THINGS TO DO IN WAIKIKI HAWAII: Oahu travel, free & budget must do activities!

In February 2023 we left our 2013 Ford Transit Connect Micro Campervan parked in our snow covered driveway as we traveled to beautiful Hawaii via plane! We spent the first two days on the island of Oahu in the Waikiki area, checking off some must do bucket list activities including hiking to the top of Diamond Head Crater, eating malasadas at Leonard's Bakery and visiting the Bishop Museum. Mike also caught some waves during his surf lesson with Hawaii Surf Guru before visiting Pearl Harbor, sipping on Mai Tais at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and catching a free Hula show on the beach. Our Hawaiian adventures in our 48th state are just beginning!
If you are looking for surf lessons in the Waikiki area, check this place out! (not sponsored, just really enjoyed the experience) www.hawaiisurfguru.com
We stayed at the: Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
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[@imuawarriors]

thank you for being 'pono', which means to be aware/respectful of the island 'mana' (spirit), and 'aina' (land)... over a million people live and work just on O'ahu alone, and we all have to make it happen the best way we can every day... we have problems like any big city, but I think because of the aloha spirit, we try to see life positively and treat people with kindness... mahalo for visiting!

[@imuawarriors]

seeing you taste a spam musubi was enjoyable! kids eat it here like a hot dog...

[@imuawarriors]

so much to do/see on O'ahu (where I live)... and then, there's the other islands (all very different!).... you could even ski on the big island...

[@anthonylee2099]

Thks for taking us along on your Hawaiian vacation

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for coming along with us! We really do appreciate you watching :)

[@thujan7]

babe wake up! mike and heather just posted

[@mikeandheather]

Most unreliable alarm clock ever! Thanks for watching 😊

[@imuawarriors]

poke is an acquired taste, but you need to go to a reputable poke place (no ABC store) with so many different flavors... it's all about the freshness... really good fish has a succulent texture, and should have no smell by itself...

[@scottmighells]

Thanks for the new video!

[@mikeandheather]

Thanks for watching! We really do appreciate it :)

[@tinkerbellstwin]

Great video thanks guys!!

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it 😊

[@stopngosteve04]

Yeah!!

[@mikeandheather]

Thanks for watching :)

[@3generations393]

Wow. That looked like such fun 😍🙏💞

[@mikeandheather]

You are right, it was a lot of fun! Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it and you :)

[@patriciayomes8800]

So happy people from out of State get to enjoy Hawaii n b safe! Even locals can do the same n have fun! I remember there’s a story of a guy who fell in love with a beautiful Hawaiian girl n was trying to flirt with her when he looked up, a coconut was heading his way!!!!

[@mikeandheather]

You are right! We really did enjoy Hawaii. The people were so kind and the scenery was amazing! Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it :)

[@brendamclean8447]

You guys are so fun to watch! Loved the Hawaii series so much🌸💕🇨🇦

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it and you! We loved Hawaii and are happy that you did as well 😊

[@nikkiemberson5064]

Whoohoo! Welcome back!!!

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for warm welcome back! We really do appreciate it and you watching! We are glad to be back :)

[@craigmorton8693]

I'd imagine It was fun and different having another couple along! Hawai'i is a place I'd love to visit!

[@mikeandheather]

You are right it was! We had a blast traveling with family :) Thank you so much for watching, we really do appreciate it! We hope you get to visit Hawaii someday soon :)

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Spectacular video, what a experience Hawaii looks wonderful

[@mikeandheather]

You are too kind! Thank you so much! You are right, Hawaii is a really wonderful state :)

[@jandjibaronehoag1012]

Hurray you have got the video up.🎉

[@mikeandheather]

FINALLY! Thank you for watching :)

[@neilmorrlle8197]

Not Jealous (again)! Looks as fantastic as I imagine it to be. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to for the rest of your time there. Nice to see you both on here again

[@mikeandheather]

Thanks for the warm welcome back! We are excited to be able to post once more too :) Thank you so much for watching, we really do appreciate it and you!

[@u076216]

Nice to see something from you again. In preparation for your trip to Germany at some point in the future: the special donut from 05:40 is also available in Germany. Depending on the region, you have to order a Berliner or Kreppel. We also have it unfilled or with fillings such as plum, strawberry or fun fillings such as mustard. We don't fry the Kreppel for so long, which is why it's a bit softer on the outside. Spam means Frühstücksfleisch (breakfast meat) in Germany. I'm looking forward to the second part of Hawaii! Warm greetings from Germany.

[@mikeandheather]

Good to know, thank you so much! Our Germany bucket list is ever growing with delicious treats we will have to try! We really appreciate it and you watching :)

[@RealProVanR]

Love your vlogs. Your faces light up the Hawaiian sky.

[@mikeandheather]

You are too kind! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@onyxorigin]

Solid stuff guys - keep on truckin'🤌🏽 Cheers from London 💂🏼

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the words of encouragement ALL THE WAY FROM LONDON! We really do appreciate it and you 😊

[@llorylloyd]

What an amazing few days. I slice my spam burger patty thickness then fry it. I like my sandwich on toast with mustard. My son's like regular bread with cheese and one likes mayo the other ketchup. I also dice up the slices and fry with eggs and put in toast or a tortilla for breakfast. I love spam but they are not all equal.

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you so much for watching, and for the new recipes! We may have to give spam another try haha We really do appreciate it and you :)

[@shelleym.hamann2067]

You were in the iconic Ilikai lobby after your surf lesson. It’s where Jack Lord stood on the roof before the original Hawaii 5-0. It’s a great place to stay!

[@mikeandheather]

Too cool! You are right, it did look like a great place to stay. Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)

[@robertbrunson5133]

definitely gonna get gypsy guidealong

[@mikeandheather]

We genuinely love road trips with the GuideAlong :) Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@aupsychobilly]

Before you showed the front of your hotel, I recognized as being the bamboo… I’ve stayed there before. I dig that place and I like the location there on Kuhio

[@mikeandheather]

Small world! Great minds think alike 😉 You are right, it is in a great location! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@trailcampete5119]

CHEERS🍻

[@onyxorigin]

🍺

[@mikeandheather]

Cheers! 🍻 😊

[@jazziered142]

Fried Spam is so good with Mac n Cheese...

[@mikeandheather]

That makes sense, Mac n Cheese makes everything taste good :) Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@stevep9818]

Mike and Heather enjoyed your Waikiki video - I know it was just a “mis-speak” but Hawaii is the 49th not 48th State but no matter it’s number it is a great state!

[@mikeandheather]

You are right! Hawaii is the 49th state however we meant our 48th state that we have visited :) Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@haveaniceday4879]

It’s the 50th state

[@roadtripmitch]

I worked on Toaster Strudel when I was at Pillsbury R&D. Heather is there any day you don't get sunburn? $125 hotel is cheep buddy! Blair likes to eat, just saying... Spam is what Hormel uses as leftover meat parts, its an inexpensive breakfast protein. Never seen it on rice - probably trying to break it up, not very healthy on it's own. This was really nice. Wonderful Journeys!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

we went to Hawaii 1988, our first night, we went to Sizzler's.

[@mikeandheather]

We will have to check out Sizzler's next time :) Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@alicetelford9027]

Sizzlers is long gone! 🤙🏽

[@MrBratalis99]

Another great one. Would have loved some footage from Pearl Harbor, but as you mentioned, no filming allowed.

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it! We would have loved to share our experience at Pearl Harbor as well, we did manage to get another passport stamp :)

[@thecraftncastle]

What app do you use for food reviews in the area you are visiting? Great video btw!!

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it! We don't use any specific apps but we do watch a lot of KZbin vlogs ourselves! We often get inspired by travel vlogs to go to those places :) We also go on Reddit and look up the area as well. Hope that helps!

[@jaredrivera670]

What time did you guys go on your hike?

[@mikeandheather]

We tried to get to the hike early (around 8am) but unfortunately we didn't have a permit! Thankfully our driver told us we needed one before we got up there, by the time we got a permit the earliest time slot available was at 11am. It was $5 per person to reserve our spot. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@PeaceFan1]

What Hotel did you stay at???

[@mikeandheather]

We stayed at the Bamboo Waikiki Hotel. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it :)

[@jonathanmoren3163]

What hotel did you stay at

[@mikeandheather]

We stayed at the Bamboo Waikiki Hotel. Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@franmarcinczyk6554]

Hawaii is the 50th state not 48th! 😢

[@mikeandheather]

You are right, Hawaii is the 50th state! We meant it as it was the 48th state that we have visited 😊 Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@DoubleOTEN]

48 or 50th state ?

[@mikeandheather]

It is our 48th state that we have visited but technically Hawaii is the 49th state to enter the union lol Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@DoubleOTEN]

@@mikeandheather 💙💙💙I know I was born & raised in Oahu 💙💙💙