For the Hawaii guys, thoughts?

[nittanyfan333]

Wife and I decided to take a pre-third trimester vacation to Oahu. Staying with friends in Ewa Beach. Besides pearl and a luau, any suggestions for stuff to do or places to eat?

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Punchbowl National Cemetery, up above Pearl Harbor. An incredibly moving experience similar to the cemetery in Normandy.

 

[WanderingSpectator]

Take the drive to the North Shore to check out the waves if you’ll be there in between Nov-Feb.

 

[TiogaLion]

North Shore regardless of the time of year and plan to be at Sunset Beach for the sunset. Stop at every shrimp shack/truck you come across. Also, I can't remember the place that serves the world's best Mai-Tai so you'll just have to have one every single chance you get. Report back when you've found the best!

Something unique is to visit some of the ancient ponds. A few offer tours with a history lesson. Google up ponds on oahu to find some that are being restored and operational.

 

[PrtLng Lion]

Haleiwa on the north shore is a fun spot to get out, walk around watch the waves. Get some of the famous Matsumoto's shaved ice. We rented paddleboards there.
Kualoa Ranch has an interesting tour, including a ride up the mountain to see spots where different movies (like Jurassic Park and Kong vs. Godzilla) were filmed.

I guess the next ones might not be ideal since your wife is pregnant, but...

• We hiked a rainforest just outside Waikiki called Manoa Falls. Totally felt "one with nature".
• My first morning in Oahu took the kids up the Diamondhead crater hike. They were speechless at the view from the top.
• One of the highlights for me was hiking up Koko Head trail. It's right across from Hanauma Bay-- used to be used by the military, I believe. You use railroad ties as steps, and it's quite steep and challenging with an amazing view at the top.