Leaving Los Angeles
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Arriving Honolulu
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HNL Airport..
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Nice to be back.. after a long absence from one of America's best.. Tropical Paradise
Hilton Hawaiian Village..
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The " Disneyland of Waikiki" that can seem too overcrowded and overwhelming... but a beautiful property
Lanai Lookout
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Good roadside stop to view a Hawaiian sunset
Iconic Waikiki Hotel
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Hilton Hawaiian Village
A Village Classic...
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And oh so good.. Don't visit Hawaii without having one.. The adult taste of Aloha..
Room With A View
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Hilton Hawaiian Village
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Always A Treat..
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With several variations of this treat to be found around Oahu
Diamond Head Hiking..
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Further than you think from Waikiki. Take E bus to Waikiki Zoo.. then a Lyft.. or a healthy walk to park entrance
Advanced Reservation...
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Required but you can buy online for any available time.. then just show for a walk in admission. $5 plus tax/fees.
Waikiki View
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Bubba's Special View..
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From the top of Diamond Head
Diamond Head Lighthouse
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The Bunker View
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Spiral Up.. Or Down..
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To or From.. the bunker if you decide to make the loop a part of your hike
One of Nature's Beauty..
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Easily missed unless sometimes one is willing to take a close up look
One Way To Get To...
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Diamond Head.. Around $13 per person however from Waikiki a taxi or rideshare is about $20
Dukes Lane..
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A cool spot for a variety of local culinary delights and treats.. plus an ABC Store
Delicious Cold Noodles
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Duke's Free Loader..
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And frequent visitor...
Thifty's Ice Cream..
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Not the same in a cartoon.. but seeing this brings back great memories of the unconventional square Thrifty's ice cream cone
Malasada..
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Like a donut hole.. but with more flavor
The Taste of Waikiki..
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Continues at... Ululani's..(a local recommendation from my Diamond Head hike).. claimed to be a local favorite