Food scene In Waikiki
Try some of our favorite restaurants within Waikiki!
-a relaxing vibe and really good breakfast buffet looking into the ocean!
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua Ave-a relaxing vibe and really good breakfast buffet looking into the ocean!
-Very popular restaurant for Udon noodle soup. Be sure to go early because long lines build up!
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.-Very popular restaurant for Udon noodle soup. Be sure to go early because long lines build up!
Heavenly Island Lifestyle
342 Seaside AveCute cafe with great healthy options
Amazing coffee and pastries! Located at the Kuhio entrance of the International Marketplace (Ground floor)
Kona Coffee Purveyors | b patisserie
2330 Kalākaua AvenueAmazing coffee and pastries! Located at the Kuhio entrance of the International Marketplace (Ground floor)
Famous Restaurant located on the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue
80 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
2301 Kalakaua AveFamous Restaurant located on the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue
Rooftop bar with a modern and trendy atmosphere. Great cocktails served here (Go up the escalators on Kuhio Avenue)
19 locals recommend
Hideout
2299 Kūhiō Ave.Rooftop bar with a modern and trendy atmosphere. Great cocktails served here (Go up the escalators on Kuhio Avenue)
-unbelievable Riccotta Pancakes. The “Full Aussie” is a delicious and hearty breakfast as well
28 locals recommend
Bills Hawaii
280 Beach Walk-unbelievable Riccotta Pancakes. The “Full Aussie” is a delicious and hearty breakfast as well
Open-air lounge atop a 19-story building featuring happy hour, light bites & a nightclub after 10pm.
190 locals recommend
SKY Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AveOpen-air lounge atop a 19-story building featuring happy hour, light bites & a nightclub after 10pm.
Food Scene NEAR Waikiki
Try some of our favorite restaurants NEAR Waikiki!
Café Kaila
2919 Kapiolani Blvd-Awesome Eggs Benedict!
- we love the Kalbi burrito or the Salmon Pesto plate. The fish tacos are great as well!
53 locals recommend
South Shore Grill
3114 Monsarrat Ave- we love the Kalbi burrito or the Salmon Pesto plate. The fish tacos are great as well!
-Local Food and Sports Bar with HUGE portions. Try the Kim Chee Fried Rice and the Kalbi!
80 locals recommend
Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu Ave-Local Food and Sports Bar with HUGE portions. Try the Kim Chee Fried Rice and the Kalbi!
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveVery famous plate lunch Drive-Inn. Right off of Kapahulu Avenue
Activities / Sightseeing In Waikiki
Try some family fun activities in the Waikiki area
Fun day for the kids! Enjoy seeing the beautiful animals under the bright Hawaiian sun!
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveFun day for the kids! Enjoy seeing the beautiful animals under the bright Hawaiian sun!
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveCheck out the amazing Sea Creatures at the Waikiki Aquarium!
World famous beach- And for good reason! Soak up the sun on this white sand beach
63 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach
World famous beach- And for good reason! Soak up the sun on this white sand beach
Beautiful lagoon behind the Hilton Hotel. Great place for a family picnic or BBQ
18 locals recommend
Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon
Beautiful lagoon behind the Hilton Hotel. Great place for a family picnic or BBQ
Activities, Sightseeing, & Food Scene on the North Shore
If you have a vehicle, take a drive up to the North Shore and check out some of our favorite spots!
Beautiful sandy beach, with a rock you can jump off of (except when there are large waves)
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
Beautiful sandy beach, with a rock you can jump off of (except when there are large waves)
-There are many Shrimp Trucks in this area, but all of them are very good and a classic North Shore stop!
156 locals recommend
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha Hwy-There are many Shrimp Trucks in this area, but all of them are very good and a classic North Shore stop!
Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HighwayFamous for their pies, but they also have awesome plate lunches! Our favorite is the Garlic Shrimp plate (comes with a free slice of pie!) or the Crab and Bacon Sandwich.
183 locals recommend
Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyFamous for their pies, but they also have awesome plate lunches! Our favorite is the Garlic Shrimp plate (comes with a free slice of pie!) or the Crab and Bacon Sandwich.
Fancy restaurant in Haleiwa. Makes for a great date night (Prices are a bit expensive)
75 locals recommend
Haleʻiwa Beach House
62-540 Kamehameha HwyFancy restaurant in Haleiwa. Makes for a great date night (Prices are a bit expensive)
Casual, beachy decor sets the tone at this kitschy eatery for island-inspired chow & fruity drinks.
181 locals recommend
Haleiwa Joe's
66-011 Kamehameha HwyCasual, beachy decor sets the tone at this kitschy eatery for island-inspired chow & fruity drinks.
Activities, Sightseeing, & Food Scene on the East/North East
If you have a vehicle, take a drive up to the East and North East areas of the island and check out some of our favorite spots!
We love this hike, because it's not very long, but has a gorgeous view of the Lanikai beach and Mokulua Islands.
92 locals recommend
Lanikai Pillboxes
We love this hike, because it's not very long, but has a gorgeous view of the Lanikai beach and Mokulua Islands.
This Beach has been voted into lists of top beaches in Hawaii. Beautiful white sand and clear blue water
77 locals recommend
Kailua Beach
This Beach has been voted into lists of top beaches in Hawaii. Beautiful white sand and clear blue water
Amazing snorkeling with beautiful fish and corals. (Closed on Tuesdays)
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayAmazing snorkeling with beautiful fish and corals. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Make your own pizza shop! (With Gluten free options)
10 locals recommend
Pieology Pizzeria Aina Haina, Honolulu, HI
820 W Hind DrMake your own pizza shop! (With Gluten free options)
Really tasty all-natural Hawaiian Shave ice made with pure and organic ingredients. Perfect dessert after your Pizza! (same shopping center as Pieology above)
27 locals recommend
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind DrReally tasty all-natural Hawaiian Shave ice made with pure and organic ingredients. Perfect dessert after your Pizza! (same shopping center as Pieology above)
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyEnjoy a fun day with the kids at Hawaii's Sea Life Park!
City advice
Getting around
Tip on Car Rentals
If you want to get around to other parts of the island, we recommend renting a vehicle. If you want to rent a car for a bit cheaper than a rental company, and you want to specifically drive the car of your choice, check out ‘Turo’. It’s a cool way to rent cars from local residents for really good prices, kind of like AirBnB-but for cars. Also, if you have never used Turo before, you can use the link below to get a discount!
www.turo.com/c/kinohil
Other car Rental business nearby are Enterprise, Smart Auto Rental Waikiki, Hertz, and more!
Getting around
Rideshare Services
If you don’t plan on renting a car, you can try Uber Taxi services. With my code here, you will get $2 off each of your first 3 Uber rides. To accept, use code 'kinohilue' to sign up. Enjoy! Details:
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As an added trick, you can save even more by using Lyft after you have used up your Uber discount. Here you go!
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If you're up to it, you can also use the bike sharing service "Biki bike" (Light blue bikes all around Waikiki) Ride safe!
Ways to save
Food and Grocery Delivery Services
UberEats:
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Grocery Delivery:
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