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Where Locals Eat in Bora Bora: Authentic Restaurants You Won't Find in Guidebooks

A local-focused dining guide to Bora Bora that highlights Vaitape’s markets and roulottes (food trucks), recommended dishes (poisson cru, firi firi), and where to find authentic, budget-friendly island food away from resort restaurants.

Secret Spots for Epic Eats: Where Locals Go in Bora Bora (and Why You Should Too)

Practical tips and spot recommendations for eating like a local in Bora Bora, including Vaitape’s morning market, suggested street-food stalls, and advice on cash, hours, and which fruits and seafood to try.

Sightseeing in Bora Bora: The Ultimate Guide to Paradise

Comprehensive activity guide covering Bora Bora highlights—Mount Otemanu, Matira Beach, coral gardens, lagoon experiences and Vaitape village—plus snorkeling/diving sites, shark-and-ray excursions, and recommended tours.

15 Must-Visit Bora Bora Tourist Attractions

An organized list of top attractions and experiences across Bora Bora with short practical notes on visiting Vaitape, motu picnics, sunset cruises, lookout points and family-friendly options.

11 Best Things to Do in Bora Bora

A cruise-traveler–oriented but broadly useful list of Bora Bora experiences, including motu picnics, Vaitape market culture, snorkeling with rays, and recommended iconic restaurants and activities for first-time visitors.

Mount Otemanu

Central Bora‑Bora (visible from Vaitape and surrounding motus)

The island’s highest extinct volcanic peak and its most famous landmark; it forms the dramatic centrepiece of Bora‑Bora’s lagoon and is a symbol of the island.

Matira Beach

Southern tip of Bora‑Bora (Matira area)

One of Bora‑Bora’s best public beaches — a long stretch of soft sand with calm, shallow water ideal for swimming and sunsets.

Vaitape Wharf / Main Village

Vaitape central pier (main arrival point by boat)

Historic harbour area and the island’s commercial centre where ferries, shops, markets and many tour operators are concentrated.

WWII Cannons / historical batteries (mountain viewpoints)

Hill / mountain vantage points above Vaitape (various sites; ask local guides for exact access)

Remnants of WWII coastal defenses installed when Bora‑Bora served as a strategic Allied base; cannon sites now offer panoramic views of the lagoon.

Pearl Museum (Musée de la Perle) / Pearl boutiques area

Vaitape central shopping area / near the wharf

Museum and cluster of pearl boutiques that tell the story of Tahitian pearl farming and showcase the importance of pearls to local culture and economy.

Lagoon tours: snorkeling with rays and blacktip sharks (half‑day/full‑day)

Boat excursions depart from Vaitape to the lagoon’s coral gardens and shallow sandbanks to snorkel with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks.

Signature Bora‑Bora wildlife experience — safe, guided encounters in crystal clear shallow water that highlight the lagoon’s biodiversity.

Lagoonarium visit (natural aquarium)

Guided visits to a protected lagoon area where you can snorkel among abundant fish, rays and corals in calm conditions.

Great for families and snorkelers of all skill levels; excellent chance to see diverse marine life without deep diving.

Mount Otemanu / Mount Pahia viewpoints and short hikes

Scenic lookout points and guided walks around the island that showcase dramatic views of Mount Otemanu, the lagoon and surrounding motus.

Iconic volcanic peaks are Bora‑Bora’s most recognisable landmarks — vistas are ideal for photography and understanding the island’s geography.

Island loop by bike or car

Drive or cycle the roughly 30 km road that circles the island to discover beaches, small villages, WWII remnants and local life.

Allows flexible exploration of less touristed spots, local churches and small roadside craft stalls; good half‑day activity.

Cultural experiences: marae sites, pearl museum and local markets

Visit restored marae (sacred sites), the Pearl Museum in Vaitape and the Vaitape market to learn about Polynesian history and pearl farming.

Provides cultural context to Bora‑Bora beyond beaches — pearls, marae and markets tell the island’s story and are great for meaningful souvenirs.