Best spots to visit in Hawaii?

Question

going on a spring break trip with my friend next april to hawaii, and after being asked, i realised i had no proper idea of where exactly i want to go...

i would love the whole beachy touristy thing, but i (being from an island) know that some beaches locals avoid because they know its a tourist hangout, and i'd love to meet a few locals. oh and if theres a nice place to see a few hot surfers :P. overall i would like to know a nice area that i can visit, a hotel to stay, or any experiences you may have had there that you're willing to share with me.

thanks in advance for your advise -
xx

Answer 1

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The second poster got her coordinates mixed up for Oahu.

The East side is touristy (but with the most action with Waikiki and downtown) and quiet (with the best scenery), with the West side being barren and brown (with the exception of Miliani in Central Oahu and all the way up to the North Shore).

Oahu is your best bet. Lots of beaches. The North Shore has no tourists so head up there. The waves should already be dying down. It's a far drive from Honolulu, but it's well worth it.

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Oahu resident

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Asker's Comment:

thankyou so much for the help (especially for fixing the second posters flaws). and thanks to everyone for your answers, it was hard chosing a best answer.
xx

Answer 2

As with most things in life "it depends". If you want a night life then go to Waikiki.
If you want a quiet tropical island, go to Kauai.
If you want in between, go to Maui.

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http://fito-bochki.ru

Answer 3

Which island?

If you want the more local places try some quiet spots on the East side of the island of Oahu. North beaches are the nicest, west side is pretty touristy with hanauma bay but it's really pretty. East is bare and brown, but lots of locals in certain parts. North shore is where you'll find the surfers.

Answer 4

Go to the volcanoes, they're awesome.

Answer 5

If you want some local style food, Highway Inn is the place to go.

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http://www.myhighwayinn.com/

Answer 6

waimea beach - Jump off the rock!
You'll meet lots of locals up there, seriously! They always talk to the tourist too. Waikiki as well, there are locals there too! And surfers that you like.