Local Girl's Guide to Oahu - Menlo Park, California

Bob Marcucci

The Local Girl's Guide to Oahu is a must for anyone interested in finding the hidden gems of Honolulu and Oahu. The Guide is well organized, a fun read and covers everything from beauty shops to hole in the wall restaurants favored by locals. Donna's research is extensive and her frequent trips to Hawaii ensure that the information in the Guide is always up to date. I used the Guide several times on my last visit to Honolulu and was never disappointed.

Linda Schuck

Local Girl's Guide to Oahu was wonderful for our trip. It was great to have tips about what to eat and where to go. We used the guide more than any other, especially for eating -- and we ate very well. Even though we stayed in hotels, they all had refrigerators, so we used the guide to buy things for breakfast and lunch and sat out on our balcony watching the ocean. Heavenly.

Wanda Kling

Each time I go to Oahu, I purchase the most recent Local Girl's Guide to Oahu so that I have the latest information to make my vacation go smoothly. It has a wealth of information that I have found to save me time and frustration. It was really helpful this last vacation when we decided to visit Leonard's Bakery and knew to expect long lines and no parking. We got lucky because there was only one car there when we arrived, but the parking lot was full and the line long when we left a few minutes later.

Definitely worth our short wait for those delicious hot haupia filled malasadas.

Mike Kirkpatrick

You Need It!! We have used it for the last several trips to Oahu and found the best local restaurants, grocery stores, and tips on enjoying the Island no matter if we are visiting Honolulu, Diamond Head, Kailua-Kaneohe, the North Shore, or West Side all the way up to the end of the road!! We go at least once a year and Donna's info is updated personally each year as she explores new places--and the recommendations are always SPOT ON!!

James Price

I got this book after using the Local Girl's Guide to Maui on my recent trip to the Valley Isle. Spot on recommendations! Nice to have a guide that loads onto my phone. I don't want to carry a physical book around with me in the car or in luggage. Takes up too much room.

If you are traveling to Oahu or if you live on a neighbor island and want to know where to eat when you are visiting, Local Girl's Guide to Oahu is the perfect, and ONLY guide you'll need. There is a lot of great non food information, but that's the best part for me. Unlike a physical book that is already outdated as when it comes off the press, this one is constantly updated so I know who has the best poke on different sides of the island and where I can find it. I always know what to order. 'The Guide' is a time saver. On your way to the beach and need to know where to stop for mochiko chicken closeby? Consult The Guide. Best place to pick up a guava chiffon cake when you're heading to a friend's luau? Go to The Guide. Great places for drinks and pupus within walking distance of your condo...The Guide.

Get it! It's worth it! And it's cheap! You'll thank me...

Kristen Anderson

BUY THIS GUIDE!! You will not be sorry! We made use of this very helpful guide both in Honolulu and, on two days with car, in other parts of the island. The new grouping of restaurants by neighborhood in HNL is especially helpful if you're walking or taking public transit. The recommendations for restaurants, bakeries and trolley/bus lines were right on. Thanks, Local Girl!