PureWow: "You may think you traveled to Hawaii for the beach and palm trees, but you’re really there for the doughnuts. In particular, the malasadas, Portuguese-style fried dough coated with cinnamon."
Jesennia King: "Excellent scenic spot with some parking . Great place to see whales during season . Bring water and sunscreen and hike to the tide pools below . Photographers dream !"
Adam M: "This bar rivals any bar in the world. Classic cocktails meticulously done with lots of Japanese highball variations. make reservations and more than once. Sit at the bar and wait for Justin."
Travel + Leisure: "The best tuna poke on Oahu, says Ed Kenney, chef-owner of Town restaurant. Order a portion tossed with pickled mango, kimchi, boiled peanuts, and poi. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c"
Lynette Eugenio: "Relatively small but the exhibits are great and the gardens are lovely. Definitely check out their monthly after hours event, Art After Dark, which happens every last Friday of the month."
Deb: "It's nice to be able to go inside the ship, a lot of history right there."
Damion Rowan: "Once you are done this great tour, if you find yourself hungry, do NOT buy a $6 hot-dog from the snack truck. Bus back to Pearl Harbor and get a better dog for half the price near the US Bowfin."
Jimmy Kastner: "The hardest parts of the climb are the crowds and stairs but it's worth it. Bring proper shoes. Your feet will thank you. And remember it's more about the journey. The destination is the reward."
Stephanie Leung: "Go extra early if you want to avoid the crowd and the heat. 7am is a great time to start. Anytime after 7:45, you'll have to either wait for a parking spot or park outside."
Agnes: "Lesser-known (hence less touristy) but beautiful beach. Head to the lagoon at the end for great swimming and seclusion. Wonderful picnic spot and the best place to watch the sunset."
Harry Covair: "Head out to the high point of the protected beach if you want to take pictures of the sunrise or sunset. It's an elevated surf break that affords a great view of Waikiki and Oahu's "west side"."