeep888]

9.5: not talking to the locals! We've had some amazing times speaking to the aunties and uncles we meet on the trails, at Windward mall, love hearing their stories

[@Jaycation]

Yesss locals r great to talk and hang with!

[@yvonneacosta2539]

Thank you for giving us a heads up on Oahu. One superstition I've heard about is re: not taking rocks or some type of black sand from the island because if you do bad luck will follow you.

[@Jaycation]

Yup ive heard that as well!

[@latruce]

I did something similar.. didn’t take the rocks but disrupted it heavily, threw them around. I was 9. Then had diarrhea the rest of the trip

[@keithfreitas2983]

Not a superstition. People return lava rocks all the time to the Rangers saying that they recieved bad luck. Even the pork at midnight over the Pali.

[@yvonneacosta2539]

@@keithfreitas2983 I've heard about that too. Reminds me of the Brady Bunch episode with the idol Bobby found.

[@michaelm.1807]

😊 yuuuppp. I remember that superstition from the Brady Bunch episodes 😊

[@latruce]

Another one is “Don’t mess with the Duke statue” I’ve seen so many people climb and steal leis from Duke. Smh

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

Another pet peeve from a local - do NOT touch Monk Seals and Turtles! I watched a tourist woman approach a giant, large slumbering Monk Seal and started to get really close to it at a beach and the locals were yelling at her. The seal lunged at her and almost attacked her...very stupid!! Also, keep your hands off turtles, it's illegal to handle them unless you are part of a research team or have a permit!

[@MokuleiaVibes]

Do not HONK!! Unless it’s to avert a life threatening situation!!

[@Jaycation]

Ive heard of this

[@Jimbodean40]

It's like that in Japan. So much better and peaceful driving around. Really nice!

[@DonJ1973]

Always love seeing you hang with Amanda and Felix. Thanks for the tips. Actually when I went to Honolulu in 2021, I did visit a McDonald’s. But they did have unique items catered to Hawai’i like Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice or Spam and rice. So I kept away from stuff I could get in Southern California. 😎

[@Sanbernardinogardening]

One more dumb mistake my fam made caused us to have to pay for a $500 "Taxi" trip. Make sure to plan transportation! We joined a fire dance lesson excursion near the Polynesian center at 6pm on a Thursday, and there were NO Taxis and NO ubers available to drive us back to Waikiki. We begged a local on the road to drive us back but he charged us $500 for the hour drive home. I'm thankful he took us back, riding in the back of his pickup truck (6 of us, with 2 children under 3).

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

If you're going to off-the-beaten path places or places not on a public transportation bus route, best thing to do is to rent a car for peace of mind. That local guy was not showing Aloha by charging $500, what a scam!

[@TheHollycopter]

It's not DUMB to go to McDonalds to get items that aren't found on the mainland! Definitely agree not to go there to get regular food, but we always go to McDonalds in different countries to get the unique items.

[@BeerOverIP]

@@TheHollycopter I agree, tip number 3 is misleading. Did you know McDonald’s in Hawaii is the only McDonald’s in America that deep fries their apple pie? The mainland McDonald’s bakes it and it is not as good. The local platter with a fruit punch is something you can not get in the mainland McDonald’s. If you travel elsewhere, McDonald’s in Japan’s shrimp burger is awesome with a blue Hawaii soda. Taiwan’s McDonald’s has awesome spicy fried chicken and corn soup.

[@TheHollycopter]

@@BeerOverIP We had the shrimp burger in Japan and literally think about it all the time! So so good.

[@ks123xyz]

@@BeerOverIP hey, I am here in Waikiki right now, do you know where I can get the fruit platter? Can’t find it at Mc Donalds

[@BeerOverIP]

@@ks123xyz Sorry for the confusion. It’s a local platter, and it’s a breakfast item.

[@JAM3Hall]

Great tips Jay, my daughter lives there on the Island and I see many of these things happen when I visit! You mentioned TSA, put all those large bottles of sunscreens and other creams, pastes, lotions, aerosols and gels into your checked bags. It is still a requirement for liquids to be 3.4oz (100ml) or smaller and fit into one quart-size bag per person for carry-on. Oh and remember that when buying souvenirs to take home. Jams, jellies and other spreadable, squeezable, squishable items are considered liquids, as well as large snow-globes and will need to be wrapped well and put into your checked bags. I'm a retired TSA officer and I absolutely hated throwing away items people brought to the airport without understanding the rules in place when flying!

[@ks123xyz]

thank you so much for this information, is it ok to bring coffee from Hawaii?

[@JAM3Hall]

@@ks123xyz Yes as long as it's not liquid, beans and ground is fine in any amount.

[@anlicsceadu]

Thank you for the great video! We're gearing up for our first Trip to Hawaii next week, so I've been watching your videos and taking notes. I couldn't help but laugh though, because of your tip to avoid the major food chains. We've lived in Japan for over 2 years now. The first thing I looked up when I found out we're going, is the nearest Chick-fil-a. Lol. I want to do local food too, but I have to get my fix while I can!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Jaycation, Amanda, and Felix for your tips so tourist can respect the land, and at the same time, make sure they have a fun and safe trip here. As for Hawaiian superstitions, one of them was not sleeping with our feet facing out the door. The Hawaiian spirits could drag you by your feet out the door. My family are all Natives and they heavily believed in all Hawaiian superstitions. And good point Felix with waving the shaka in traffic and Amanda, with not leaving valuables in the car. And Dadcation, you rock those Crocs well. That was a funny cool segment with the crocs.😂❤🤙👍

[@Jaycation]

Ive seen u waving shaka in traffic bro! The sleeping with feet facing the door ive heard of too! Cant wait to post ours next week!

[@laurakibben4147]

Best place for your wallet (besides back home, lol)....big drink cup (yeti type). No drink but with straw and carried like your drinking from it while wallet is actually in the cup instead 🤣

[@MokuleiaVibes]

Let people cut in! My biggest pet peeve is here in Hale’iwa, tourists driving down the Main Street do not let people cut in! Some of us live here and need to get in or out of Malama Market or Longs ya know! You know it’s a local most of the time when you are allowed to cut in and you exchange shaka’s. Be like that tourists! Please! It’s not all about you! Here in the islands we are much more gracious.

[@Jaycation]

Very gracious

[@SN-bl6xm]

In Switzerland we also let people cut in. It’s even the law in Switzerland that you have to let other cars cut in. We call it zipper style. You let one car cut in, the car behind you lets a car cut in, and so on.

[@MokuleiaVibes]

@@SN-bl6xm it should be like that everywhere. Common courtesy!😍

[@braddillon1987]

So every tourist should bend over backwards for locals? This seems a bit extreme lol

[@MokuleiaVibes]

@@braddillon1987 it’s not bending over backwards, is is living pono and being respectful. My sister who volunteers for monk seals had to ask tourists to keep their distance from monk seal and tourist replied “do you own this beach?” That kind of attitude is pilau and really makes locals have negative opinion on tourists, but of course not all tourists are like that. But one bad apple spoil da bunch.

[@philvie]

Looking forward to my trip to Waikiki in November, thanks for the advice Jay Jay

[@DominusAnno]

I’ve been the Waikiki 2x the only reason we ate at Cheesecake factory was cos we don’t have it in Australia 😂we did eat at some of the local spots but to keep costs down we mainly had food court food.

[@jizzle87]

But you have to get the McDonald’s Hawaiian breakfast tho!

[@Allentravelsnow]

don't forget to tell them about the YMCA 350 a week YMCA has a program you can stay for $350 a week central location for everything it's just a room with a bed private

[@alexwallace6120]

Good job! Thanks Amanda & Felex for working with you.

[@Jaycation]

Thanks! Amanda and Felix r great!

[@Kirb3000DB]

McDonald’s breakfast (rice and Portuguese sausage) is a must do every time I’m there.

[@latruce]

Nice pronunciation of “Hanauma Bay”, Jay!!

[@lloydy.5012]

Have respect where ever you go. Many place's because of social media are being over riden by people, once quiet and peaceful now being invaded by loud disrespectful people leaving trash letting kids run in sensitive areas.

[@okamicookie]

The biggest trap is the Hilton Grand Vacations time share traps like what they’re hawking at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach! Biggest scam there is.

[@NeilMacedo]

Thanks Jay. I also don’t cut my nails at night, I didn’t think that it was an Hawaiian superstition as well

[@TravisOB]

That cheesecake factory actually has better poke than the mainland.

[@scottclement3659]

and we don't have Cheesecake Factory in Canada, so for me, it would only add to an experience to a US State. But Hey, I've never let people tell me what to do and what not to do. I create my own destiny.

[@christianjohnson8036]

Im staying at oahu for a month right now and i am so excited to explore but i wanted to make sure im being a good tourist 😂

[@latruce]

Another thing for if you don’t believe in the superstitions, I would still follow along, even just to respect the culture!

[@jonnuanez7183]

I'm sure they have "reef conscious sunscreen" at, say, Walmart on Ke'eaumoku (behind Ala Moana mall). I'd rather get it there than go through TSA hassle.

[@laurakibben4147]

Those 10 for $25 shirt booths deals REALLY need to have online sites!!! Mine from 08 and 2012 are long pau and i cant get anyone to trust me to trust them to trust me to pay them for sending a couple bunches 😭

[@marisagomez8214]

Thank you ! You are the best ,my trip is in January,do you have some tips

[@laurakibben4147]

Personalize your rental car with some items from home, less likely to be seen as a tourist rental

[@dtna]

I don't know why people just throw their trash everywhere and are so disrespectful!

[@Jaycation]

Seriously though!

[@andreasbobzin2687]

Oahuuuuu . Nice video man 🎉✌️😎

[@Jaycation]

Mahalo!

[@Zoe-ie4ns]

Such a helpful video!!! Big question, is it worth it to rent a car? I heard that there’s no free parking!😢

[@Jaycation]

If you are only staying in the waikiki area i say no. But if u plan to go anywhere else on the island yes

[@momcation9786]

A special thank you to you Jaycation for this informative video and to Amanda & Felix Eats for always supporting Jaycation! You guys are the best!❤️

[@Jaycation]

Amanda and Felix r the best!

[@kellyannlacasse3179]

You have to think that many of the"mainland" restaurants you wish of are not available everywhere outside of the United States that's why some of us like them regardless of in Hawaii

[@miriamhedin9677]

I can’t imagine anyone going to Hawaii and eating chain restaurant food! 😬 That’s the whole point of traveling. Great advice! Can’t wait to visit.

[@MokuleiaVibes]

And do not plant your beach towel near someone else! Give people space! I don’t know how crowded it is on Waikiki if that can be done but where I live there are miles and miles of uncrowded beaches. Don’t park yourself in front or near someone else! And DO NOT bring a radio and blast your music! This is not South Beach Miami!!

[@Jaycation]

Ohh great call! I agree.

[@spacepunch72]

We don’t have Cheescake factory on the European mainland! So I will go there, because I spent my US mainland time in Hooters 😂

[@chac65]

Hell, you should not eat Taco Bell on the mainland.

[@SneaksAndStats]

Love the Hawaii content!

[@Jaycation]

Much appreciated! MAHALO

[@MokuleiaVibes]

My biggest peeve you covered! Them tourists who go to Cheesecake Factory and other mainland chains! Why!!!! No bother coming here if that’s what you want to do!!

[@Jaycation]

Yes you have great takes!

[@natevajo22]

We don't have cheesecake factory in my country, I can't wait to try it

[@YeshuasLuVd1two]

Where I live there are mo cheesecake factories by and so that is a bad example. Everyone on the mainland has a Taco Bell (for the most part and your better off getting ingredients from a gas station and male your own than taco bell😆. Local is better as much as possible ❤️

[@ahuxley123]

Aloha beer is closed now or at least it was a few months back.

[@jennifer5362]

My number one vacation rule, no matter where I go, is if we can go there at home, we aren't going there while on vacation. That way even if you end up in a chain-type restaurant, they are a regional chain. The worst thing I found out while in Hawaii is that I don't like Hawaiian foods, so I ended up eating a lot of fresh local fruits.

[@Bluboy30]

I always believe that chain restaurants are meant for tourists outside of the States. But then I realized that many people from States do eat at these restaurants when they traveled, WTF!? 😂 I wish more people would venture out of their comfort zone. When I traveled to other states or another country, I don't eat McDonald's or Cheesecake Factory. Lol!

[@barrygarrett3219]

Never keep your back to the ocean!

[@brendalea1606]

another dumb mistake is using the cabs at the airport

[@DaveCapanoli]

Never take rocks home.if you did send it back to the island. Mine went back to the chamber of commerce. Really bad luck ✌️

[@jamesanthony7013]

Cool tips Jay Jay

[@SasquatchChief]

Foodie ohana! Great collaboration! What’s sad is most of these tips are simply common sense. Mahalo nui loa!

[@ckdauboy]

Very nice view, I like it 👍👍

[@StarCashmachine]

i lived there for 3 years at Scholfield bks

[@KassandraOdessa-e2o]

Not all beaches are the same! If your like me and cant swim or dont swim well be carefull of waimanalo beach i think cause the bottom even at the edge of the shore is steep and deep that why i go to waikiki or ala moana and dont go out too far the irony is im from here

[@kennytam864]

Is it safe to go straight to Costco with your luggage? I never go straight there because I assume some will break into my rental car

[@Jaycation]

I just keep everything in my trunk and try to park somewhere decent

[@nataliemc6737]

Thanks for the video! Do you think is safe for a solo traveller? I have family there but to go hiking and to the beach, I have to go alone because they work.

[@Jaybae33]

People everywhere and locals are friendly. It is safe. I have hiked alone but make sure you are healthy and have plenty of water! 🤙🏽

[@ScottDLR]

No sadly, you can't bring big bottles of sun lotion like those. You have to buy local - BTDT and lost the bottles!

[@neilzy]

I’m sure it’s already been said… but #1 really should have been “Staying in Waikiki”… Get out of Waikiki. Explore the island. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@laurakibben4147]

Brought my boys there in 2012. Picked up rental Jeep (bad choice) and went straight to Kmart for camping gear and food supplies before heading for a Christian campground i reserved across from Skydive Hawaii airstrip. Perfect, cheapest way to "hawaii" except for still not knowing what those god awful pod things EVERYWHERE on the beach we pitched our tent on. We called them satans children and by the last night, gave up and grabbed a room. By skipping expensive rooms and restaurants, we were able to skydive, shark cage duve, drive the entire perimeter of the island, be and chill aloha style, etc. Took the camping stuff and gave it to an unhoused guy downtown and came back home. Sadly, the mind isn't retaining the memories lost to fire going on 5 years ago 😭 Haven't decided if i wanna come back one more time before i depart this planet or not.

[@lieu724]

Going to McDonald’s is cool as hell. If you been around the world you know McDonald’s offer something different it’s pretty damn cool. Their pie options in hi is dope and they got spam breakfast plate. Tripping bro.

[@christalnixon6362]

You didn't used to have to make reservations for Hanauma Bay. That must be a recent rule.🤔😔

[@bethanyarnp8852]

Whew!! I didn’t do any of these. I would add dont be disrespectful and if you get corrected on something, listen and don’t be rude about it. I don’t doubt that tourists pack that area and keeping culture and traditions respected from all of that would be challenging. Just be aware of that. Take in, don’t dish out.

[@Jaycation]

Yes def be respectful! Should be that way everywhere but its not. 😭

[@bethanyarnp8852]

@@Jaycation oh yeah I forgot smoking!! It’s not allowed. Don’t smoke on the beach.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job partner thumb up

[@Jaycation]

Thanks Partna

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem

[@laurakibben4147]

When i lived there in 79-82, i was told the thing about pork on Pali. What happens?!?!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ninnessboltspride]

Shout out to the Padre vibes🤙🏼

[@Jaycation]

Go Pads!

[@pk808]

Don’t rent a moped to ride around the island. It’s the most dangerous thing you can do.

[@Jaycation]

Good call

[@kentuckyChic]

Cut the plastic rings from around your sodas or water to protect the sea life🤙🤙🤙

[@jonshimotsukasa9676]

Do not pick up any lava rocks and take them with you, it's bad luck. Is there a way to reverse it? Yes, but I won't tell you because you're not supposed to do it in the first place. Ask a local.

[@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803]

And you can only get fried apple pies in hawaii from mcdonald's

[@itz_aestheticAnimes]

It's SUPER dumb to not follow the wildlife restrictions, on the mainland, it isn't as strict so it's understandable, yet there are SIGNS that literally say that it's ILLEGAL to not follow the "50 feet rule" here in Hawaii and especially on beaches where turles are most commonly seen. In fact, a few years back, I remember people trying to "wake up" a monk seal while it was resting, and many tourists follow the turtle like a few inches behind it, some people even hit them with sticks or ride on them. What's more, locals were staring at these tourists with a look that basically conveys "WTF are you doing?" Sorry, it's just SUPER annoying when tourists don't obey laws in Hawaii set by the government and properly obeyed by Kama'aina, THEIR CALLED LAWS FOR A REASON!

[@pat75]

LOL Crocs 😆

[@DUEYUSN]

16). Do not "Drink & Drive"! Being arrested is not a joke on Oahu. It is very costly and you will lose a day or two going through the judicial system. Mahalo Nui Loa

[@sillygeek1]

Do not bring home any lava rocks, it’s bad luck

[@Billy23562]

Your dad is from Oahu right

[@JustMeeeHeHe]

Some people believe that whistling at night is a way to get a ghost to follow you home.

[@Jaycation]

👻👻👻👻

[@windwardsidehawaii]

i Lovvvee cheesecake factory, i love there steaks and bake potato and also there ceasar salads!!!!

[@liliaalesan8201]

Mahalo for sharing great tips!

[@Jaycation]

Mahalo for watching!

[@yvonneliu5127]

Does carrying a spam musubi over Pali Highway count as carrying pork over that highway? 🤔

[@Jaycation]

🤣🤣🤣 depends if u consider spam pork haha

[@yvonneliu5127]

@@Jaycation 😂😂😂 maybe?? But do the locals consider it pork? Wanna avoid flat tire as much as possible haha 🙏🏼

[@maplemanz]

Oahu blows as a person who has been there multiple times go to to the big Island avoid the kona area.

[@cclark3905]

Strippers got a flat tire. 😂

[@dpaper7962]

What would happen if a non local touch a sea turtle 🐢? Jail or a ticket?

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

Harassing sea turtles in any way is illegal in the state of Hawaii. Violators can be fined up to $100,000 per violation and receive jail time for interference with the turtle population, that's for both locals and non-locals.

[@tomjaderborg6240]

Never take rocks off the Islands. Bad luck.

[@Jaycation]

Ive heard that as well! Sand too.

[@tomjaderborg6240]

@@Jaycation I've always been tempted, but I don't need a Hawaiian curse following me back to the Mainland!!

[@timanctil8225]

Hundreds of rocks and shells are mailed BACK to Hawaii every year 'cause the people that took them think it brought them bad luck...

[@mjmboogie]

Riding 2 up on a moped. Lane splitting when riding a motorcycle. Both illegal.

[@brettcomstock1156]

Never turn your back to da ocean. Literally - and metaphorically.

[@poi808boi]

Be respectful of the Culture and its people… Respect the ʻĀina (land) Signs posted, If it says Kapu stay out. 😉

[@jc8733]

Stop hyping Giovanni”s. It’s #Basic

[@TC6268-Aloha]

Don't honk your horn at other cars. Drive the speed and drive with ALOHA.

[@tsarina24honolulu87]

Also there is a fine for throwing cigarettes on the ground. Very bad of people.

[@juliec50154]

Don't take home rocks that are from Hawaii.

[@clarencelee8852]

Never eat yellow snow!

[@kevtd23]

Go Padres! 🤙

[@anthonydavis4829]

"On Oahu." Not" in" you have to be dead to be in Oahu or any other island.

[@TC6268-Aloha]

Don't walk on or sit on a Hawaiian Heiau. A heiau is a Hawaiian temple

[@IsadriSadri]

How are you brother jy ?

[@Jaycation]

Great my friend, and u?

[@IsadriSadri]

Not so bad brother Jyc

[@senseidekkers5618]

I’m stationed in Japan inthe navy so going to Hawaii soon I can’t help but look forward to the American “chain” restaurants. Definitely getting chic fil a and papa johns lol

[@Gr0ve-th3-th3rian]

Jiblits😂 Not being mean or anything, promise.

[@buzz5969]

The first mistake is wasting time and money going to that overly priced concrete jungle.

[@Hdtgvhh]

Dude you are better than huell howsner

[@shontellepayne551]

U should prob rename this video to - dumbest mistakes Americans make in Oahu. In Australia we don’t have food chains like Cheesecake Factory for example and we definitely are used to respecting culture and marine / wildlife. We are very aware of beach conditions too. Nobody here litters in general and going to another county and driving on the other side of the road means we are definitely cautious. We found a lot of places, both America chain and local Hawaiian don’t accept dinner bookings. I would say the dumbest mistake that ppl make is not getting up to the North Shore and food trucks there - this was our favourite thing we did. Dumbest thing we did was forgetting we were in America and ordering chips to actually get what we call corn chips 😂

[@supersquirrel4755]

slipers

[@kentuckyChic]

Wear your slippers

[@stevehoang7564]

McDonald's has taro pie, which available only in Hawaii, and seasonal only. Personally, I don't like Hawaii beers, taste like water.

[@YeshuasLuVd1two]

You missed the whole point which os venture out and try foods you like but from restaurants you never heard of or go to a small or side of the road cool out to support local. I have on one of the islands. They had amazing fresh malasadas and coffee. Almost one of a kind experience. It is the whole point!