Oahu, Hawaii: The "Not-So-Complete" Guide
🚗 Transportation Inter-island flights: Honolulu (HNL) is the main hub. Car rental: Parking is expensive everywhere (even hotels charge ~$45/night for valet). 🏨 Accommodation Stay in Waikiki: Walkable to shops/restaurants, but parking is brutal. 🌴 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Diamond Head Book tickets online (no refunds!). Arrive by 4:30 PM for 4-6 PM slots. Hike: Wear good shoes (1.5 hrs total). 2️⃣ Kāhala Beach Jennie’s photoshoot spot—best at sunset! 3️⃣ Halona Blowhole Coastal walk from Kāhala (but far). 4️⃣ Byodo-In Temple Skip unless passing by (meh). 5️⃣ Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden Lush Jurassic vibes (closes at 3:30 PM!). 6️⃣ Dole Plantation Skip unless you love pineapples/kitsch. 🏄 Activities Surfing: Surfer Girl Academy ($110/group lesson—8 AM already scorching!). Snorkeling: Book ahead! 🛍️ Shopping Snoopy: Moni Moana + SNOOPY’S SURF SHOP. Patagonia/Stussy: Waikiki stores. ABC Stores: Save receipts—free tote/cup every $100 spent! ⚠️ Pro Tips Time zone: East Coast? You’ll wake at 7 AM—book early tours! Rain: Always carry an umbrella. #Hawaii #Oahu #TravelTips #Waikiki #Honolulu