Wonderguide by

Kyla Medina

Mofo's Hawaii Guide

Thanks for staying at Mofo's Bed and Barkfast! The Hoomans put together this list of their favorites! Hopefully this will help you have a doggone good time while you stay with us! Happy tails!

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Experiences

Here are some of our favorite things to do around here!

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Dole Plantation

Kyla:Several activities for you to enjoy: train ride, gardens, and maze. Get there when they open or you'll run out of time.

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Ala Moana Center

Kyla:Huge shopping mall. Any store you want, you'll probably find here.

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Bishop Museum

Kyla:This place is made up of the Bishop Museum, where you can learn about ancient Hawaiian culture, a science museum, a planetarium, and some other rotating exhibits. They do not use single use plastic here, but they do have plenty of water refill stations here so we suggest bringing your own refillable water bottle. The Bishop Museum itself is very warm so dress accordingly and maybe bring some ice water.

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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet

Kyla:Huge swap meet where you can walk around for a few hours and find some cool local products.

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Polynesian Cultural Center

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Queen Emma Summer Palace

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Manoa Chocolate Hawaii

Haleiwa Historic Town

Kyla:Cute little town to walk around, shop, and get shave ice. There's also a nice little area where you can rent paddle boards and kayaks.

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Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Kyla:Pearl Harbor has multiple museums and memorials to see. You can easily spend an entire day here and not see all of the exhibits. Do not bring a backpack or purse, they do not allow bags inside that are larger than basically an envelope.

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Feeling Outdoorsy

You're in Hawaii, go enjoy the outdoors!

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Pillbox Hike

Kyla:Short, but challenging hike with amazing views. Wear appropriate footwear, this hike is VERY steep and rocky. Do not recommend going after it has rained, it can get very muddy and slippery. Hike starts off of a neighborhood, if you can't find parking around the neighborhood, you can park in the Kailua beach parking lot.

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ʻĀhuimanu Trailhead

Kyla:This is a fun hike to see some waterfalls, but the path is not always clear and you may end up walking through the creek at some point so wear shoes that you don't mind getting muddy and wet. It is recommended to go right after rain to see the waterfalls, but it's still a fun hike even if the waterfalls are dry. You're going to need to park in the neighborhood and walk down the little grassy hill by the drain to find the start of the hike. The path is occasionally marked by ribbons. Look up the trail in the AllTrails app for more detailed instructions.

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CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Zipline Tour

Kyla:Beautiful place to go ziplining with views of the mountains and the ocean.

Hawaiian Electric Beach Park

Kyla:One of our favorite places to go snorkeling. There are lots of fish and occasionally turtles and dolphins. It's best to go early before it gets hot and crowded.

Our Favorite Eats - South

Hanging out around Honolulu or Waikiki today? Here's where you should eat.

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Marukame Udon Waikiki

Kyla:Food is amazing and inexpensive. Noodles are made fresh in house. Park at International Market Place. This place can have a line down the sidewalk.

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TEX 808 BBQ + Brews

Kyla:If you're looking for Texas BBQ in Hawaii, this place is it.

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Marukame Udon

Kyla:Food is amazing and inexpensive. Noodles are made fresh in house.

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Mana Musubi

Kyla:This is a great place to grab a quick snack if you like musubi. They have a lot of different kinds, but you need to go early because they sell out.

Our Favorite Eats - East

Hanging out around Kaneohe or Kailua today? Here's where you should eat.

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Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens

Kyla:If you're looking to go out for a nice dinner, this is a great option. The food is great and there is no need to dress up. It's right next to a huge garden where you can walk around while you wait for your table. Get there early so you can enjoy the view of the gardens while you eat.

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Easy ‘Que

Kyla:Nice place to go for BBQ. We suggest going Sunday morning before noon for brunch and getting the brisket loco moco.

Our Favorite Eats - West

Staying around Ewa today? Here's where you should eat.

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Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

Kyla:This is our go to ramen place. The gyoza is amazing too.

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Shinpachi Japanese Restaurant

Kyla:Really good, small Japanese restaurant. They do not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own. If you bring a bottle of wine, bring one with a twist off cap or bring a bottle opener, they have a charge if you need to use theirs. Their hours on google say they close at 6:30, but they are open until 8.

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My Cafe

Kyla:Really good place for breakfast or brunch. The restaurant is very small though so be prepared for a long wait time or just order food to go.

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Honolulu Kitchen

Kyla:You can get steamed or fried buns here with your choice of sweet or savory fillings. The buns are made to order so you'll have to wait a few minutes, but they're worth the wait.