Tips on the Area This interesting historical park awaits your exploration. Close by is the best snorkeling in Hawaii, known as “Two Steps.” It is located over twenty miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts…
Tips in Visiting the Dole Plantation Having visited Oahu five times, we always by-passed this “tourist” destination. In our most recent trip we were in a gallery in Lahaina, Maui, when we were amazed at a photo of these surreal looking trees, known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus. They are also nicknamed the “painted trees.” There are several groves in Hawaii:…
Tips on visiting this Farmers Market near Diamond Head Located on the road to Diamond Head by the Kapi’olani Community College, is the “Farmers Market,” more like an International Bazaar these days. Accommodating to several cultures, it is a fun time to people watch and grab some good food. There is free parking at the college. It does fill up,…
A Few Tips Visiting the Puako Petroglyphs The Puako Petroglyphs are located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid Resort. It is well marked and easy to find. I would recommend going to…
A neat place to visit and hike This inviting beach park is located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid. It is well marked and easy to find. There are actually two trails.…
A Special Place Located by the harbor point of the Aloha Tower complex, Gordon Biersch Restaurant has an incredible view of the harbor. We went on Sunday and were able to snag “free” parking. Aloha Tower complex is going through some major changes. By contract, Gordon Biersch is allowed to stay where they are. It is an exceptional place…
You will not see a sign to his grave site. There is a sign on the main road that reads “PALAPALA HO’OMAU Congregational Church.” Turn left here! Since our last visit in 2012, the road to the cemetery has been re-paved! The ruts and pot-holes are no more. Also, the ranch on the right is for sale. It was a…
One of the Most Popular Restaurants in Waikiki If you walk by this restaurant on a nightly basis, you will see why this Cheesecake is the busiest in their long list of restaurants. There is always a crowd of people waiting to be seated. We like to eat at lunch where there is a cheaper “lunch menu.” Also, we go…
How do you trump a great Memorial Day weekend? You really don’t. We tried, though, by taking a hike to Makapuu Point to see the lighthouse. Along the way we came across “Navy men” in training. At the top of the point, we met Greg, a gregarious young man who likes to laugh. He has a bright future with…
Hiking Diamond Head is not a walk in the woods. I recommend getting to Diamond Head real early in the morning. Our first experience hiking Diamond Head was in 1998. The crowds were far less. There was a guy selling Diamond Head Tee-shirts with a certificate that read “Diamond Head Summit Club Member.” They delivered the shirts later to your…