First trip to Hawaii/Aul planning questions

[WAstateDVCDaddy]

• Leonard's Malasadas. Try to get to the original Honolulu location, they have more flavors than the truck
• Foodland for your groceries, deli, hot and cold food bar. This is possibly the most local Hawaiian food you can get.
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• Matsumoto's or Kaimana for shave ice. Matsumoto's is the classic but a lot of people like Kaimana better.

If you’re staying in Waikiki, definitely go to the original Leonard’s on Kapahulu. There’s always a line but it goes quickly. They are the best. The Leonard’s trucks are good, but not always the same quality.

An option to Foodland is Don Quixote’s near the Ala Moana mall. Foodland is mainly a local market. Don Quixote’s is bigger, has a greater selection, and has a large selection of local gift items (Mac nuts, local beef jerky, dried fruit, etc.). Plus a really large deli area with local plate lunches, a large sushi bar, and tons of other stuff.

Also in Waikiki, search out Waiola Shave Ice - there are a couple of locations. At its best, Matsumoto’s is about the same as Waiola. But Matsumoto’s can be hit or miss. I’ve never had a bad shave ice at Waiola’s. (I’ve had probably over 200 of them there).

 

[WillGan]

This awaits you!

 

[mort1331]

So we did our 1st trip july 2022 and stayed 10 nights, all at Aulani. We spaced out activities and rest day after each one. For us it was perfect,,,we drove to all corners of the island,,no issues. For us coming back each night was no different then us driving home in Toronto. Even with rented points they might be cheaper then Turtle Bay or other places. As well remember to include that you dont pay parking on points at Aulani.
My daughters were 15,11 at the time,,,loved Uncle Bryans for surf lessons, Climbworks, ATV at the Ranch and just touring the island and stopping at some food trucks that did not seem busy. Found a group of them infront of the Bellows Airforce Base. Good luck and enjoy