Island and You: Circle-Island Local Food Tour of Oahu

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Tour all of Oahu in one day! This circle-island tour drives you to some of the best views on the island, with stops including Halona Blowhole, Makapu’u lookout, Kualoa Beach Park and Puaena Point – to name a few. On top of that, your day will be filled with local favorite meal and snack stops, allowing you to taste some of the island’s best flavors. Enjoy Leonard’s famous malasadas, sample macadamia nuts and coffee at the Macadamia Nut Farm and enjoy butter garlic shrimp for lunch! Make the most of your time in Hawaii and take a day to taste, see and feel it all!

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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Honolulu, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Tour all of Oahu in one day! This circle-island tour drives you to some of the best views on the island, with stops including Halona Blowhole, Makapu’u lookout, Kualoa Beach Park and Puaena Point – to name a few. On top of that, your day will be filled with local favorite meal and snack stops, allowing you to taste some of the island’s best flavors. Enjoy Leonard’s famous malasadas, sample macadamia nuts and coffee at the Macadamia Nut Farm and enjoy butter garlic shrimp for lunch! Make the most of your time in Hawaii and take a day to taste, see and feel it all!

Stop At: Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-1800

We’ll pick up tasty malasadas from Leonard’s to enjoy at our next stop, Halona Blowhole!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825

With transportation from Waikiki included, our circle-island tour begins with a view of the gorgeous Southeast coast of Oahu overlooking Halona Blowhole as we fuel up with a tasty malasada.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Eternity Beach, Kalaniana’ole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815

View the beautiful Eternity Beach cove and hear its history and famous movies filmed there as we drive past.

Stop At: Makapu’u Point, Kalaniana’ole Hwy turnout above Makapu’u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795

Next, we’ll take in the stunning views from Makapu’u lookout. Here you will enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Oahu’s Windward coastline and shimmering turquoise waters. As we depart from Makapu’u, take in the majestic Ko’olau Mountain Range views as we head to our next stop.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: He’eia State Park, 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4044

Brimming with Oahu history, Heʻeia State Park has good views of Kaneohe Bay, Heʻeia Fishpond, and the Ko’olau mountain range.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour, 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165

Our next stop is the Macadamia Nut Farm. See how they harvest these healthy snacks and sample the island’s freshest macadamia nuts and coffee. Visit the gift shop for the perfect easy souvenir to take home!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kualoa Regional Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96744-5133

Next, see one of the island’s most iconic views at Kualoa Beach Park. Nicknamed “Chinaman’s Hat,” the famous Mokoli’i island lies just off the coast. Young Hawaiian chiefs used to practice for their roles in this sacred space during ancient times. And behind the park, the steep, ridge-lined Ko’olau cliffs shoot up into the sky for a panoramic view! After the fun in the sun at this energy-filled stop – you guessed it – we’re ready for more food!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Chinaman’s Hat, Oahu, HI 96744

View Mokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman’s Hat, and hear it’s history as we drive by!

Stop At: Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp, 56-777 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

After the fun in the sun at this energy-filled stop – you guessed it – we’re ready for more food!

We’ll then serve up *Hawaiian Kahuku-style garlic shrimp at Fumi’s in Kahuku, the birthplace of this style of shrimp! Check out the shrimp ponds in this area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302

We’ll then serve up Hawaiian Kahuku-style shrimp at Fumi’s in Kahuku, the birthplace of this style of shrimp! Fumi’s garlic shrimp plate will have your mouth watering. Right nearby, you can pick up refreshing tropical fruits like mango or lilikoi (passion fruit) at the Kahuku Land Farm.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728

We’ll pass by Oahu’s most famous north shore beaches, including Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Beach Park and Sunset Beach. During the winter season, take in thrilling waves.

Stop At: Pua`ena Point Beach Park, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712

After enjoying the fruit, we’ll take you to a popular spot to see the Honu, or Hawaiian Sea Turtle! They often come ashore at this scenic point location to sunbathe. We will connect with them from a distance, as they are federally protected.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412

From there, we’ll continue our journey onto the historic surf town of Haleiwa. Stroll around, check out the shops and art galleries, and try a colorful, cooling dessert at Matsumoto Shave Ice!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI

Last but not least, the Island and You tour gives you the important chance to respect and connect to true Hawaii through a visit to the unique Hawaiian Balancing Stones monument.

Duration: 15 minutes

Sample Menu

• Blueberry Cream Cheese Scone – Enjoy a warm and sweet blueberry cream cheese scone from Diamond Head Grill and Cafe as you take in views of Diamond Head from Kapiolani Park.
• Hawaiian Luau Dish Samples – Sample traditional Hawaiian dishes like squid luau and poi from the Hawaiian Poi Factory.
• Kona Coffee and Macadamia Nut Samples – Sample fresh Kona coffee and flavored macadamia nuts from Oahu’s only macadamia nut farm.
• Fresh Tropical Fruit Samples – Sample fresh and refreshing tropical fruits like papaya and mango straight from the farm.
• Kahuku Garlic Shrimp – Enjoy an authentic Kahuku garlic shrimp or katsu (breaded) chicken meal with rice, pineapple and your soft drink of choice.



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