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Fruit Stands: A Local Special Of Waimanalo

You can't go to Oahu and not stop by a farmer's market or a fruit stand. Along with a rainbow of fresh fruits, flowers, and veggies, you'll frequently find Hawaiian-grown coffee, local jams and baked products, macadamia nuts, and even pop-up booths from popular eateries like Honolulu's The Pig and the Lady.

Chinaman Hat: The Asian vestige at Sea

Mokoli'i, or Chinaman's Hat Island, is a tiny islet in Kaneohe Bay on the east coast of Oahu that provides vistas of cerulean waters and towering cliffs. Chinaman's Hat Island is readily seen from the beautiful Kamehameha Highway route to and from the North Shore. This tiny island landmark received its name from its unique form, which resembles a traditional Chinese hat.

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park & Recreation Area

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, commonly known as "Sherwood's" by locals, is a family-friendly public beach park in the heart of Waimanalo Bay. With sand that seems like fluffy white powdered sugar and a shaded ironwood forest as a backdrop, this lovely stretch of shore is a Windward side favorite.