we kept our rental and drove the next morning to
Savers. we were so overwhelmed with the size of the store bc we were starving, but there were too many good finds, it was like a treasure chest with all the cutest clothes at such a low price. i scored big on lots of resort wear, vintage swimsuits, and lots of fun tops that i can't wait to rock.
and after a long hunt and feasting on my loco moco, we layed out again at sandy's and headed back to the
Na' Hoola Spa at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki for a lomi lomi massage. This spa is hands down one of the top 10 spas in Hawaii and the view overlooks the beach making it a perfect place to relax.
Then we had dinner outside at
Roys, a Hawaiian Fusion cusine. The ambiance is great, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. I'd definitely come back here. Other restaurants we tried that I recommend are
Arancino, an itallian gem on Beachwalk,
Sansei at the Marriott if you're craving sushi,
Yard House for a killer turkey melt or
Mama's Spaghetti at the Makai Market Food Court in Ala Moana for more casual dining.
we continued our journey with our super cool rental and visited lanikai and sandy's- both are breathtaking beaches with different vibes to offer.
lanikai is known for it's clear sparkling waters, powdered sand and the view of the twin Mokumanu and Mokulua islands, making this spot a postcard perfect beach.
sandy beach is as gorgeous, however, it's beauty lies within high tides and strong rip currents making it a popular spot for experienced swimmers, body surfers, boogie boarders or anyone entertained by the massive waves crashing on the shore. It's a great gathering place for the younger local crowd but attracts families and tourists as well.
anyhow, while i was at both places, i noticed the fascination and love children tend to have to dig holes in the sand or build an elaborate sand castle where a mote allows the water to enter and spice up their creation.
check out the size of the hole this kid spent all day digging. i was so amazed i asked if i could climb into it, i couldn't resist the opportunity! :) and it's definitely a lot deeper than what it looked on the surface!
(top- target, bottom- billabong, hat- matsumoto's, beach bag- LV speedy 30)
i love this beach.
this is most probably my most favorite beach in oahu. next time around, i will definitely try the paddle boarding.
(liv boutique top, hollister shorts, urban sandals, matsumoto hat)
Today we rented a car and drove around Oahu.
First stop was the North Shore where we had lunch at the world's famous Giovanni's Shrimp Truck. There are many several trucks as you pass up such as Macky's Shrimp Truck and other variations of the same menu which entails a $12 plate of shrimp scampi with the option of lemon & butter or hot & spicy- which FYI- is non refundable.. ;)
Then we had dessert at Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa, a small quaint town that attracts locals and tourists alike. I ordered a large Mango, Lychee and Lilikoi combination with vanilla ice cream and condensed milk to top it off! :) Very delicious.
We continued our drive and discovered Wameia Bay Beach Park was closed. :( This hot spot is home to the famous cliff people come to jump off of. Unfortunately, the tides were extremely high and although many people layed out to enjoy the scenery of the beach, we left and headed east and stumbled upon a cute beach off the freeway that was empty. It was beautiful- quiet, still, clear, with turquoise waters; very refreshing.
