Heading to HI!!!!

[Raskal311]

So Im heading to HI for the firs time next week, since Ive never been to Hawaii Id like to some quick general advice on what to bring and what to do. Ill be in Waikiki for five days and plan on one day of scuba diving. The diver that I work with is taking me out to some of his hot spots!!! So far thats all I have planed Advice?? By the way I will have my own car during the entire trip.

Also on a side note, because of the new site name our server hasnt blocked out this site yet so Ill be around very often or at least until its picked up and blocked again.

 

[pnguy3n]

Should be an awesome trip, the weather should be like Southern Cali. I went last year for the Probowl. I highly recommend Pukadog haha, it was on the Food network for one of the best hot dog places. Also Duke's is a cool place to chill, you have to try their Hula pie. As you can tell I like to eat. I'm sure you're going to the top spots to check out sea life but I went snorkeling at Turtle Bay. That's a little bit pass North Shore, but for the "cool" spots PM me....*wink wink*

Have fun, are you going to get more Hawaiian flame wrasses?

 

[coral diver]

Maui dive at Molakini you can do a package dive


http://www.mauidiveshop.com/divetrips/Divetrips.html

 

[Raskal311]

Already got some really good advice via PM… Can someone recommend a good spot to snorkel with the wife?

 

[Raskal311]

Should be an awesome trip, the weather should be like Southern Cali. I went last year for the Probowl. I highly recommend Pukadog haha, it was on the Food network for one of the best hot dog places. Also Duke's is a cool place to chill, you have to try their Hula pie. As you can tell I like to eat. I'm sure you're going to the top spots to check out sea life but I went snorkeling at Turtle Bay. That's a little bit pass North Shore, but for the "cool" spots PM me....*wink wink*

Have fun, are you going to get more Hawaiian flame wrasses?

We should have a few in stock but more are in its way, maybe end of week.

 

[Raskal311]

BTW I'll be on Oahu so I need some tips for that island specifically. I currently am not planning on visiting another island.

 

[ZoaFan08]

What dive spots have they suggested? I have done a lot of diving in hawaii and some spots they say are great SUCK.

 

[ZoaFan08]

Hanauma (sp) bay is great for snorkling. Its a fun trip if you rent scooters in Waikiki and ride them to the bay, it takes about 30 minutes and its a lot of fun. When you go there make sure you time the tide and swim OVER the reef and get to where the caves are, you will see some good stuff. But make sure you time the tide, getting back will be difficult.

 

[scav1180]

Go to Sharks Cove which is at North Shore. nice secluded area.When you are up there, hit up matsumoto's shaved ice.. really good if you like that stuff and then hit up giovanni's shrimp truck if you like shrimp..


Matsumoto Shave Ice
Address:‎
66-117 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

(808) 637-4827

Sharks cove

59-672 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI‎ - (808) 638-7980‎

nice area to snorkel but if you are diving.. lol thats even better..

Giovanni's Original White Shrimp Truck (dont let the other 20 shrimp trucks fool you.. lol)
57-083 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731

(808) 293-1839‎

everything above is in north shore.

 

[lowbudget]

shark cove is nice if you are pretty good at it, if its your first time or so, so i dont recommend it. it gets pretty hairy out there

Go to Sharks Cove which is at North Shore. nice secluded area.When you are up there, hit up matsumoto's shaved ice.. really good if you like that stuff and then hit up giovanni's shrimp truck if you like shrimp..


Matsumoto Shave Ice
Address:‎
66-117 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

(808) 637-4827

Sharks cove

59-672 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI‎ - (808) 638-7980‎

nice area to snorkel but if you are diving.. lol thats even better..

Giovanni's Original White Shrimp Truck (dont let the other 20 shrimp trucks fool you.. lol)
57-083 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731

(808) 293-1839‎

everything above is in north shore.

 

[DMx]

Hanauma bay is pretty cool but this time of year you may not see as many fish as in the winter. I did both and noticed a drastic difference. You can plan the tide, but don't worry if you can't, the viewing will be spectacular regardless. Also, just off waikiki beach, is pretty good if you don't mind searching. The reefs are spacial so you have to do a lot of swimming but I saw moorish idols, tons of different tangs (yellow and powder blue mainly), many triggers, wrasses, etc. Don't forget to bring frozen peas. The tree huggers will tell you not to because it "disrupts their normal diet" but if you bring it, they will come. Seriously, hundreds of fish will surround you and you can take tons of pics. Don't forget an underwater camera. If you want, I have snorkel gear (his and hers) that you can take with you but pick up and delivery will be in San Diego.

 

[Raskal311]

Well I already got back but yes Hanauma Bay was nice, I liked the rock formation a lot. There wasn’t tons of fish but there were plenty to see; lots of huge tangs. I’ve done the frozen peas thing while diving in Catalina and can say it’s almost scary how many fish will swarm you. You’ll literally see nothing but thousands of fish coming at you and even when you’re out of peas they’ll stock you as you swim away.

 

[anthony911us]

dont bring the helmet flu........to our forum please...lol

 

[ShakaBrah808]

Glad you enjoyed the aina! I'm going home to hawaii in 2 weeks. I can't wait!

 

[JOSE CASAS]

Kevin any pix for this thread?