OAHU TRAVEL GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know

[@YellowProductions]

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[@Star-u3t1l]

May is my favorite month. No hurricanes, no rain, 70's...perfect. Great job on this video!!!!!!!!!!!

[@boomertuber8878]

GREAT JOB Chris! Probably your best Hawaii video I have seen. SUPER ACCURATE!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Wow, thanks!

[@depatie99]

Great video! My perfect Honolulu vacation is staying at the Ala Moana Hotel, corner room, high floor, sunsets are amazing at a reasonable price. Favourite beach...Ala Moana Park, more locals fewer tourists.... Favourite place to eat... Ala Moana Mall, Nordstroms, BBQ chicken salad for around $10.00. I have stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki, entry level room gets you a view on a low floor of the HVAC system.... never again.

[@YellowProductions]

Great point about Ala Moana hotel.. and thanks for that tip on the Sheraton Waikiki.. I guess I've always been upgraded due to my Marriott status

[@markcummings3146]

Visited Oahu from UK this summer for our 15th wedding anniversary, it's pretty much half way around the world for us but we loved it! Did a submarine tour on Waikki beach, snorkelling, circle island tour. It's so clean but a bit pricey in the Waikki area but well worth visiting for a bucket list.

[@yaboirolly]

You mind if I ask how much you spent for 1 person or per person? Was it A Luxury, Mid range, Budget friendly trip? I go next month & I want to prepare

[@markcummings3146]

@@yaboirolly It wasn't cheap but would not describe it as luxury. I would say if you don't stay right on the beach in Waikiki (we stayed at the Hilton four star property a block back) and it was noticeably cheaper. The tours we did were not too expensive, we booked through tripadvisor in advance around $80 per person but the submarine was more expensive. I would say for the two of us we spent around $1000-1500 for the week on trips, food and other miscellaneous things including an expensive meal at one of the top steakhouses which cost around $250-300 for two of us with tip). The hotel I think cost around $1400 for the week.

[@yaboirolly]

@@markcummings3146 thanks for the info.

[@dianelipson5420]

Hawaiian Airlines reminds me of old school flying. They’re so lovely, smart and safe and very efficient. Just a wonderful experience.

[@DiegoGarcia-bf8fq]

Great information !! Thank you a lot for sharing

[@kenl9097]

Great video, Chris! This is a complete guide to Oahu from transportation, places to stay, places to visit, places to eat. A must watch if you are traveling to the beautiful island of Oahu. Thank you, Chris .

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ken!

[@ajsato7914]

Absolutely LOVE the Ice Creams and Sorbet's at Henry's Place🤩 We go almost every day to re-stock and the Fresh Mango Ice Cream and Guava Sorbet are our FAVORITES!

[@YellowProductions]

Mmmm!

[@alexwallace6120]

Thanks! You make me want to visit there! You are a great travel guide so filled with information on lodging ,restaurants snacks ,activities beaches and more. I also think your honest and you have a sense of humor and fun.

[@YellowProductions]

So nice of you Alex!

[@lowlola2965]

Easily one of the best, most informative, all-around videos subscribed!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks lowlola!

[@eugenelynch3032]

Aloha from San Francisco; I was born on Island and never left.

[@taraschulz]

This video was packed with so much great information. Thank you. I feel prepared now for our trip.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sabby899-qp1dw]

I love that you wear your yellow tshirt everywhere. It takes the thought out of what to take. I will travel to alaska and hawaii carry on only. 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sabby

[@lydiakualapai8372]

Giovanni’s on the North Shore serves the best garlic shrimp! Mahalo for the recommendation!

[@YellowProductions]

Mmmm

[@stargazer5073]

May and October are my fav times

[@PeaceFan1]

Ditto...xo

[@Frogbjb]

Love eating the shells, they’re cooked with the shells on so all that garlic-y flavor goes into the shells, and adds so much more flavor.

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Fabulous job on the Oahu Travel Guide. . Very detailed information even if it's good or bad. Viewer's should have a pretty good idea what we have to offer as a tourist destination. I'm might have to call you a Kama'aina now because you been to Oahu so many times and know so much about the island. Mahalo and take care.😀🤙🤙🤙

[@YellowProductions]

Right on James 😀

[@harrymiram6621]

Kama'aina=Kah-mah-eye-nah=Native born. You may have been thinking of maka'ainana=Mah-kah-eye-nah-nah, referring to general populace

[@valerieruddy20]

Excellent video, we are visiting for a few days before a cruise & your information is much appreciated

[@tiaeshanicole6735]

Thank you for your time and energy in making this informative video. I am planning a trip soon and this was so helpful!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!

[@edvaira6891]

Chris, I will ALWAYS think the world of you because You introduced me to Byodo-in which is the very first thing we visited our first day…and we went back twice in the remaining six days we were there…we just loved it…Also, Definitely agree about the Polynesian Cultural Center! While it was pricey for the four of us ($700 plus) IT WAS SO VERY WORTH IT!!

[@YellowProductions]

Right on Ed! Glad you enjoyed Byodo-in and the Polynesian Cultural Center!

[@startupwebdotme]

I love Hawaii. I love the homey feeling and the warmth of the people. Lovely

[@estherwoody3967]

Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the support Esther!

[@thisisurcaptain]

this is the perfect video to learn everything about Hawaii. So well done! Thank you.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Captain!

[@sweetbug]

Always great content from you!!! Thank you so much for putting this all for us.

[@Duetz13]

Thank you this essentially told me where not to go (touristy traps) and helped me rule out a lot of places.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad to be of assistance 😀

[@Star-u3t1l]

Oahu is nice but if you like nature, Kauai is a great choice!

[@philt5782]

Love your video! Oahu is on my bucket list being a Magnum fan growing up in the 70's and 80's. I'm used to Island time having grown up on Manitoulin , Northern Ontario. Lots of great info. Thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Phil!

[@joefisher1972]

Tell TC to get the chopper ready haha! I hear that Robin's Nest is actually a private residence near the North Shore!

[@boomertuber8878]

@@joefisher1972 Robins nest WAS just a few miles from Waikiki. Last time I was there they were replacing it with other high end dwellings. You could still get around back and swim in the tidal pool though which was VERY cool! Not sure about Robins nest location from New Series.

[@harrymiram6621]

@@joefisher1972...Robyn's Nest was in Kailua/Waimanalo area & was razed >7+ yrs ago. Tried to watch re-boot but no such luck

[@joefisher1972]

Thanks for the info!@@harrymiram6621

[@tamiewert808]

We stayed a couple times at Twin Fin, formerly known as Aston Waikiki, and it was absolutely one of our fav places to stay in Waikiki!! Great location, great staff, beautiful rooms and they left us a nice beach bag with sunscreen and other little treats!! Saint Patrick's Day parade is a fav, and if i could recommend a great thing for travelers to do, it would be Pearl Harbor, and the circle bus tours, which is a day long trip that stops at places like the North Shore, waterfalls you can swim in, and the Dole Plantation!! Must do!!! We did the submarine excursion as well, and although it was quite pricey, it was well worth it!! Cheeseburger in Paradise was one of our fav eateries, and also cheesecake factory! There is almost always live entertainment at the Royal Hawaiian courtyard, and don't get me started on the shave ice!! Drooling 😋

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the extra tips Tamie!

[@TheseOldCards]

Not sure if I skipped over it in the video but you didn’t mention the big swap meet at the Stadium on Wednesdays and the weekends

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the additional tip!

[@GaryBurrSingh]

This was a super helpful video! Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@harrymiram6621]

Agree w/U 110% on luaus, Chris. Being born/raised here, have taken part in all sorts of luaus....Wedding, graduations, first birthdays, retirement, etc., etc.. LOTS of hands-on, back breaking, intensive labor. Directions being shouted out, sweaty & wet. All age ranges pitch-in...>6-75. Younger ones are KP duty w/siblings, cousins, aunties....

[@Dancingkitten_yt]

This was very informative. Thank you. Thinkin about planning a trip soon. You set my nerves at ease a bit:)

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephenjones8645]

Chris, if you haven't tried Big Chief's Luaha/Fia Fia (put on by the same group), I would highly recommend checking it out. We've been to a few, but that's the only one we have really enjoyed and end up going back to nearly everytime we are in Hawaii.

[@marcielynn4886]

😮You can fit all the islands into the big island.😮

[@jerryangton408]

yes but its like a retirment home nothing to do😅

[@jerryangton408]

Place shut down 7pm😅😅

[@JaclyTravel]

Thanks for the great video! Headed to Honolulu soon, this is really helpful.

[@meathook2448]

I've used Turo 3 times in Hawaii and it was awesome every time, much cheaper than the rental car companies. I just made sure the people I rented from had lots of great reviews.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip on Turo!

[@spannaspinna]

I see there is some really cool cars on there also

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

How much cheaper by Turo? Thought about it, but I hear horror stories about AirBnB, so i figured Turo would be the same. I don't want to drive someone's used car. My 7 day rental from Budget costed $300.

[@meathook2448]

@@Vagabond_Etranger what do you think you’re driving when you rent from a rental car company? You’re driving a used car that MANY more people have driven. Price will depend on what time of year you go, but last time I was on Oahu I rented a very nice VW Tiguan for $49 a day.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

@@meathook2448 You're right. So it's roughly the same. My rental was a Jeep grand cherokee.

[@Chicagomoney86]

Best video

[@alm5535]

It was nice meeting you 🤙🏾 Great video as always.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks! You too!

[@nadin.ivanova6087]

Great video! very informative thanks so much !

[@ryanguzek361]

great video, best place ever

[@rose415]

Ty another great video

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job chris thumb up

[@CRISANTAESTORNINOS]

Great job. You work hard for this. You knew a lot more than I do & I live here. FYI, Hawaii has 4 seasons🤣 We have s Winter & spring & autumn 🤣

[@mustafarifat2383]

I have experience with Turo in Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA. Both experiences were good. It is just like airbnb, you can see ratings and select superhosts. They have their built-in insurance option in the app, the minimum one is cheap but practically it is almost of no use ($3000 dollar out-of-pocket max). The other options have lower out of pocket max, but not so cheap. If you have any other way to cover up for the insurance (such as through your credit cards)- I found Turo to be a better option than traditional rental cars.

[@eminhawa]

Great video thank you for the iinfo!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

Should mention Foodland and their fantastic Poke bar! Stopping there instead of Costco to pick up groceries.

[@johnbolton5569]

Another great video. I always enjoy your videos. I learn a lot from them.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome, thank you John!

[@JoeCosentino]

Love the stuff rider now we are DVC members so we are out at the vacation club

[@reyjking1]

love your hawaii videos...

[@mileone734]

Sho-yu eat the skin bro!

[@Saavedralonginoorganization]

Extremely informative video, thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sabrina-od4mr]

Excellent video!🤙🏽

[@YellowProductions]

Appreciate it!

[@richardmercer2337]

Yes DEFINITELY visit the Cultural Center! You will need a rental car (or an expensive taxi ride), and an entire day, but it's worth it!

[@ELi5286]

They have busses to the center! I thinks it’s about $50 per person. And you can call PCC to book it.

[@jordansme1234567]

thought you would be annoying and over the top.. you delivered a great video, fantastic job of not being overly talkative but still informative.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jordan 😀

[@dawnodunc]

Enjoyed this video! Thank you. Where is that Aloha signing Things to do section? I like sign photos.

[@YellowProductions]

The Aloha sign is in the Marriott Waikiki

[@dawnodunc]

Thanks I will look for it! Know of any other sign photo ops in Waikiki or Oahu?@@YellowProductions

[@traceyroyce6570]

You don't mention Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort - a couple of doors down from the Royal Hawaiian - Dukes is downstairs. BEST hotel EVER!!!!

[@canyonoverlook9937]

So many things are more crowded now. I did the Diamond Head hike in 1989 and only a few people were doing the hike. Now you need a reservation. Angels Landing at Zion now has a lottery. I was at Angels Landing in 2011 and you could just go up. I don't think they even had lights in the tunnel at Diamond Head in 1989. It was pitch black walking through there if I remember correctly. We were leaving the Diamond Head crater after the hike heading for the car tunnel and an elderly Swedish couple was walking out to go catch a bus. my dad stopped and picked them up. We gave them a ride to the bus stop.

[@YellowProductions]

Indeed.. the power of the internet I think. More people at the "best" sights

[@canyonoverlook9937]

@@YellowProductions Also, there are a lot more people in the world compared to 30-40 or 50 years and a greater percentage of those people can afford to travel. In the 70s and 80s people didn't fly around as much as they do now.

[@harrymiram6621]

That is the Epitome of "Aloha spirit"...helping others in need, regardless of situation. As song lyrics say..."You gotta live Aloha...the heartbeat of this land"

[@clydenakashima7393]

When I visit from the neighbor island I stay at the Pagoda Hotel; because it is close to Don Quiijote, Walmart and Ala Moana Center.

[@harrymiram6621]

AGREED! Pagoda is Very much a "hidden gem" amongst hustle/bustle in HNL/WKK. Also XLNT Sunday brunch buffet

[@Passportpavi]

Awesome video as per usual, thank you!! I think you just made me decide to book the trip! 😆 Is there a preferred payment in most places credit card versus cash? Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome.. I think Hawaii is pretty card friendly

[@harrymiram6621]

2 places recommend when searching for Hawaiian print aloha shirts/muumuu's....T &L Muumuu Factory & Hina Hawaii-Pearlridge

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip

[@burpiedoodle]

Sandy Beach is wicked. I got pounded on the sea floor by a huge wave with large boulders rolling around..

[@YellowProductions]

Ouch!

[@nylonyt228]

those are some beautiful shots of Oahu in the beginning, what video did you get those from if it's found here on KZbin? Or did you get those shots yourself?

[@josesantillan237]

One of foodies I was going to was Rainbows drive in

[@darrylk808]

Great video. FYI, buy your sunscreen in Hawaii. There are restrictions on the type of sunscreen. Many will kill the coral, so they restrict the types that can be sold or used. Isn't the Marriott in Waikiki a "Resort & Spa?" I.e. no lounge. I stayed once and was disappointed in the missing lounge.☹️ I have to have my unlimited diet coke.😂 Diamond head hike can't be hard, the old Japanese tourists hike it in heels and dresses.😂

[@YellowProductions]

Yes. The Marriott Waikiki is missing a lounge. Which is lame.. for that reason the Westin and Sheraton are better as they have lounges

[@blastoise65]

Thanks, Chris. Loved watching this video. I am traveling alone with 2 young kids and wanted to know if it is safe to use TheBus from the airport to the hotel at 10:30pm?

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! And hmm... I've never ridden the bus at the hour... remember that on the bus you can't take "check in" size luggage... with 2 kids I'd imagine you're doing more than carry-on

[@blastoise65]

​@@YellowProductions Just carry-ons. I plan on traveling cashless, except bring some bills for tips. Is that feasible?

[@halbertr]

Yes! Please tell everyone not to walk on the coral! Takes years to grow just a tiny bit

[@strides1000]

I didn’t get culture shock when I went to Hawaii but I did get culture shock when I went to their airport 😂 it felt like you’re waiting outside for a bus or something. I wasn’t even sure if I was at the gate or trespassing on the landing pad lol

[@YellowProductions]

Hah.. for sure!

[@mateodrexel3620]

Hey, are 5-6 days enough to see most of the island ? and do some hikes ? planning to visit from germany

[@YellowProductions]

Yes. I think 5-6 days is pretty good for a first trip to Oahu

[@DabWillDoIt]

14:38 shorty is caked up gawd damn

[@MVP0137]

3:50 the stadium is condemned. only thing there is the swap meet which you should visit

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the update

[@juliansutton5819]

Heading to Wakiki/Oahu in April. Glad you reinforced my decision not to go to a Luau. Spending $400 for my fiance and I do see a cool show and have buffet food. I'd much rather do something, like go to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Then go to a nice restaurant of your choosing and have a $100 pp meal. Like a steakhouse.

[@maddog6620]

You are cool 😎

[@miket.3248]

How is the parking (cost and available)? Can I park at the mall and walk to the beach?

[@YellowProductions]

Expensive :). Yes. You can park at Ala Moana and walk

[@DelhiBelly1620]

Chris- In a couple weeks I’ll be spending 24 hrs in Waikiki, staying at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort. Do you have any recommendations for oceanfront fine dining for dinner in the area? We can travel by foot or by ride share. Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Hi DelhiBelly -- yeah.. the beachhouse at the Westin Moana Surfrider

[@DelhiBelly1620]

@@YellowProductions thank you Chris!

[@ilovemyoregon]

Locals call them slippahs! :)

[@tyuntyatravels]

Do you ment to tip even at food trucks and Zippy's and places like that, at food courts..etc?

[@prp3231]

It amazes me how countries like the USA, mainland Europe, Australasia etc are geared up to accommodate tourists and make their tourist areas clean, well maintained and with good transport infrastructure. This is not the case when we look at the UK.

[@yher7652]

How much is the cultural center?

[@GhostSal]

Any good burger and taco places in (or near) Waikiki?

[@YellowProductions]

Teddy's Bigger Burgers in Waikiki

[@GhostSal]

@ Appreciate the answer, thank you.

[@Sabby899-qp1dw]

Coming from Australia i want to see a walmart 😂😂😂

[@janeyang6176]

Where is the best place to see turtles in mid February? Thanks.😃

[@Karen-en8rb]

Is there any rental car places around the ship port?

[@Twinsen764]

I need to show my parents this video so they can take me to the North Shore.

[@SuperAndora]

When was this video recorded?

[@Eddyrozay]

6 months ago

[@Randilynn66]

A lot of times, off airport car rentals are less expensive, due to less fees.

[@kerrygarforth4271]

Do you know where you can buy flower lei's at a reasonable price? We are staying at Aulani and there's 6 of us. We can't take them home with us so don't want to spend more than we need to.

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Kerry, there's a bunch of Lei stands at the airport. That's probably the easiest

[@kerrygarforth4271]

@@YellowProductions Thank you😀

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

Tim Ho Wan is expensive. Go to Sing Cheong Yuan in Chinatown. Royal Kitchen sucks. Personally, I wouldn't eat anything on the boardwalk, except Marukame Udon.

[@verasearle7570]

M. Udon is great!

[@CarrieMeredith-j5u]

Shanel Inlet

[@reenarabago8061]

First, I love your videos! You are so thorough and thoughtful. However, as a Hawaiian, born and raised here. Would you be able to add a little more safety and general practice to your videos about Hawaii. Just like the the warning on Sandy’s, safety on Hawaii beaches (shore breaks, follow posted signs, stay away from the monk seals and turtles). Hiking (follow posted signs, wild pigs, and trash, don’t liter). Those ideas would be much appreciated. And again, love your videos!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the suggestion Reena!

[@larrythedolphin]

I'm a very experienced body surfer, surfing the North shore hundreds of times. I broke my ankle at Sandy Beach once due to the shore break but went back in for 15 minutes more until I couldn't take the pain. Was in a cast for 6 months. Even for experts you can get hurt but especially rookies.

[@harrymiram6621]

FYI... Honolulu=Sheltered/protected bay=Hoh-noh-loo-loo, Not Hanalulu. Hana is town in E Maui Haleiwa=Hah-lay-ee-vah=House of the iwa(frigate bird) Waimea=Why-may-ah=Red water Not Waiamea. Also the names of towns on Kauai & Hawaii isle aka Big Island. Waimea Falls was used by James Cook to replenish fresh water/fruits-1778

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the pronunciation tips :)

[@KadirYanal-c1c]

Goodwin Ports

[@ZangwillMandy-q6w]

Green Harbor

[@PepysKimberley-t1r]

White Fall

[@marcielynn4886]

I call it Condolulu.

[@CharitaGrima-m9d]

Demarcus Lake

[@WilliamFennell-k2f]

Alfredo Inlet

[@JamesMueller-u6z]

Douglas Green

[@ToddPitts-i6d]

Noble Drives

[@WagnerMerle-m4u]

Boehm Freeway

[@matthewhoheisel4840]

Bring an umbrella?

[@matthewhoheisel4840]

Should I bring my Catan board and bicycle too? Lol

[@YellowProductions]

Yes 😀