Fuckface McGee posted:

Oahu: This island is crowded. If you go to the Arizona then make sure you reserve ahead of time. I heard tickets are hard to get (but free?). There is plenty of good hiking in Oahu because there are so many people so there are plenty of trails. I would recommend Olomana Peak (may be scary, do not attempt if trail is muddy), Makapu lighthouse (easy), and Koko Head (steep). All have great views. Maybe Kuli'ou'ou ridge trail too for a nice view. Hiking up diamond head is easy and touristy. Waikiki is like Las Vegas without the gambling, very crowded and lots of nightlife. People who don't like Waikiki and want to stay in Oahu may want to get a vacation rental in Kailua or Hawaii Kai. These places are filled with mainland transplants (like me) and will appeal to tourists. Obama stays at a place in Kailua beach every Christmas. Also, I would recommend driving the H3 freeway into Kaneohe/Kailua. It has a magnificent view when you get out of the tunnel. Snorkel Shark's cove in the summer (summer has calm waves in the North Shore, you will die if you snorkel here in the winter). Same with Waimea Beach (come early, parking is insane).