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Pacific Grove is nearly an island - it is in the minds of people who live here - "surrounded" on two sides by the blue cold ocean. In a town that's half water and half land, we're in a specific groove where we love nature but also love to leave and see what the rest of the world is doing. Welcome along!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Hawaii and Oahu recommendations


As a mental note to myself and for you who want the short version of my recent vacation experience:

Oahu favorites:

Town restaurant in Kaimuki
Satura Cakes - three locations in Honolulu
Leonards Bakery (malasadas)
Spices (Thai and Asian restaurant)
Haleiwa Cafe for breakfast (get there before 9)

Big Island favorites:

Hapuna Beach State Park (best swimming beach, not so good snorkeling) north of the airport
Splashers Grill (gigantic burgers, huge breakfasts, right by seawall in Kona)
Kilauea Lodge in Volcano village
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort veranda/lanai
Kahalu'u Beach for great snorkeling near Kona
Keawe Kitchen in Volcano village (best salad, thin crust pizza)

1 comment:

Serena said...

So, I have a minor error correct. You never went to the restaurant called Town (although that one was on the options list, and is also highly recommended). We took you guys to 12th Avenue Grill, also in Kaimuki, Oahu