FIRST DAY IN HAWAII! Exploring the North Shore of Oahu... are we in LOVE with Hawaii???

We made it to Hawaii for the first time ever! Today is the first of 12 days exploring four of the Hawaiian Islands. Our first stop is the island of Oahu and we are staying in the heart of everything near Waikiki Beach. But we don't just stay there! We are going to get out and explore all this island has to offer!
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[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Welcome to Hawai'i! Loved running into you on the escalator in Waikiki. Looks like your trip is off to a great start. Enjoy Oahu and all the adventures here.

[@EECCTravels]

Thank you and it was cool running into you! Your channel was very helpful in helping us plan our adventures! Keep up the great work! Mahalo 🤙

[@ronaldbernier462]

The tempura is suppose to be dipped in the udon broth to up the flavor. When I worked on Oahu I stayed two blocks from that udon place and found the slower line times(early) to eat there. Awesome. Miss it. Thanks for the vlog!

[@EECCTravels]

Ahhh, ok that makes sense.

[@JimmyVYouTube]

EECC Travels did some homework before getting to HI. You guys hit all the best spots!

[@sysanfo]

The restaurant that had udon noodles and tempura veggies was supposed to come with tempura dip, which is what makes the flavor very good.

[@joannewhitman313]

Love the “full as a tick”. Must be a southern expression. I’ve never heard it before.

[@adventureswithmachell]

Great vlog! Hawaii is one of my favorite places. Manoa Falls is a nice hike and is beautiful!!! North shore is fun, the food trucks are so yummy too! There is another waterfall too, nice beaches, and it’s fun to drive around the island. My husband and I renewed our vows in Maui. Love it! The air in Hawaii is so fresh and clean I had no allergies when I was there both times. Hope Alisha didn’t suffer with a sinus infection that long! Thank you for sharing! 💗

[@jeffwhite6944]

Thanks for the visit... Take care...

[@Pixelpete69]

just found you guys yesterday great video i am from london uk

[@christinevillela2710]

So wonderful for you family. Hawaii is paradise.

[@junenelligan1729]

Beautiful! I always love finding waterfalls every where I go.

[@daninisantosmoreno-emeric1598]

Ya'll so cute together. Have Fun and Enjoy. Can't wait to see the vlogs.

[@lucylu3793]

Looks so beautiful. It's on my bucket list. Loved watching the outfit changes. Enjoy guys!

[@davidravenscraft8956]

My Parents are stationed there, I visit once a year. They took me to that shrimp truck and I loved it. Wish I paid more attention and knew you guys were going, I’m sure my parents would have loved to show y’all the best parts of the island.

[@chrisphinney6430]

i keep rewatching the beach to hear those awesome waves! you have a beautiful family

[@sokchowvadypoy927]

I personally think everybody should visit Hawaii one in their life time. I can’t wait for mine in August.👍❤️

[@barbarapadgett5538]

The fruit plate …..That white grape tasting thing with the fat seed was a lychee! In the store you find it in a reddish rough looking skin.

[@NoniS132]

We have hiked Manoa falls 4 times and are in awe of its Beauty every time

[@NancySettles]

I enjoyed the video! Very much! It takes time getting use to the coconut water. I want to go to Hawaii now ! Mahalo!

[@gimmewaves8544]

Alisa is my girl! She's a trooper....smile through it all. #elevateyourattitude

[@jennmcgee1027]

Wonderful video!!! Showed so much of the Island, nature and commercial! Love you guys, thank you for sharing! Enjoy!!!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Appreciate the honest feedback on restaurants and food trucks

[@teresah5318]

We lived on Oahu for over 3 years (stationed there via the Navy). It's beautiful if you can get away from Honolulu and Waikiki area. North Shore is wonderful. So glad you had a good time! I loved Hawaii however I was so sick there off and on. I don't think my body liked the flora and fauna. Thanks for sharing :)

[@monykalynf3604]

OMG getting so excited for our Hawaii trip watching these HI vlogs!!! Hope Alisa feels better soon. Please tell me you got some malasadas!

[@EECCTravels]

Ugh it took forever to get over that sinus infection!! But I am better now.

[@moniquefonseca1395]

Happy Anniversary guys! We were on the same sailing and renowned our vows onboard for our 25th too! I just found your vlog and love it. This was certainly a dream vacation for us. Our daughters were also celebrating graduations- one from high school and one from college.

[@EECCTravels]

Oh that is wonderful!! Hawaii is such a magical place!! Happy anniversary to you too ❤️

[@mcole1391]

This is the best views ever can’t wait to get to Hawaii sometime in my lifetime

[@suheinmoure1665]

I’m from Puerto Rico and it reminded me so much of home and el yunque. Just beautiful guys, thanks for bringing us along on your trip!

[@tobysettle8595]

You're IN the state of Hawai'i, and you're ON the island of O'ahu. Enjoy your visit.

[@eleanor4482]

That video brought back fond memories of Oahu. Thanks for taking us along.😎

[@dearmepa1]

Awesome video! The colors in the tropical forests were crisp and green! Enjoyed the walk up Manoa Falls and back! I even enjoyed the food truck food critique! I want some coconut shrimp and the fruit bowl! I loved seeing the VW bus in the food truck circle!!! Brings back the good old days! Quote some prices for us when you think of it…Hawaii is expensive! On our last visit to Maui 11 years ago, a gallon of milk was 3x higher than the Mainland!

[@Christianrose1974]

The Udon 🍜 was my favorite dinner I had there.

[@khughes75460]

Alisa, I feel you on that hike. I love that those benches were there right before you arrive at the falls. I did not realize that the falls were just a few yards ahead. I can’t wait to see the rest of y’all videos.

[@EECCTravels]

I am so glad I kept going!!

[@teresalewelling7318]

I can’t wait until we get to go too Hawaii. That’s one beautiful place. I’m so excited for y’all and I can’t wait until we get to meet you. We’re going on a cruise in January the 25 on the Carnival glory.

[@edvaira6891]

We did this for a belated 30th Anniversary back in May,2022 (our actual 30th was in June,2021 but a lot of Hawaii was still on lockdown then, so we waited a bit for the restrictions to life)…Didn’t get to do Manoa Falls because it’s not particularly wheelchair friendly…looked Wonderul!

[@harrietwalker4896]

Can't wait for the next episode

[@john_cubero]

Jason- "this is natural sand"....😂 I didn't know there was any other lol 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@fredsmodel3n192]

You have to remember that most of the sand on Waikiki beach came from other islands and some say even as far as California.

[@EECCTravels]

Some beaches are man made and sand is brought in…

[@deborahbolton3417]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this 💖💖💖💖

[@chrisphinney6430]

thanks you for taking us along!

[@donnawood271]

I love you guys so much I am living my life through you guys going to all these places because you actually show us the real walking and not just stopping and recording a little bit and going on and talking you’re actually recording as you’re doing things and that is so awesome it’s a shame you can’t have a GoPro on each of you or had money to have a crew to follow you or just someone person follow you and get everybody’s what you’re saying and what you’re experiencing you guys are so awesome

[@EECCTravels]

You’re the sweetest ❤️

[@divox9pqr]

Lines seem to be the order of the day for restaurants in Hawaii

[@65RettasTravels]

I love that you guys share your vacations with us. That food at Marugame looked delicious, challenging to get in your mouth, lol but delicous.

[@kimhead5129]

Recently was told about your channel and I'm hooked!! Love your adventures. How many days did you stay in Oahu before the cruise? Looking at booking HI cruise next spring. Thanks for sharing!

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Loved Waikiki beach area!!!

[@mistysissell9467]

I love waterfalls. They are so pretty.

[@dean4793]

We're leaving for Hawaii in 11 days for our 1 year wedding anniversary / belated honeymoon and can't wait!

[@jimtoth3922]

As a bucket list item, we did a helicopter tour around the big island, you will see some INSANE falls there.

[@shelldel21]

Love Love Oahu! There in Jan and you're doing everything we did! Best shaved ice was at Island Vintage Shaved Ice, a small but wonderful little kiosk on the beautiful urban streets of Waikiki!!! Enjoy everything and I'll keep watching that's for sure!!!

[@amytheresa]

The little white grape looking thing is a lychee! Enjoy!

[@nicolecorsillo]

Oh I love this video!! 😁😁

[@Christianrose1974]

We were there in the north shore during the surf 🏄‍♀️ competition, Giovanni‘a shrimp 🍤 was delicious 🤤. We got the shaved ice 🍧 there too, it was soooo good. I would love to do that day again earlier in the day and enjoyed more leisurely.

[@katherinerodriguez4333]

It’s bad juju to take any rocks or Coral home with you! Please leave them where you find them!

[@Melissa-cm8fd]

So cool and such great videos. We are planing on doing this trip as well. When did you guys were there and how was the weather? Greetings from Germany😊

[@vickigilligan8159]

Watching these are gonna KILL me as our Pride of America 4/2/22 cruise was cancelled. Enjoying vicariously through you

[@commonsense246]

There is NOTHING like the fresh Pineapple in Hawaii, my sister n law had it in the frig 24/7...so honey sweet, not like our fresh pineapple which is so acidic it almost burns your mouth! Gotta love it.

[@EECCTravels]

Yes!! We had a giant bowl of it at the Dole Plantation yesterday too… it doesn’t get any fresher than that 😃

[@claramcalister]

I just subscribed to your channel and I really enjoyed watching your vlogs. Thank you for all the scenery so beautiful.

[@brodieellis2545]

Can’t wait for your cruise ship Hawaii vlogs!

[@traveladventuresofcandyand8193]

I love watching you guys in your adventures all the time. I am a cruiser and I grow up as a camper and a boater. as you may guess I can really relate to your RV trip. I've been fortunate enough to go to 48 of the 50 states. in 2024 we have an Hawaii trip planned so I'm watching your trip closely. We decided that we were not going to do a Hawaiian cruise because we would want more time on each of the islands. So I'm watching it closely to see what your perspective is. I would be very interested in knowing what your meals have been running you in Hawaii

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Hello we go to Hawaii alot Check out the timeshare options at Hilton (Waikiki) Marriott (ko olina) Vlogs posted on each. They are 1 bedroom suite cheaper then hotel rooms. Sharks cove and secret beach are FREE snorkel spots. We have so many free thing to do. Mahalo 🤙🏻

[@guslevy3506]

Was there in Haleiwa on that exact same Monday…only to discover that darn Giovanni shrimp truck was closed! The irony was that we drove by the Kahuki truck earlier in the day with the plan to eat at the Haleiwa one. As it turned out, the only thing we missed during our week vaca was Giovanni’s…

[@vickielopresti5767]

We have been there at the north shore in January. The waves that day were running about 26' ! Amazing seeing the surfers, some with cracked boards amd Helmets! And in January, that is when you get to see all the Whales! Fun to watch the mommys teaching their babies. You can whale watch right from the shore, or your beach balcony. Also when the Captain was taking the Pride of America around the Napali coast, he kept doing 360° so everyone on board fould see all the whales, and on the Big Island, when we were going around the southern tip where lava was pouring into the ocean, he did more 360° s!!! Truly an amazing cruise. We have been on this cruise teice, and been to the islands many more times! Vickie from SE Pa

[@EECCTravels]

We have decided we want to go back in January to see the big waves 🌊

[@vickielopresti5767]

@@EECCTravels i look forward to seeing your vlogs , then, for your reaction! I will tell you, traffic a parking is a bear, then as alot more people will be there!!! The difference in the baby waves of Summer and the super large waves there in the winter months, are unbelievable! Vickie

[@lmgb77]

Love your guys enthusiasm & excitement! Enjoy the rest of your trip! FYI the tempura is meant to be dipped in tempura sauce, guess the sauce may not have been given to you. Next time try with the dipping sauce it'll be more flavorful

[@harrymiram6621]

At some luau's, take notice of white, square dessert that looks like solid, opaque jello. Traditionally, coconut water is mixed/strained w/dried, grated coconut meat. Tapioca/arrowroot powder is mixed/heated to simmer & cooled down in baking sheet pans. Then cut into squares.....and VOILA....Haupia!

[@commonsense246]

Waimanalo Beach park...lovely beach and camping. I did your hike, but had to get a golf cart to get me back down cuz I was exhausted...I was 69 at the time! But loved it!

[@jamesdaugherty2077]

Interesting and informative video. We are going later this month. How long from the time the ship docks until the passengers going on shore excursions disembark?

[@kathyadams3366]

Glad you are enjoying Hawaii! 2 of my favorite cruises years ago was on the SS Independence and SS Constitution, constructed in 1950, both sailed out of Oahu. Small ships but so much history. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii. Aloha!

[@Christine-fx6py]

Thank you for taking us along on your beautiful Hawaiian trip. I went to Ohau for my senior high school trip in 1982 and hope to go back and see all the islands with my husband some day. Happy Anniversary 🥂 Aloha 🌴

[@Christine-fx6py]

*Oahu

[@purposeawaken8374]

Look forward to hearing what you thought of the Big Island of Hawaii.. I'm going there with my boyfriend next month and wish I could have seen what you guys liked about that Island's restaurants, beaches etc

[@alej8902]

Love it!☀️🌺🌴🌊

[@cruise2geaux]

We really enjoyed this vlog! Must add Hawaii to our bucket list. I think the white fruit y’all thought tasted like a grape was a lychee. They taste really good frozen. Also Alisa, did you know the side you’re wearing your flower 🌺 on (R) means you’re single? Oopsies! LOL 🤣

[@huskidawgs]

Yes--when I saw this I immediately thought the flower should have been on your left.

[@commonsense246]

I am laughing so hard right now...those noodles! LOLOLOL too funny! Remember on Friday the fireworks on the beach at Waikiki!

[@EECCTravels]

They just started the fireworks back the week we arrived… but we were on the North Shore watching the sunset and missed them.

[@jenreed8403]

Just luv all ur videos. Thnx for sharing!!!!

[@alishamaryleerichardson-go2106]

Great video... May I ask where you stayed in Waikiki?> We are in the planning stages now for this November for our 15 th anniversary. So looking forward to it and I will be sure to follow along to get your valuable tips! *I'm Making notes...lol Thank you..

[@sswan9689]

Thanks for sharing. Even though Giovanni's was closed the other food trucks made up for it because the parking lot was full!!

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

Hi guys. Your son looks so much like you! He is also very handsome. Glad you guys can enjoy Hawaii! It’s on our list but it’s too expensive so we really have to save money for that one.

[@imeldasalinas7914]

Love the videos, what hotel did you stay in Oahu

[@charlotteeriksson6507]

Oahu is beautiful, been a few times 👍😊😎

[@HICARO]

You packed your schedule full! Manoa valley probably rains every day. I hate mud so I’ve never done that hike. The beach you went to on the north shore - Hale’iwa/Ali’i always has turtles swimming about or sunning themselves. Matsumoto’s Shave ice is so good, Hawaiian with ice cream and adzuki is da bes! Thanks for the video, loved it. Hmm I’m going to have to go to North Shore… I haven’t had Ray’s chicken and shave ice in awhile 😊

[@EECCTravels]

The hike was more difficult than we expected but we did enjoy it. We love the North Shore!!

[@hawaiianhunny917]

You should check out makua on the west side of the island

[@JaypeaFoto]

Great Video as always!

[@harrymiram6621]

The fruit Alisa sampled at 13:25 is, in fact, Chinese lychee(also known as litchi/lee-chee), seasonal fruit sometimes available canned....

[@pamhill1901]

Looks like ya'll are having so much fun. Nice to see Ethan and Hennessy's with y'all. Sorry for her name incorrect

[@michelealkins616]

Yes -you spelled it how it sounds! It’s spelled like the first book of the Bible.

[@EECCTravels]

It is spelled Génesis 😃

[@harleygirl9390]

What is Ge’nesis nationality? I know you will probably say American but where is her distance family from?

[@swhitaker0311]

In Japan, you use your chopsticks to pile the noodles onto your spoon. Makes it much easier to eat.

[@blessednettie69]

So Awesome!

[@kenljohnston]

You guys are killin it!! Question. is your son in the Marines, or the Navy?

[@katrinamcgrath8015]

What hotel did you stay in pre-cruise

[@donnawood271]

And that is probably fresh coconut water when you get it in a container a bottle of Jack whatever is in process this is probably fresh

[@harrymiram6621]

Beach @ 17:15 is Haleiwa Ali'i (Hah-lay-ee-vah Ah-lee-ee) beach. Surfers such as Kelly Slater, John-John Florence, Malia Manuel & Carissa Moore, just to name a few, have surfed there. And because he grew up in Haleiwa, this is where John-John won his first surfing title....

[@jeannemc8087]

There is another Giovanni, the original up by byu, hope you get to try it

[@debbieserwe2242]

I hope you have a wonderful time

[@harleygirl9390]

Hawai’i is a beautiful state 🍍Went there for our honeymoon many moons ago.

[@hawaiiguy1]

A flower behind the right ear means 'available/not taken/single'. Manoa Falls is not in Waikiki, it is in the Manoa district of Honolulu. At 13:33, you are eating lychee with the seed in the middle. In Hawaii, we locals call starfruit '5 fingers'. Will wait for your other Oahu (oh-ahh-who) videos 🤙

[@EECCTravels]

Yeah we found out a few days later about the flower… whoops!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Go to Sharks Cove (north shore) Secret beach (ko olina) Free snorkeling spots 🤫

[@berniecontreras6697]

Hi what package did you get for your travels?

[@ashleys4652]

You have to get a traditional Plate Lunch. Choice of meat, macaroni salad, and rice. Carb overload but it's a Hawaiian must try. Try the Rainbow Drive In or Hula Grill.

[@MichelleInMinneapolis]

You're supposed to put the tempura veggies/meat into the udon broth so it soaks up flavor that way.

[@EECCTravels]

Dang I wish I would have known that…

[@monakayk]

FYI--->In the Hawaiian culture, if you are to wear a flower behind your left ear, you are married and/or unavailable. Wearing a flower on the right side signifies the opposite, that the person in question is single and possibly looking for love. You should wear your flower on the left side since you are married.

[@vickigardner3518]

We went to Giovanni's and the shrimp was great! Sorry it was closed for you! We went to Matsumoto's also - did not wait in line tho. If you go to Kauai - go to The Wishing Well Shave Ice place in Hanalei - best ever!!!

[@harrymiram6621]

IF you're in Haleiwa, checkout Jenny's Shrimp Truck & Big Wave Shrimp. Ironically, BOTH are across the street from each other! Because both are less known, parking/lines are almost non-existent. Also checkout Surf N Salsa/ Malai Thai in close proximity, Finally, drop-by Mama Nita's food truck Tues-Thurs., parked behind Cafe Haleiwa. They just opened in Feb. 2022 & they would appreciate the business!

[@mkayyyo]

what kind of camera do you guys use? canon has a bunch of water resistant ones. Love your videos!

[@EECCTravels]

We use a Canon EOS R6

[@mkayyyo]

@@EECCTravels Beautiful camera!

[@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo]

I LOVE udon bowls!!

[@RR-ss5fp]

What hotel did you stay at ? We are going in July looking for hotel recommendations Thank you Roger

[@vickigardner3518]

Wear your flower on the left side, like your wedding rings! Right side means you're single! Lol! Loved Oahu - we were there 3 weeks ago and I miss it already! Aloha!

[@EECCTravels]

Yeah… I learned that a few days later… whoops!