Quote Originally Posted by David88vert View Post
I went to Oahu, and was not impressed. It's nice in Waikiki, but a lot of it is pretty poor. Beaches are a joke, as they are just volcanic rock, and not much sand, and the water wasn't as clear as the Caribbean. It looks nice and ok for 1 visit, but I don't need to go again.
I stayed with a friend that lived in Waikiki so I borrowed his bike and went all around. I definitely know what you mean by the poor parts of town. I can't say I agree with you on the beach part though because I saw so much sand and thought the beaches were very nice (especially in the touristy areas). Perhaps the Carribean beaches are nicer though; I wouldn't know cause I've never gone. I had a pretty good tour of several trails, Hanauma Bay, and sight seeing on the island.