Oahu off the beaten path

courtesy of Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Kahuku's Shrip trucks don't look like much but watching the blissful customers walk away from these humble road-side restaurants with heaping plates of fresh, garlic shrimp scampi and your mouth can’t help but water.

The locally raised, jumbo prawns sold at about a half dozen shrimp trucks in Kahuku are just one example of the hidden gems Oahu has to offer beyond the bright lights of Waikiki.

Visit an Oahu's Farmer's Market. Have a picnic on a quiet beach on the Windward Coast. Discover local artists at the First Friday celebration in downtown Honolulu. With a little exploration, you’ll discover Waikiki Beach is just the beginning of your travels on Oahu.

Top 5 Ways To Get off the Beaten Path on Oahu:

5.   Hike to Makapuu Lighthouse on the South Shore.
4.   Eat a plate lunch and malasadas in Kapahulu .
3.   See Hawaii's largest collection of fine arts at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
2.   Seek tranquility at the Byodo-In temple, a meticulous replica of a 900-year old Japanese Temple.
1.   Check out local art near Chinatown during the monthly “First Friday ” art walk event held every first Friday of the month.