The ULTIMATE Hawaii travel guide for first timers | What you NEED to know!

This week we have compiled a Hawaii Travel Guide for the island of Oahu! It's more than just a things to do list. Rather, it's an overview of each region on the island, transportation and hotels, food, culture and important need to knows. We created this video, because we searched for it before moving to Hawaii. We hope you enjoy it! Aloha!

A note about the people of Hawaii. This has been our experience in Oahu and what we've learned from the people we befriended as well as at our workplace. This information, of course, does not apply to all people living in Hawaii :)

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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Oahu Nickname & Transportation
02:40 Places to Stay
03:42 Weather in Oahu
04:11 Oahu's Regions
09:05 Food Overview
10:20 Things to Know
11:20 Hawaiian Culture

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[ld]

To tourists: please keep in mind that you are a guest on these sacred lands. Although, Hawaii is the 50th state of the US. Native Hawaiians are still fighting for sovereignty for their ppl. Please come respectfully, kind and humble. Being rude and demanding will continue to create more tension among our community. Resulting in locals and natives not being to keen to tourist.
Please be free not only to check out the beauty but also come on over and educate yourself on the Kingdom of Hawaii and the respect for nature here. 🌺

[sidneyrodrigues]

Born and raised in the state. While I appreciate your patronage and support by visiting our state, keep in mind that it's all an illusion. Just like Las Vegas. Most regular people that live here are lower middle class. We are continuously working just in order to survive and obtain the necessities. We don't have a lot of time to go to the beach or do those things that visitors enjoy. Just keep this in mind when you visit. Enjoy your time here and keep what I've said in mind when you return home. Aloha!

[hotdogNbuns]

Local here. Just wanted to say you made an amazing video. It gives so much vital information for tourists but also brings some awareness that might have otherwise never been considered by tourists. Great work!

[JazzyLnae]

Excellent video! I recommend first-timers visit the Polynesian Culture center to learn about the Native Hawaiian culture and other Polynesian cultures. It's tough to find that in Waikiki/tourist areas, where most of them stay.

[derrickdickerson]

I live here and this video was excellent. The only addition off the top of my head is checking out Electric Beach for the marine life (including sea turtles). Great job!

[millionzepf]

Just got back from Oahu, and used some of the suggestions that Denny and Nikki gave. Great advice! All of their recommended places to visit/restaurants were great. Highly recommend this channel!

[borikewt]

My family and I just visited Waikiki and stood at the Hilton it was absolutely gorgeous. I pray to go back again one day I fell in love with the culture and island.

[BruceLlE]

This is the best overview video I’ve seen re Hawaii. Nicely edited with eloquent narration. My wife, son, and I are finally going to Hawaii in July for the first time. We’re excited and can’t wait!

[danideshayes]

Love this Video! Glad to see you touched on the Native peoples of Hawaii and their culture! So important to know about the places you travel to before you go. Thanks!

[askSandra]

Your content is superb! I moved back to Waikiki 6 months ago and I’m using your videos to build itineraries for my husband and I to explore more of the island. Mahalo for your help! ;)

[leyladurmus]

I'm heading to Hawaii in 3 days & your videos have been incredibly helpful. I cannot wait to see Hawaii for myself soon! Thank you guys for the amazing content. :)

[mikeee]

Great video ! Went to Oahu in 2019, and booked to return in 2022. Most beautiful place on Earth! Can’t wait.

[beckygomez-beaster]

I can’t believe was there last week.
Im already missing Hawaii !! I’ll return in the future .

[megumimetal]

One thing you missed in your map of the Islands in the beginning of the video is Kaho‘olawe you forgot to label Kaho‘olawe
. The island is a sacred place it is not inhabited due to the US military using it for target practice for bombs for several decades. They broke the water table on the island from the bombings. Even though nobody lives on the island it should still be labeled.

[knitewe]

That was a great overview. I could listen to her voice for hours.

I’ve subscribed.

[brianwoods]

Love and appreciate your channel so much! I'm visiting Oahu for the first time this June for my grad trip, your channel has been so helpful in planning!

[J.BII_]

I love this and have binged almost all of your videos. Great advice in this video. We were just there last week on our honeymoon and everything you said is spot on. You have great footage inside the resort where we stayed 😃
To see the homelessness is sad for sure. Please keep the videos coming. There is so much to learn about the culture.

[gomez]

I am headed to Oahu tomorrow and will then spend some time in Maui too. Thank you for the 411!!! Mahalo...

[PCDev]

Great video! Very informative, thank you both so much!

[cameronmckenzie]

Looks so beautiful!!! Hopefully one day I’ll go!! 😍💙🩵🐟🐠🌺🌊🐬🌅🏝️🐚