Heather & Dave’s Hawaii Guidebook

Heather & Dave
Heather & Dave
Heather & Dave’s Hawaii Guidebook

Our Favorite Local Ono Grinds

A list of some of our favorite places to eat here on the windward side. We tend to steer clear of chain restaurants, so if you're looking for "where the locals go", well these are for you. Enjoy!
Good food, great atmosphere in the heart of Kailua town.
16 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Co. Kailua
573 Kailua Rd
16 locals recommend
Good food, great atmosphere in the heart of Kailua town.
Best margaritas in town!
15 locals recommend
Mexico Lindo
600 Kailua Rd
15 locals recommend
Best margaritas in town!
Be sure to hit the Windward Bar at Whole Foods. Yes, there's a bar with lots of local brews on tap...and did we mention the BBQ pork sandwiches!? Yum!
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
370 locals recommend
Be sure to hit the Windward Bar at Whole Foods. Yes, there's a bar with lots of local brews on tap...and did we mention the BBQ pork sandwiches!? Yum!
Lots of local brews on tap. Plenty of games to play as well.
25 locals recommend
Lanikai Brewing Company - Tap & Barrel
167 Hamakua Dr
25 locals recommend
Lots of local brews on tap. Plenty of games to play as well.
A great, eclectic place to sit back and have a bevy or two. Lots of local brews.
19 locals recommend
Grace In Growlers
143 Hekili St
19 locals recommend
A great, eclectic place to sit back and have a bevy or two. Lots of local brews.
A great place to grab lunch or dinner. Sit outside and watch the world go by in Kailua town.
86 locals recommend
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua Rd
86 locals recommend
A great place to grab lunch or dinner. Sit outside and watch the world go by in Kailua town.
Sit on the floor and eat with your hands! Best food around. BYOB. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
6 locals recommend
Casablanca Restaurant
19 Hoolai St
6 locals recommend
Sit on the floor and eat with your hands! Best food around. BYOB. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Great dive bar with the BEST buffalo wings! Tell Michelle we sent ya!
33 locals recommend
The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu Dr
33 locals recommend
Great dive bar with the BEST buffalo wings! Tell Michelle we sent ya!
Big menu with live entertainment on the weekends.
43 locals recommend
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae Ave
43 locals recommend
Big menu with live entertainment on the weekends.
Good grub (stuffed bomber burritos)! Full bar.
10 locals recommend
Bowles Burritos
270 Kuulei Rd
10 locals recommend
Good grub (stuffed bomber burritos)! Full bar.
Many fro-yo options.....dole whip is my fave!
8 locals recommend
FROST Kailua
43 Oneawa St
8 locals recommend
Many fro-yo options.....dole whip is my fave!
Hands down our favorite place to eat. You may even see us there! The chopped salad and tuscan chicken are to die for!
13 locals recommend
Zia's Caffe
45-620 Kamehameha Hwy
13 locals recommend
Hands down our favorite place to eat. You may even see us there! The chopped salad and tuscan chicken are to die for!
Fresh, delicious sushi! Be sure to try the sake sampler.
28 locals recommend
Tokoname
442 Uluniu St
28 locals recommend
Fresh, delicious sushi! Be sure to try the sake sampler.
Tucked into a rainforest setting, you will love the prime rib and fish specials here. There are no reservations so be sure to get there for an early dinner!
114 locals recommend
Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku Rd
114 locals recommend
Tucked into a rainforest setting, you will love the prime rib and fish specials here. There are no reservations so be sure to get there for an early dinner!

Neighborhoods

Kailua town is a quaint beach town with lots of places to eat, drink and shop.
78 locals recommend
Kailua
78 locals recommend
Kailua town is a quaint beach town with lots of places to eat, drink and shop.

Beaches

One of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii
77 locals recommend
Kailua Beach
77 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii
#1 most beautiful beach in the US. Beware, parking is a bear and traffic can hold you back for more than 30 minutes. Best to visit early in the morning (think sunrise) or late in the day (sunset). Don't try to go on a weekend.
70 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
70 locals recommend
#1 most beautiful beach in the US. Beware, parking is a bear and traffic can hold you back for more than 30 minutes. Best to visit early in the morning (think sunrise) or late in the day (sunset). Don't try to go on a weekend.
One of the lesser known, more local kine beaches on the windward side. Gorgeous sandy beach with crystal clear water. True Hawaii gem!
26 locals recommend
Bellows Field Beach Park
41-43 Kalanianaʻole Hwy
26 locals recommend
One of the lesser known, more local kine beaches on the windward side. Gorgeous sandy beach with crystal clear water. True Hawaii gem!

Breweries

Kaka'ako is filled with local breweries (Aloha Brewing, Waikiki Brewing, Honolulu Beer Works, Hana Koa Brewing and Lokahi Brewing). There are painted murals on the walls of all of the buildings. Very eclectic, artsy vibe.
45 locals recommend
Kaka'ako
45 locals recommend
Kaka'ako is filled with local breweries (Aloha Brewing, Waikiki Brewing, Honolulu Beer Works, Hana Koa Brewing and Lokahi Brewing). There are painted murals on the walls of all of the buildings. Very eclectic, artsy vibe.

Sightseeing

A must do. Period.
88 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Pl
88 locals recommend
A must do. Period.
Best little town on the North Shore.
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
273 locals recommend
Best little town on the North Shore.
Be sure to go early! It will get crowded.
179 locals recommend
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy
179 locals recommend
Be sure to go early! It will get crowded.
Walk up and down Kalakaua Blvd and take in all the sights, shops and restaurants. Then cool off in the crystal blue waters of Waikiki Beach!
63 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach
63 locals recommend
Walk up and down Kalakaua Blvd and take in all the sights, shops and restaurants. Then cool off in the crystal blue waters of Waikiki Beach!

Traveler advice

Getting around

TheBus can get you where you want to go

http://www.thebus.org
Customs and culture

Take your shoes off before entering a home

No shoes in da hale! It's customary to remove your shoes before entering a home here in Hawaii. Leave da slippahs on da porch, but no take mo bettah ones when you go!
Don't miss

Here's a short list of things to do on Oahu.

Feel free to ask us. We'll be happy to give you tourist advice! Luau - Paradise Cove, Germaines best but Hale Koa (for military members) is cheapest; also a lot of traffic getting to Paradise Cove or Germaines on weekday. Chief's Luau is also good but can get a little risqué. Definitely for more mature audiences. Halona Blowhole along Kalanaanaole Highway Kaena point up past the North Shore Diamond head Hanauma bay - check days open and entry requirements. Kayak rental Chinamans hat Mokapuu Lighthouse hike (easy, paved) Waimea beach Kualoa ranch ATV tour Sea life park
Useful phrases

Aloha and Mahalo

Aloha is the greeting here in Hawaii Mahalo means thank you