Things To DoThings To Do
BeachesBeaches
Kapi'olani Beach - Right next to Waikiki Aquarium Waimea Bay - Clear, calm water during summer months Kailua Beach - Known for its fine sand, beautiful sunrises, and great food options nearby Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Great for snorkeling, must make reservations online in advance Bellows Field Beach Park - Mountain views, tree-shaded campsites and beautiful white sand
FoodFood
Farmer's Markets: local food and craft vendors Kaka'ako Farmers Market - Only open Saturdays 8:00 to 12:00pm KCC Farmer's Market - Only open Saturdays 7:30 to 11:00am Traditional Hawaiian Food: -Highway Inn -Helena's Hawaiian Food -Waiahole Poi Factory - Also has amazing Haupia ice cream; two locations Local Hawaii Food: -Zippy's - A classic local Hawaii chain with an extensive menu Poke: -Off the Hook Poke Mart -Tanioka's Seafood - Also has plate lunch and bentos -Fresh Catch -Ono Seafood -Maguro Brothers -Foodland - Grocery store with multiple locations Shave Ice: -Waiola Shave Ice -Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice -Matsumoto Shave Ice -Island Shave Ice and Creamery Malasadas -Leonard's Bakery -Pipeline Bakery
CoffeeCoffee
The Curb ARS Cafe Arvo Cafe Coffee Gallery Green World Coffee Farm
HikesHikes
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail - Easy, paved hike with ocean view at the top Lanikai Pillbox Trail - Great sunrise hike in Kailua Manoa Falls - Waterfall hike Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail (Listed as Hahaione St. on Google Maps) - Intermediate difficulty with ocean and mountain views if you go on a clear day Koko Crater - If StairMaster was a hike Diamond Crater Trailhead - Popular hike for tourists (can be crowded) but close to Waikiki with pretty views at the top
Tourist ActivitiesTourist Activities
Dole Plantation - Pineapple planation with pineapple garden maze and Dole whip soft serve Haleiwa Town - Historic town on the North shore with boutique stores and restaurants Pearl Harbor Memorial - Reserve tickets online: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233338 Polynesian Cultural Center - Learn about Pacific Island culture with live shows; you can also book a luau here Google Maps with above locations: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rSRXWPNxwZfewJE3A