jules vern
I will be on Kona side of the Big Island for a week. I know about the volcano and the waterfalls and the beaches, but I'm talking about things I won't find in a guide book. Like unique places to eat, visit, or hangout at.
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pearl harbor and the dole factory are on oahu, not the big island.
Sorry for disorganization:
If you want a little nightlife or touristy setting check out kailua town on Alii drive. Its where the chains are: Hard rock, Outback, etc. I personally like LuLus, a bar/grill on the coast...a lot of famous people have been there. Bubba Gumps is good too...some of the places have second story patios overlooking the ocean.
If you make it to the Hilo side, get some local grinds (food)...do yourself a favor and be open minded! Try a loco moco - eggs, gravy, choice of meat, rice, mac salad...i love em! Mahi Mahi, Kahlua pork...Musubi is a good snack item. I really like Cafe 100 and blaine's drive inn...great local places. Hilo bayfront has some cool shops some fine dining places and a great icecream/shaved ice shop - mom n pops owned. Try the halo-halo - my personal favorite...theres also the farmers market on wednesday and saturday - great shopping/bargaining...food, souveniers, clothing, anything you can imagine. Check it out.
Try to avoid the hilo hotels as they are all pretty dirty/ghetto....
Rainbow falls in Hilo is beautiful, akaka falls is nice too (420 feet high.)
Black sands beach is cool and unique (theres a lot of black sand beaches but im talking about "black sands" beach.
Back on kona side Kua bay is my favorite beach - beautiful white sand, great blue water with waves, and also it has showers and PAVED road - a rarity for many beaches.
Place of refuge is cool, its sort of boring but still very neat to see the statues/tikis. Near there, there is a place to kayak(I forget what its called) but you can rent a kayak from a local for a cheap rprice (if you can bargain, try the drunk guy on the picnic table with the dog) and kayak out to captain cooks monument. In the early mornings dolphins like to go there.
I really enjoy the elevated drive above the kona coast - im not sure how exactly we got there, but its on the way to kailua town from place of refuge - i have never seen a more beautiful view.
If you are wondering how to get around the island, car rentals are fairly cheap...gas isnt but compared to the rest of the US rentals are very fair. Theres also the Hele-on bus that circles the island - you have to check for times...i think its on the web...search for hele on bus schedule big island.
The bus is totally free (or was a few months ago) but takes about four hours. Theres a lot of nice scenery though!
Wai'pio valley is really nice too...theres companys that will take you down the ridiculously steep road to get down there (you NEED 4x4.)
Be careful though...there are people on the island with a little hostility toward tourists...namely white people (haoles)...if you get called "f****** haole" it isnt a friendly gesture...just ignore them and get away. It isnt your fault but your ancestors took their land and some of them are still pissed. Haole can be used in a more friendly term too so dont immediately get offended if you hear this.
There are MANY MANY MANY friendly locals. Be respectful at all times...do not act like you are better than anyone...it is very offensive...remember that you are a guest on their islands...Keep an open mind and if you get called out just get away...dont be surprised if you are offered pot either as its almost a cultural thing!
If you have any q's msg me!
Some local pidgin that might throw you off:
grind: eat
ono: good
choke:a lot/many
wahine: women
kane: men
brah:bro
howzit: hows it going?
no can: I cant
no can no can: I really cant
pearl harbor and the dole factory are on oahu, not the big island.
Sorry for disorganization:
If you want a little nightlife or touristy setting check out kailua town on Alii drive. Its where the chains are: Hard rock, Outback, etc. I personally like LuLus, a bar/grill on the coast...a lot of famous people have been there. Bubba Gumps is good too...some of the places have second story patios overlooking the ocean.
If you make it to the Hilo side, get some local grinds (food)...do yourself a favor and be open minded! Try a loco moco - eggs, gravy, choice of meat, rice, mac salad...i love em! Mahi Mahi, Kahlua pork...Musubi is a good snack item. I really like Cafe 100 and blaine's drive inn...great local places. Hilo bayfront has some cool shops some fine dining places and a great icecream/shaved ice shop - mom n pops owned. Try the halo-halo - my personal favorite...theres also the farmers market on wednesday and saturday - great shopping/bargaining...food, souveniers, clothing, anything you can imagine. Check it out.
Try to avoid the hilo hotels as they are all pretty dirty/ghetto....
Rainbow falls in Hilo is beautiful, akaka falls is nice too (420 feet high.)
Black sands beach is cool and unique (theres a lot of black sand beaches but im talking about "black sands" beach.
Back on kona side Kua bay is my favorite beach - beautiful white sand, great blue water with waves, and also it has showers and PAVED road - a rarity for many beaches.
Place of refuge is cool, its sort of boring but still very neat to see the statues/tikis. Near there, there is a place to kayak(I forget what its called) but you can rent a kayak from a local for a cheap rprice (if you can bargain, try the drunk guy on the picnic table with the dog) and kayak out to captain cooks monument. In the early mornings dolphins like to go there.
I really enjoy the elevated drive above the kona coast - im not sure how exactly we got there, but its on the way to kailua town from place of refuge - i have never seen a more beautiful view.
If you are wondering how to get around the island, car rentals are fairly cheap...gas isnt but compared to the rest of the US rentals are very fair. Theres also the Hele-on bus that circles the island - you have to check for times...i think its on the web...search for hele on bus schedule big island.
The bus is totally free (or was a few months ago) but takes about four hours. Theres a lot of nice scenery though!
Wai'pio valley is really nice too...theres companys that will take you down the ridiculously steep road to get down there (you NEED 4x4.)
Be careful though...there are people on the island with a little hostility toward tourists...namely white people (haoles)...if you get called "f****** haole" it isnt a friendly gesture...just ignore them and get away. It isnt your fault but your ancestors took their land and some of them are still pissed. Haole can be used in a more friendly term too so dont immediately get offended if you hear this.
There are MANY MANY MANY friendly locals. Be respectful at all times...do not act like you are better than anyone...it is very offensive...remember that you are a guest on their islands...Keep an open mind and if you get called out just get away...dont be surprised if you are offered pot either as its almost a cultural thing!
If you have any q's msg me!
Some local pidgin that might throw you off:
grind: eat
ono: good
choke:a lot/many
wahine: women
kane: men
brah:bro
howzit: hows it going?
no can: I cant
no can no can: I really cant
were are the best pubs in cape town and names?
runrabbit
Answer
My favourite was the Green Dolphin down at the Waterfront, not so much a pub as a bar at the front of a restaurant. However, fantastic place - buzzing and with great live jazz music! Even better - book a table and eat there!
If you get to Hout Bay there is a fantastic bar on the main road overlooking the sea - used to be called Dunes but not sure now.
If you get to Langebaan (not sure if spelt right), which is North of Cape Town on the coastal road, there are some great beach side bars which also sell great food - perfect on a warm day when you want to get out of the sun and enjoy a good view!
Oh - and in Cape Town go to the "Obs" district (Bohemian area and good fun) there are a number of good bars on the main street - sorry was having too good a time to remember the names! Seem to think it was Obs Bar.
Finally if you get to Simonstown (or round that way, somewhere on route to Borders if heading towards Cape Point) is a great place called Cape to Cuba - AMAZING COCKTAILS!
Also, again not so much bar (more a great day out with amazing entertainment and the best cocktails) is Spier! Make sure to visit the cheetahs!
I could go on but most places are really restaurants with bars in as opposed to pubs - or so we found!
Have fun!!!!!
My favourite was the Green Dolphin down at the Waterfront, not so much a pub as a bar at the front of a restaurant. However, fantastic place - buzzing and with great live jazz music! Even better - book a table and eat there!
If you get to Hout Bay there is a fantastic bar on the main road overlooking the sea - used to be called Dunes but not sure now.
If you get to Langebaan (not sure if spelt right), which is North of Cape Town on the coastal road, there are some great beach side bars which also sell great food - perfect on a warm day when you want to get out of the sun and enjoy a good view!
Oh - and in Cape Town go to the "Obs" district (Bohemian area and good fun) there are a number of good bars on the main street - sorry was having too good a time to remember the names! Seem to think it was Obs Bar.
Finally if you get to Simonstown (or round that way, somewhere on route to Borders if heading towards Cape Point) is a great place called Cape to Cuba - AMAZING COCKTAILS!
Also, again not so much bar (more a great day out with amazing entertainment and the best cocktails) is Spier! Make sure to visit the cheetahs!
I could go on but most places are really restaurants with bars in as opposed to pubs - or so we found!
Have fun!!!!!
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