Originally Posted by
maortega15
I am planning my first trip to Hawaii in December from the 7th till the 12th. I will be travelling alone and will be renting a car. Will there be a shuttle to take me to the rental car and where do I get the shuttle if there is one? I would assume right outside arrivals but I just want to make sure.
I am looking as well for some good eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'm interested in the local sutff like BBQ's, Hawaiian pancakes, saimin noodles, seafood, loco mocos, plate lunches, Hawaiian desserts and stuff like that. Sam Choy is on my mind.
For things to do, I am looking to go to the Pearl Harbor Memorial. How do I get tickets, is there parking, etc? Besides that, I would like to do other stuff as well like Snorkeling, ATV's, etc.. Maybe someone has recommendations on things to do.
I would also like to bring some Hawaiian food back home like nuts, coffee, etc. So maybe some can recommend places to get those.
Tips and suggestions greatly appreciated.
Cheers
The Honolulu marathon is on the 13th of December so you will miss the chaos of the road closures for it.
I love Rum Fire which is located at the Sheraton. By day it's a bar with a lovely water view. At night it has loud music and a party atmosphere. The hamburger is great for lunch with a beer.
Visit Leonard's Bakery for a malasada or two.
Pearl Harbor you can book a tour bus or DIY. If you DIY pre-book your tickets online for the memorial. If you don't pre-book you are given a ticket to the next available tour which could be hours away. The rental car will make it easy for you to get there. We caught The Bus which cost us $2.50 each. On the way back we were waiting at the bus stop and a van pulled up. We were offered a ride to our hotel for $5 each. I was happy to pay that rather than wait for an unknown length of time for a bus I might not get a seat on. Doesn't always happen but is great when it does. My BIL thought I was nuts saying yes to the man in a van but he realised later I had made the right decision.
In terms of nuts and coffee buy them at an ABC store. They are easy to find.
If the Palace interests you visit in the morning on a guided tour. The guides are amazing and the palace isn't open to the general public at that time so it's quiet.
Hopefully I have helped you a little. I'm sure I will think of more for you.