Bites (in Waikiki)
A list of local favorites around Waikiki.
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AvePOKE - 1.0 mile - 20 min walk // The best spot for Poke.
BAKERY - 1.6 miles - 32 min walk // Start your day with Malasadas here.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveBAKERY - 1.6 miles - 32 min walk // Start your day with Malasadas here.
JAPANESE - 0.6 miles - 13 min walk // Dine in here for Tonkatsu pork dishes.
23 locals recommend
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
449 Kapahulu AvenueJAPANESE - 0.6 miles - 13 min walk // Dine in here for Tonkatsu pork dishes.
STEAKS - 0.5 mile - 10 min walk // Celebrate a special dinner here. Just blocks from your suite.
13 locals recommend
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
2330 Kalakaua AveSTEAKS - 0.5 mile - 10 min walk // Celebrate a special dinner here. Just blocks from your suite.
Arancino di Mare
2552 Kalakaua AveITALIAN - 0.1 mile - 3 min walk // The uni pasta here is a must.
LOCAL - 0.7 mile - 13 min walk // You wont be disappointed with their offerings. Visit their coffee bar next door for brunch or the Shave Ice stand located on the street level.
*Fav Dish: the Island Vintage burger with the wagyu patty.
43 locals recommend
Island Vintage Coffee
2301 Kalakaua AveLOCAL - 0.7 mile - 13 min walk // You wont be disappointed with their offerings. Visit their coffee bar next door for brunch or the Shave Ice stand located on the street level.
*Fav Dish: the Island Vintage burger with the wagyu patty.
JAPANESE // The go-to Izakaya on the island. Reservations required.
10 locals recommend
Sushi Izakaya Gaku
1329 S King StJAPANESE // The go-to Izakaya on the island. Reservations required.
Fête
2 N Hotel StHau Tree Lanai
A beautiful spot to dine and drink with a view of Kaimama Beach.
E.A.R.L kakaako: sandwiches, etc
400 Keawe StYou can't miss with any of their sandwiches.
JAPANESE // The best soba noodles you'll find on the island. Don't like soba, they also have a nice selection of tempura and sushi.
I-naba
1610 South King StreetJAPANESE // The best soba noodles you'll find on the island. Don't like soba, they also have a nice selection of tempura and sushi.
JAPANESE - 1.7 mile - 33 min walk // Tucked inside the Prince Hotel, a comfortable and casual setting for sushi near Ala Moana Beach and Magic Island.
11 locals recommend
Katsumidori
100 Holomoana StJAPANESE - 1.7 mile - 33 min walk // Tucked inside the Prince Hotel, a comfortable and casual setting for sushi near Ala Moana Beach and Magic Island.
Bites (North Shore)
BURGERS // A favorite casual spot on the North Shore. Whether you get one of their burgers or the garlic shrimp dish, you won't leave disappointed.
63 locals recommend
Seven Brothers "At the Mill"
56-565 Kamehameha HwyBURGERS // A favorite casual spot on the North Shore. Whether you get one of their burgers or the garlic shrimp dish, you won't leave disappointed.
To Do
A nice and easy hike for all age groups. Provides views of Waikiki and the ocean.
TIP: Treat yourself to a pineapple smoothie Post-Hike at the base of the hike.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluA nice and easy hike for all age groups. Provides views of Waikiki and the ocean.
TIP: Treat yourself to a pineapple smoothie Post-Hike at the base of the hike.
An easy waterfall hike just outside town.
Tip: Bring extra shoes to change into after mudding it up.
** Keep all bags, valuables, etc. out of sight in your vehicle. High break-in spot.
38 locals recommend
Lulumahu Falls
4459 HI-61An easy waterfall hike just outside town.
Tip: Bring extra shoes to change into after mudding it up.
** Keep all bags, valuables, etc. out of sight in your vehicle. High break-in spot.
Enjoy a workout with a view as your scale Koko Head Crater.
TIP: Go early morning as this trail provides very little cover from the sun.
81 locals recommend
Koko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdEnjoy a workout with a view as your scale Koko Head Crater.
TIP: Go early morning as this trail provides very little cover from the sun.
China Walls
Hanapepe PlacePerfect off-the-beaten-path spot for watching sunsets or surfers.
Best pillbox hike for sunrise. Afterwards head over down the street to Mother's Bakery for coffee and pastries.
92 locals recommend
Lanikai Pillboxes
Best pillbox hike for sunrise. Afterwards head over down the street to Mother's Bakery for coffee and pastries.
Also known as the Pink Pillbox, wrap up your day on the westside with sunset views here.
*Tip: Bring a headlamp for the hike back down.
37 locals recommend
Maili Pillbox
Also known as the Pink Pillbox, wrap up your day on the westside with sunset views here.
*Tip: Bring a headlamp for the hike back down.
Waking up pre-dawn because of jetlag? This paved trail is the perfect sunrise hike for all.
261 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailWaking up pre-dawn because of jetlag? This paved trail is the perfect sunrise hike for all.
Spitting Cave
7 Lumahai StWatch daredevils take the 70ft cliff jump.
The home to many Honu, this is our favorite spot for watching turtles swim and bask.
*Please respect local guidelines regarding distance from these treasured animals.
59 locals recommend
Laniakea Beach
61-574 Pohaku Loa WayThe home to many Honu, this is our favorite spot for watching turtles swim and bask.
*Please respect local guidelines regarding distance from these treasured animals.
Epic views of the East side. A good way to start a day trip to the North Shore.
10 locals recommend
Crouching Lion
Epic views of the East side. A good way to start a day trip to the North Shore.
A great spot to enjoy the winter surf breaks. Legendary breaks.
** When in doubt, don't go out!
149 locals recommend
Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdA great spot to enjoy the winter surf breaks. Legendary breaks.
** When in doubt, don't go out!