Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
3 years ago we made a goal to visit every public island in Hawaii (The big Island, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Oahu). So we spent a total of 9 weeks exploring all 6 islands. We did a lot of fishing, snorkeling, diving, beach combing, camping, hiking, and just meeting the most wonderful people.
Here are links to various activities we did in order:
(Hawaii)
Nephi's Smokehouse Kona HI -
kailuakonasmokehouse.com
Top Shot Spear Fishing Charter
topshotspearfishing.com
Kona Snorkeling Trips (Manta Rays)
konasnorkeltrips.com
Big Island Divers - SCUBA Diving
bigislanddivers.com
Check out
Ryan Myers Expedition (spear fishing YouTube Channel)
youtube.com/channel/UC_GjPTzrgoy6GRW4JrsgNYQ
(Kauai)
Desmon Thaine's gyotaku gallery website
desmondthainfineart.com
Desmond Thaine on Instagram
@desmondthainfineart
My super-awesome novist sister's website
ma-nichols.com
Rental property we stayed at vrbo.com/1377558?unitId=1935915&childrenCount=3&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=1377558&oc=udFi6gQh-b5y-8t3c4j41
Anini Beach: Great Beach for kids and Place to see sea turtles goo.gl/maps/JS8RGVtvwvzC3WHo8
Kalihiwai Beach: Pretty Sheltered beach we went to on Nathan's birthday
goo.gl/maps/gDBpNvDvRH9KgzCX9
Kilauea Bakery and Pizza Shop (ITS ALL AMAZING!)
kilaueabakery.com
Kilauea Fish Market (Ahi Tun wrap or Ahi burrito)
kilaueafishmarket.com
Chicken in a Barrel
chickeninabarrel.com/menu
Pinks Creamery (Hawaiian Grilled Cheese)
pinkscreamerykauai.com
Marks Place Restaurant (Ahi Tuna Burger)
marksplacekauai.com
Hamura Saimin (Get the wonton saimin and chiffon pie!)
tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60623-d493044-Reviews-Hamura_Saimin_Stand-Lihue_Kauai_Hawaii.html?m=19905
L&L Hawaiian BarBQ (Chicken Katsu or anything on their menu really)
hawaiianbarbecue.com
The Right Slice Pie Shop
rightslice.com
Hilo Hatties (Hawaiian Shirts and Chicken neck pillow)
hilohattie.com
Ishihara Market (poke bowl and poi)
9894 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI 96796
Kilauea Light house goo.gl/maps/s76m9fFt3oV68NeD8
Lahela Fishing Charter (Wale Watching and reef fishing)
sportfishkauai.com
Komohana Charter (Na'Pali Coast tour and spearfishing)
komohanacharters.com
Seasport Divers (Night time shore dive)
seasportdivers.com
(Maui)
Spearfishing Guide (Top Shot Spearfishing)
topshotspearfishing.com
Boat trip and spearfishing around the Island of Lanai (Maui Ocean Riders)
mauioceanriders.com
Night time snorkeling trip with (Shoreline Snorkel)
shorelinesnorkel.com
Personal Thai Chef and cooking lessons (Tikki Young)
mauithaichef.com
Submarine Ride
atlantisadventures.com/maui
Favorite Beach on Maui
Oneuli Beach in SW Maui
Favorite Breakfast Spot with the Malasadas, Loco Moco and French Toast
goo.gl/maps/eZyujCfNGN7vNRQy9
Best Bakery - Home Maid Bakery
goo.gl/maps/H9KkRZaeP6kYYUFy8
Huge Up Country Famers Market
goo.gl/maps/qRyQzb395nwwC4sw6
(molokai)
(Oahu)
Koa Pancake House
koapancakehouse.com
Moena Cafe
moenacafe.com
Island Brew Coffee House
islandbrewcoffeehouse.com
Fat Boys Hawaii Kai
fatboyshawaii.com/restaurants/koko-marina
Nene Goose Bakery in Kailua
maps.app.goo.gl/bad2iofn21mDefY78
Ted's Bakery
tedsbakery.com
Rockas Taiwanese shave ice (Bing)
instagram.com/rockas_bing
Dew Drop Inn (Chinese Bao Bun and Food)
dewdropinnhawaii.com
BYU Hawaii
https://www.byuh.edu/
Polynesian Cultural Center
polynesia.com
Pearl Harbor
pearlharbor.org
Turtle Bay Pill Box
Waihana Wetsuits (Tactical tech jammer shorts)
waihana.com
Patrick South's YouTube Channel (Adventure Agents)
youtube.com/channel/UCuD9aPKz5YukNZfT7lpYT4Q
Outdoor Boys on FACEBOOK
facebook.com/TeamOutdoorBoys
Outdoor Boys on INSTAGRAM
@outdoorboyschannel
BUY OUTDOOR BOYS T-SHIRTS
shop.spreadshirt.com/catsandcarp
3 years ago we made a goal to visit every public island in Hawaii (The big Island, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Oahu). So we spent a total of 9 weeks exploring all 6 islands. We did a lot of fishing, snorkeling, diving, beach combing, camping, hiking, and just meeting the most wonderful people.
Here are links to various activities we did in order:
(Hawaii)
Nephi's Smokehouse Kona HI -
kailuakonasmokehouse.com
Top Shot Spear Fishing Charter
topshotspearfishing.com
Kona Snorkeling Trips (Manta Rays)
konasnorkeltrips.com
Big Island Divers - SCUBA Diving
bigislanddivers.com
Check out
Ryan Myers Expedition (spear fishing YouTube Channel)
youtube.com/channel/UC_GjPTzrgoy6GRW4JrsgNYQ
(Kauai)
Desmon Thaine's gyotaku gallery website
desmondthainfineart.com
Desmond Thaine on Instagram
@desmondthainfineart
My super-awesome novist sister's website
ma-nichols.com
Rental property we stayed at vrbo.com/1377558?unitId=1935915&childrenCount=3&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=1377558&oc=udFi6gQh-b5y-8t3c4j41
Anini Beach: Great Beach for kids and Place to see sea turtles goo.gl/maps/JS8RGVtvwvzC3WHo8
Kalihiwai Beach: Pretty Sheltered beach we went to on Nathan's birthday
goo.gl/maps/gDBpNvDvRH9KgzCX9
Kilauea Bakery and Pizza Shop (ITS ALL AMAZING!)
kilaueabakery.com
Kilauea Fish Market (Ahi Tun wrap or Ahi burrito)
kilaueafishmarket.com
Chicken in a Barrel
chickeninabarrel.com/menu
Pinks Creamery (Hawaiian Grilled Cheese)
pinkscreamerykauai.com
Marks Place Restaurant (Ahi Tuna Burger)
marksplacekauai.com
Hamura Saimin (Get the wonton saimin and chiffon pie!)
tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60623-d493044-Reviews-Hamura_Saimin_Stand-Lihue_Kauai_Hawaii.html?m=19905
L&L Hawaiian BarBQ (Chicken Katsu or anything on their menu really)
hawaiianbarbecue.com
The Right Slice Pie Shop
rightslice.com
Hilo Hatties (Hawaiian Shirts and Chicken neck pillow)
hilohattie.com
Ishihara Market (poke bowl and poi)
9894 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI 96796
Kilauea Light house goo.gl/maps/s76m9fFt3oV68NeD8
Lahela Fishing Charter (Wale Watching and reef fishing)
sportfishkauai.com
Komohana Charter (Na'Pali Coast tour and spearfishing)
komohanacharters.com
Seasport Divers (Night time shore dive)
seasportdivers.com
(Maui)
Spearfishing Guide (Top Shot Spearfishing)
topshotspearfishing.com
Boat trip and spearfishing around the Island of Lanai (Maui Ocean Riders)
mauioceanriders.com
Night time snorkeling trip with (Shoreline Snorkel)
shorelinesnorkel.com
Personal Thai Chef and cooking lessons (Tikki Young)
mauithaichef.com
Submarine Ride
atlantisadventures.com/maui
Favorite Beach on Maui
Oneuli Beach in SW Maui
Favorite Breakfast Spot with the Malasadas, Loco Moco and French Toast
goo.gl/maps/eZyujCfNGN7vNRQy9
Best Bakery - Home Maid Bakery
goo.gl/maps/H9KkRZaeP6kYYUFy8
Huge Up Country Famers Market
goo.gl/maps/qRyQzb395nwwC4sw6
(molokai)
(Oahu)
Koa Pancake House
koapancakehouse.com
Moena Cafe
moenacafe.com
Island Brew Coffee House
islandbrewcoffeehouse.com
Fat Boys Hawaii Kai
fatboyshawaii.com/restaurants/koko-marina
Nene Goose Bakery in Kailua
maps.app.goo.gl/bad2iofn21mDefY78
Ted's Bakery
tedsbakery.com
Rockas Taiwanese shave ice (Bing)
instagram.com/rockas_bing
Dew Drop Inn (Chinese Bao Bun and Food)
dewdropinnhawaii.com
BYU Hawaii
https://www.byuh.edu/
Polynesian Cultural Center
polynesia.com
Pearl Harbor
pearlharbor.org
Turtle Bay Pill Box
Waihana Wetsuits (Tactical tech jammer shorts)
waihana.com
Patrick South's YouTube Channel (Adventure Agents)
youtube.com/channel/UCuD9aPKz5YukNZfT7lpYT4Q
Outdoor Boys on FACEBOOK
facebook.com/TeamOutdoorBoys
Outdoor Boys on INSTAGRAM
@outdoorboyschannel
BUY OUTDOOR BOYS T-SHIRTS
shop.spreadshirt.com/catsandcarp
