Hawaii Rv Rental; Oahu RV or Camper Van Rental;

October 23, 2008 by Lisa · 1 Comment
Filed under: Camping, Hawaii - general, Oahu, Oahu Activities, Oahu Rentals, Vacation Planning 

Hi Lisa - Thanks for your website info! My question is that I am planning a trip to Hawaii for me and my son, who turns 16 in March. He’s a keen surfer/bodyboarder/golfer and we are both active types. I am wondering if it is poss to rent an rv or campervan on oahu from the airport and then explore the island like that, rather than book into a hotel. Or, is it better to stay in one place and hire a car etc. He particularly wants to spend time around Pipeline.

Well, the problem with Oahu, and Hawaii in general as it pertains to RV’s, is that there are no hookups. No one rents RVs because there is nowhere really to park and hook one up. A Camper van would work, but you would need advice on where you are allowed, or will get by with parking for the night. Contact these people: http://www.oahucampingvans.com/ and see what they say. Have a great time! Lisa

p.s. Here’s another Oahu camper rental site, Hawaii Campers and as you can see by the comment below, they will help you with permits AND pick you up from the airport!

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Oahu Itinerary - What Things We’re Going To Do On Oahu, Hawaii

August 29, 2008 by Lisa · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hawaii - general, Oahu, Oahu Activities, Vacation Planning 

Listed below are my itineraries for my Hawaiian Vacation for four adults. Can you tell me what you think? should I change, add or modify anything to my itineraries?

Flight departure to Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Morning: (0730hrs) USS Arizona Memorial Park/Museum (Take Ala Moana Blvd. /Nimitz Highway or (H-1) West to begin. While on H-1; look for the USS Arizona/Stadium exit, #15A)
  • Visit: the USS Bowfin Museum ($8), USS Missouri ($16), USS Oklahoma (Free), and Pacific Memorial Museum ($14)
  • Afternoon: Visit: the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punch Bowl (2177 Puowaina Drive 1-808-532-3720-Free)
  • Drive to Punchbowl Crater (Site Seeing/picture taking)
  • Visit: the Iolani Palace (364 South King Street $12)
  • Visit: the King Kamehameha Statue (957 Punchbowl Street)
  • Visit: Aloha Tower and go to the observation deck (1 Aloha Drive)
  • Evening: at the Aloha Tower Marketplace and dine in one of many in restaurants in area

    • Saturday

  • Morning: Breakfast at Duke’s Waikiki (2335 Kalakaua Ave at the Outrigger Waikiki)
  • Full day at leisure
  • Relax at Waikiki Beach and take a picture with the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (Next to the Moana Surfer Hotel)
  • Late Afternoon (If time permits): Take Highway 61 (The Pali Highway)
  • Visit: The Nuuanu Pali State Wayside (for some pictures)
  • Visit: The Town of Kailua and the beaches of Kailua and Lanikai
  • Visit: Pinky’s Pupu Bar and Grill (970 Kalaheo Ave, Kailua) for a quick bite or snack
  • Evening: Dine at the MAC 24-7 (Hilton Waikiki Prince 2500 Kuhio Avenue) or any restaurant in Kailua or in Waikiki

    • Sunday

  • Morning: Visit Diamond Head State Monument ($5 per Car), Diamond Head Light House, Diamond Head Beach
  • Visit: Makapuu Lighthouse lookout point
  • Visit South Shore beaches: Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park, Sandy Beach (8800 Kalaniana’ole Highway), Moana Beach Park (1201 Ala Moana Boulevard)
  • Visit: Hike to the Manoa Falls
  • Visit: Halona Blow Hole (along the Kalanianaole Highway) and Hike to Halona Rocks
  • Drive around Round Top and Tantalus Drive on Mount Tantalus (GPS Pu’u Ualakaa State Park for directions to Mt Tantalus)
  • Visit: Pu’u Ualakaa State Park (Movie: Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley was filmed here)-Park closes at 6PM
  • Afternoon: Take to North Shore (take H1 to H2 to drive along the center of Island)
  • Visit: The Town of Haleiwa
  • Lunch: at Cafe Haleiwa (66-460 Kamehamaha Highway) or at any of the numerous restaurants in town
  • Beaches to Visit: while at Haleiwa: Waimea Beach Park, Waimea Bay, Banzai Beach (where the famous Banzai Pipeline is), Ehukai Beach, Sunset Beach
  • Visit: Matsumotos Shave Ice (66-087 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa) for a brief snack of famous shaved ice.
  • Evening: Drive back to Waikiki for some relaxation or shopping and dine in one of the many restaurants in Waikiki

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    Boy, you are a trip planner after my husband’s heart :) Me, I just show up and look around to see what looks fun. lol. So, my first impulse is that you have a LOT planned - but I understand - you want to see it all. Anyway, regarding Oahu, everything looks good to me. One thing is I would do Manoa falls before you head out to Hanauma Bay, maybe even before Diamond head - it’s more above Honolulu than to the East like the rest of that stuff. Plus, Manoa falls is a HIKE. It’s just a mile but most of it is sloped up. You’ll want water and maybe a change of clothes or at least a towel to dry off with. Also, Kailua and Lanikai beaches are so awesomely beautiful you might want to plan a swim there.

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