but watching the blissful customers walk away from these humble road-side restaurants with heaping plates of fresh, garlic shrimp scampi and your mouth can’t help but water.
The locally raised, jumbo prawns sold at about a half dozen shrimp trucks in Kahuku are just one example of the hidden gems Oahu has to offer beyond the bright lights of Waikiki.
Visit an Oahu's Farmer's Market. Have a picnic on a quiet beach on the Windward Coast. Discover local artists at the First Friday celebration in downtown Honolulu. With a little exploration, you’ll discover Waikiki Beach is just the beginning of your travels on Oahu.
Top 5 Ways To Get off the Beaten Path on Oahu:
5. Hike to Makapuu Lighthouse on the South Shore.
4. Eat a plate lunch and malasadas in Kapahulu .
3. See Hawaii's largest collection of fine arts at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
2. Seek tranquility at the Byodo-In temple, a meticulous replica of a 900-year old Japanese Temple.
1. Check out local art near Chinatown during the monthly “First Friday ” art walk event held every first Friday of the month.
