Located on the beautiful north shore of Oahu, Romy's Shrimp is a top choice for Private Tours Hawaii.  When it comes to the sometimes competitive Shrimp Truck Industry of Oahu, we feel that Romy's is the best!!!  Their shrimp, prawns and fish are harvested daily and it shows when you sample one of these amazing local delicacies.

It takes 6 months for the Romy's, farm-raised White Shrimp to get to full size (about 35 grams).  At this size, the shrimp are harvested and transported to the nearby "shrimp shack" for preparation.  This cozy little shack is situated on the edge of the farm and is also where the dining area is located.  "The food is four-star quality, but the roadside "shrimp stand" atmosphere guarantees a real taste of local culture." 

Romy's prepares their shrimp plates in four different styles:

*Butter Garlic Sauteed (PTH recommended!!)
*Sweet and Spicy
*Fried
*Steamed

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The crater was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity.

Although there are various translations of the Punchbowl's Hawaiian name, "Puowaina," the most common is "Hill of Sacrifice." This translation closely relates to the history of the crater. The first known use was as an altar where Hawaiians offered human sacrifices to pagan gods and killed violators of the many taboos.

During the late 1890s, a committee recommended that the Punchbowl become the site for a new cemetery to accommodate the growing population of Honolulu. The idea was rejected for fear of polluting the water supply and the emotional aversion to creating a city of the dead above a city of the living.  Fifty years later, Congress authorized a small appropriation to establish a national cemetery in Honolulu with two provisions: that the location be acceptable to the War Department, and that the site would be donated rather than purchased. In 1943, the governor of Hawaii offered the Punchbowl for this purpose. The $50,000 appropriation proved insufficient, however, and the project was deferred until after World War II. By 1947, Congress and veteran organizations placed a great deal of pressure on the military to find a permanent burial site in Hawaii for the remains of thousands of World War II servicemen on the island of Guam awaiting permanent burial. Subsequently, the Army again began planning the Punchbowl cemetery.

February 1948 Congress approved funding and construction began.

The cemetery opened to the public on July 19, 1949, with services for five war dead: an unknown serviceman, two Marines, an Army lieutenant and one civilian—noted war correspondent Ernie Pyle. Initially, the graves at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific were marked with white wooden crosses and Stars of David.

Despite the Army’s extensive efforts to inform the public that the star- and cross-shaped grave markers were only temporary, an outcry arose in 1951 when permanent flat granite markers replaced them.

Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm is an excellent hidden stop on the island of Oahu.  The most favorable note about this particular spot is that the macadamia nuts are grown on the premises.  The local owners and staff are incredibly friendly.  In addition, the farm outlet offers free samples of a variety of macadamia nuts and flavors.  You can also sample Kona coffee while browsing their store.  The Tropical Macadamia Nut Farm is the perfect place to purchase local souvenirs, grown in Hawaii and made by locals.

Learn more about Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm here.