Jade’s guidebook to Moorea.
Food scene
Coco beach Moorea
It's a MUST-DO. Great food, great experience.
Snack Mahana
Locals favorite. NO RESERVATIONS. Cash only.
HOLY STEAK HOUSE
Fancy setting, great food.
A l'Heure du Sud
Excellent food truck and best kept secret.
Pura Vida Moorea
Delicious Local Comfort Food
Allo Pizza
Best pizzas in town.
The only chinese restaurant on the island. Chinese food is an integral part of a Polynesian culinary experience.
11 locals recommend
Golden Lake
The only chinese restaurant on the island. Chinese food is an integral part of a Polynesian culinary experience.
Local hangout, street food. Little "snack" by the water next to Super U Are. Chinese delicacies, local sandwiches ("casse croute") and more.
Snack Rotui
Local hangout, street food. Little "snack" by the water next to Super U Are. Chinese delicacies, local sandwiches ("casse croute") and more.
Caraméline
Great breakfast and bakeries.
Moz Café
Yummy breakfast and lunch with a little lagoon view
Casa Vincenzo Moorea
Best Pizza in all of French Polynesia
Snack Didier
Local hang out for lunch
Sightseeing
A moderate level golf course with beautiful views on some of the holes.
16 locals recommend
Golf de Moorea Green Pearl
A moderate level golf course with beautiful views on some of the holes.
Belvedere Lookout
Gorgeous views of the bays. MUST SEE.
A nice souvenir shop with locally made juices and alcohol. Free tastings!
14 locals recommend
Manutea Tahiti - Rotui Juice Factory & Distillery
A nice souvenir shop with locally made juices and alcohol. Free tastings!
Cook's Bay, French Polynesia
Supermarkets
Super U Are
One of the best and conveniently located supermarkets on the island.
The biggest supermarket on the island with the most competitive prices. Located near the docks.
17 locals recommend
Champion Moorea
The biggest supermarket on the island with the most competitive prices. Located near the docks.
MAGASIN TIAHURA
Little market but super convenient in Tiahura.
Libre service Moorea
Very well stocked supermarket
Public Beaches
TEMAE BEACH. One of the few public beaches left in Moorea. The snorkeling is excellent because of the protected marine area.
16 locals recommend
Public Beach
TEMAE BEACH. One of the few public beaches left in Moorea. The snorkeling is excellent because of the protected marine area.
Ta'ahiamanu beach is located at the beginning of the Opunohu Bay. The mountains views right across make it unique and the sunsets there are magical.
13 locals recommend
Ta'ahiamanu Beach
Ta'ahiamanu beach is located at the beginning of the Opunohu Bay. The mountains views right across make it unique and the sunsets there are magical.
Wine Store
Le Chai de Moorea
Best and wine shop in town
City advice
Getting around
We highly recommend renting a car.
Distances can be pretty long and public transportation is not reliable at all.
What to pack
Sun Screen (reef protection preferred)
Sun screen is a must-have. We recommend using a brand that protects the corals and reef. Available at any local pharmacy.
What to pack
Reef Shoes
Bring shoes that you don't mind wetting because you'll spend a lot of time if the water or you can buy cheap jellies at the supermarkets.
What to pack
Mosquito repellent
Some people are more sensitive than others, but it's always useful to have some on you.
Useful phrases
"Ia ora na" and "Mauru'uru"
"Hello" and "thank you" are always welcomed and encouraged.
Don't miss
Pineapple Plantations
The pineapple is the fruit of the island of Moorea. There's many plantations in the middle of island.