Reply #5: Tip: Hawaiian usually has slammin' deals between Honolulu and Oakland

[KamaAina]

rather than SFO. I think that's the mail flight or something. And there's a shuttle bus to the nearby BART station.

Surf lessons are readily available right at Waikiki Beach.

People usually say to see O'ahu and (at least) one Neighbor Island. On Maui, look into renting a condo, possibly in Kihei. WAY cheaper than a hotel.

Tip: On O'ahu, try to get away from Waikiki to eat, even if it's only to nearby Ala Moana Center, which has a food court with many different styles of ethnic food -- even Hawaiian! In "Wacky Wacky" itself, there seems to be little ground between fast food and fine dining. You could try Royal Hawaiian Center or the International Marketplace (while there, do stop by the Enchanted Tree and see my dear friend wh.o runs it; I am the largest outside investor!)

East O'ahu around Hanauma Bay has some of the best scenery in the archipelago. The Blowhole and Sandy Beach (not for wusses!) are nearby.

In CA, do explore SF and environs (Berkeley, arty Oakland, Marin). Fun AND progressive!