Guidebook for Waianae
Sightseeing
Our family likes to visit Yokohama Bay beach to ride boogie boards down the steep beach slope into the water. Expert surfers will like the quick drop of Yokohama. Lifeguards patrol the beach by day.
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Yokohama Bay
Our family likes to visit Yokohama Bay beach to ride boogie boards down the steep beach slope into the water. Expert surfers will like the quick drop of Yokohama. Lifeguards patrol the beach by day.
Wild Side Tours leaves out of the Waianae Harbor about 10 minutes from our house. They have Ecotours if you'd like to help safe a reef as well as many other types of snorkeling or tour options.
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Wild Side Specialty Tours, Honolulu
85-495 Farrington HwyWild Side Tours leaves out of the Waianae Harbor about 10 minutes from our house. They have Ecotours if you'd like to help safe a reef as well as many other types of snorkeling or tour options.
It's a heart warming place. They show a movie then go by boat to the memorial. You can buy tickets online or wait in line before 6:30 to get tickets, first come first served.
Waianae Market
85-810 Farrington HwyIt's a heart warming place. They show a movie then go by boat to the memorial. You can buy tickets online or wait in line before 6:30 to get tickets, first come first served.
This beach is where big wave surfing originated. It can be 50+ ft. Watch one of our surf movies before you go. If the beach is calm, the locals will jump off a lava rock into the water. Very fun
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Waimea Bay Beach
This beach is where big wave surfing originated. It can be 50+ ft. Watch one of our surf movies before you go. If the beach is calm, the locals will jump off a lava rock into the water. Very fun
It's beautiful. We've never been inside, too pricey and lots of beauty to be had everywhere for free. Drive up to the heiau.
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Waimea Valley
59-864 Kamehameha HwyIt's beautiful. We've never been inside, too pricey and lots of beauty to be had everywhere for free. Drive up to the heiau.
It's a natural preserve in a huge bay. The wild life is amazing. It's very touristy. The times we've been there it's been full. They have a limit allowed in the park.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayIt's a natural preserve in a huge bay. The wild life is amazing. It's very touristy. The times we've been there it's been full. They have a limit allowed in the park.
Kids and Grandparents love it. They sell Pineapple Ice cream. They have a large selection of pineapple trinkets and souvenirs in the store. Run around a maze. It's on the road to the North Shore.
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Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyKids and Grandparents love it. They sell Pineapple Ice cream. They have a large selection of pineapple trinkets and souvenirs in the store. Run around a maze. It's on the road to the North Shore.
The snorkeling here is protected from the ocean, but still has access to the ocean if you dare venture!
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Sharks Cove
The snorkeling here is protected from the ocean, but still has access to the ocean if you dare venture!
This is where surf contests take place in the winter when the waves are large enough. It's a world class, famous break.
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Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdThis is where surf contests take place in the winter when the waves are large enough. It's a world class, famous break.
It is in the courtyard of the Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court). This building is famous for being the Headquarters of the Hawaii Five O task force.
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King Kamehameha Statue
447 S King StIt is in the courtyard of the Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court). This building is famous for being the Headquarters of the Hawaii Five O task force.
It's the windiest location on the island. Bring a jacket. The views of the east side of Oahu are breath taking.
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Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveIt's the windiest location on the island. Bring a jacket. The views of the east side of Oahu are breath taking.
It's a 2.8 mile walk on a sidewalk with stunning views. Try to hike in the morning when it's still cool.
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse
Makapu‘u Lighthouse RoadIt's a 2.8 mile walk on a sidewalk with stunning views. Try to hike in the morning when it's still cool.
Everything Else
It's a great family beach to surf, snorkel, scuba dive or boogie board. The lifeguard will let you know the safest place to enter the water. We recommend you wear flip flops when walking over
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Makana Beach
Farrington HwyIt's a great family beach to surf, snorkel, scuba dive or boogie board. The lifeguard will let you know the safest place to enter the water. We recommend you wear flip flops when walking over
They rent kayaks, surfboards and stand up paddle boards. They give surfing lessons. They do a snorkel boat.
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West Oahu SUP
85-010 Army StThey rent kayaks, surfboards and stand up paddle boards. They give surfing lessons. They do a snorkel boat.
The view is spectacular. This is the largest ancient burial site on Oahu. You might see small memorial sites on various locations around the island on side of street near water for local lost loves.
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Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site
59-818 Kamehameha HwyThe view is spectacular. This is the largest ancient burial site on Oahu. You might see small memorial sites on various locations around the island on side of street near water for local lost loves.
They have a nice food court full of different style foods. Its quick and a little cheaper than other places. The mall is huge, it has everything. It's across from Ala Moana Beach Park
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThey have a nice food court full of different style foods. Its quick and a little cheaper than other places. The mall is huge, it has everything. It's across from Ala Moana Beach Park
Shopping
The locals do much of their shopping here. They have almost everything there. Stop in to see what they carry
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Longs Drugs
86 120 Farrington HwyThe locals do much of their shopping here. They have almost everything there. Stop in to see what they carry
Shave ice is a must, especially on hot days. Matsumoto is famous for his shave ice. It's delicious. If you don't want to wait in line, try Aloha Island Store.
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyShave ice is a must, especially on hot days. Matsumoto is famous for his shave ice. It's delicious. If you don't want to wait in line, try Aloha Island Store.
It's all indoors. So good place to be in the rain. It's upscale. The stores have hawaiiana products of good quality. There's a California Pizza Kitchen we love it. Whole Foods. A movie theater.
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveIt's all indoors. So good place to be in the rain. It's upscale. The stores have hawaiiana products of good quality. There's a California Pizza Kitchen we love it. Whole Foods. A movie theater.
ABC stores are on every corner in Honolulu and Waikiki. They sell a ton of awesome trinkets and shirts at cheapER prices. The one in the mall is very nice.
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ABC Stores
1450 Ala Moana BlvdABC stores are on every corner in Honolulu and Waikiki. They sell a ton of awesome trinkets and shirts at cheapER prices. The one in the mall is very nice.
This is a surf shop. They have a large stock of surfboards. Also they offer surfing, diving and sup lessons. The store is filled with Surf n Sea memorabilia.
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Surf N Sea
62-595 Kamehameha HwyThis is a surf shop. They have a large stock of surfboards. Also they offer surfing, diving and sup lessons. The store is filled with Surf n Sea memorabilia.
Disney Characters dine at the Aulani Hotel. You can have a nice lunch at the pool bar.
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
92-1185 Ali'inui DrDisney Characters dine at the Aulani Hotel. You can have a nice lunch at the pool bar.
It's in Makaha. They rent bikes and surfboards. They sell fins, boogie boards, and skateboards. The store is run by a local family.
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Hale Nalu Beach & Bike
85-784 Farrington HwyIt's in Makaha. They rent bikes and surfboards. They sell fins, boogie boards, and skateboards. The store is run by a local family.
They have the most shopping on the Westside. They lights are made from surfboards. It's definitely an outdoor day. Not alot of cover. They have some local fast food places and often have local artists singing on the stage.
Should be a Cheesecake Factory just outside.
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Ka Makana Ali'i
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyThey have the most shopping on the Westside. They lights are made from surfboards. It's definitely an outdoor day. Not alot of cover. They have some local fast food places and often have local artists singing on the stage.
Should be a Cheesecake Factory just outside.
Essentials
Get fresh local produce at the farmers market on Saturdays 9am - 1pm in the Longs Drugs parking lot behind the on Starbucks in town. The produce is fabulous.
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Waianae Farmers' Market
86-120 Farrington HwyGet fresh local produce at the farmers market on Saturdays 9am - 1pm in the Longs Drugs parking lot behind the on Starbucks in town. The produce is fabulous.
They also have great shave ice. My autistic son doesn't like lines or crowds. We've never waited out the door in the 50 times we've had their shave ice. There's a public restroom right next door.
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Aloha General Store
66-250 Kamehameha HwyThey also have great shave ice. My autistic son doesn't like lines or crowds. We've never waited out the door in the 50 times we've had their shave ice. There's a public restroom right next door.
It's my favorite Target in the world. They have a Hawaiian section. They have a wonderful mix of things you need and things you want. Many locals shop here. I
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Target
4450 Kapolei PkwyIt's my favorite Target in the world. They have a Hawaiian section. They have a wonderful mix of things you need and things you want. Many locals shop here. I
It's the most crowded COstco I've ever been in. Park by the gas station, there's always spaces. Don't think you'll just run in and pick something up. THat'll never happen. There's always a long line and as is everywhere on Oahu, people aren't in a hurry.
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Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyIt's the most crowded COstco I've ever been in. Park by the gas station, there's always spaces. Don't think you'll just run in and pick something up. THat'll never happen. There's always a long line and as is everywhere on Oahu, people aren't in a hurry.
Food Scene
They also have wifi. It's the only coffee shop on the Westside. Coffee shops don't seem to be popular on Oahu. However, we've waited in line out the door before there. They sell cute Hawaii mugs.
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Starbucks
86-120 Farrington HwyThey also have wifi. It's the only coffee shop on the Westside. Coffee shops don't seem to be popular on Oahu. However, we've waited in line out the door before there. They sell cute Hawaii mugs.
They have Puerto Rican food. The empanadas and Carribean Salad are good. They don't have a liquor license but your can bring in your own wine and beer. They are closed on Mondays.
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Coquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington HwyThey have Puerto Rican food. The empanadas and Carribean Salad are good. They don't have a liquor license but your can bring in your own wine and beer. They are closed on Mondays.
If you love California Style Mexican food you must eat here. It's our favorite. The setting is a shop with small mexican trinkets hanging everywhere. Reminds one of Ensenada.
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Cholo's Homestyle Mexican
66-250 Kamehameha HwyIf you love California Style Mexican food you must eat here. It's our favorite. The setting is a shop with small mexican trinkets hanging everywhere. Reminds one of Ensenada.
It's 10 miles from the house. They make reservations. People coming out always look happy. There's easy access into Ko olina as well as a parking structure.
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Paradise Cove Luau
92-1089 Ali'inui DrIt's 10 miles from the house. They make reservations. People coming out always look happy. There's easy access into Ko olina as well as a parking structure.
I've never been to or seen this location but it seems to be a large operation. It's a little more off the beaten path around Ko olina or Kapolei. Leave us a review if you go there.
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Germaine's Luau
91-119 Olai StI've never been to or seen this location but it seems to be a large operation. It's a little more off the beaten path around Ko olina or Kapolei. Leave us a review if you go there.
This is an absolute must do. This truck is in the KMart and Ace parking lot against the back fence overlooking the H1. They make them fresh hot and haupia (coconut). Don't try them anywhere else.
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Leonard's Malasadamobile Wagon
94-849 Lumiaina StThis is an absolute must do. This truck is in the KMart and Ace parking lot against the back fence overlooking the H1. They make them fresh hot and haupia (coconut). Don't try them anywhere else.
The food is exceptional. Everything we've eaten here has been wonderful. Kids are welcome. The view is of the Ko Olina Golf Course. It's about 11 miles from our house in Ko Olina.
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Roy's
92-1220 Ali'inui DrThe food is exceptional. Everything we've eaten here has been wonderful. Kids are welcome. The view is of the Ko Olina Golf Course. It's about 11 miles from our house in Ko Olina.
This is a fun restaurant very family oriented. They have great fish tacos. They use local produce and sustainable meats and fish . It's in the little shopping center in Ko'Olina, across from the Luau
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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StThis is a fun restaurant very family oriented. They have great fish tacos. They use local produce and sustainable meats and fish . It's in the little shopping center in Ko'Olina, across from the Luau
The food is delicious. My favorite is Chicken Assaggio which has peperocinis in it. My kids like the chicken pesto. Order the small portions, you'll still have leftovers.
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Assaggio Kapolei
777 Kamokila BlvdThe food is delicious. My favorite is Chicken Assaggio which has peperocinis in it. My kids like the chicken pesto. Order the small portions, you'll still have leftovers.
They are down from Target in Kapolei. They have wonderful salads and wraps. The passion orange vinaigrette is yummy. You can make your own salad and wrap.
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Aloha Salads
600 Kailua RdThey are down from Target in Kapolei. They have wonderful salads and wraps. The passion orange vinaigrette is yummy. You can make your own salad and wrap.
We love the Mud Pie. It's a coffee ice cream cake with soft chocolate topping and oreo cookie crust. Oh and whip cream. Make a reservation. If you can't get seated, go to the upstairs bar for mud pie.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveWe love the Mud Pie. It's a coffee ice cream cake with soft chocolate topping and oreo cookie crust. Oh and whip cream. Make a reservation. If you can't get seated, go to the upstairs bar for mud pie.
It's Jimmy Buffet's restuarant. The ambiance is fun. They have a good margarita. The food isn't as good as it used to be and it's pricey but fun. The walls are covered in video of beaches and boats.
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Cheeseburger In Paradise
2500 Kalakaua AveIt's Jimmy Buffet's restuarant. The ambiance is fun. They have a good margarita. The food isn't as good as it used to be and it's pricey but fun. The walls are covered in video of beaches and boats.
They filmed Hawaii 5-0 here at the Barefoot Bar. It's pricey but good food & awesome view of Ala Moana Surf break. Look around for the Penguin exhibit outside. It's near the pool.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdThey filmed Hawaii 5-0 here at the Barefoot Bar. It's pricey but good food & awesome view of Ala Moana Surf break. Look around for the Penguin exhibit outside. It's near the pool.
The food is awesome. The restaurant is down past the Kahala mall, almost to Haunama Bay. It's in a little marina. The Hawaiian Pizza is good. They offer beer pairings with dinner.
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Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayThe food is awesome. The restaurant is down past the Kahala mall, almost to Haunama Bay. It's in a little marina. The Hawaiian Pizza is good. They offer beer pairings with dinner.
Wow Wow Lemonade Oahu
66-526 Kamehameha HwyThey have wonderful lemonade. Get the whipped version to keep it cool longer.
Arts & Culture
We frequent this theater on days when it rains and days when it's sooo hot and we need a break from the sun. If you buy popcorn with a free refill, get the refill at purchase in their boxes.
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Consolidated Theatres Kapolei
890 Kamokila BlvdWe frequent this theater on days when it rains and days when it's sooo hot and we need a break from the sun. If you buy popcorn with a free refill, get the refill at purchase in their boxes.
This is an excellent place to escape the rain and/or heat. It specializes in native Hawaiian artifacts. There is a geological exhibit of Hawaii for kids. A planetarium movie of navigation by stars.
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Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StThis is an excellent place to escape the rain and/or heat. It specializes in native Hawaiian artifacts. There is a geological exhibit of Hawaii for kids. A planetarium movie of navigation by stars.
It's a mini aquatic park. They have a couple shows. It's small and on the south east corner of the island. We live 3 miles from Seaworld, so we've never been. Stop by if you're drving in that area.
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Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyIt's a mini aquatic park. They have a couple shows. It's small and on the south east corner of the island. We live 3 miles from Seaworld, so we've never been. Stop by if you're drving in that area.
It's a little zoo in Kapiolani Park, between Diamond Head and Waikiki. It's a mini San Diego zoo. Good place to find shade.
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveIt's a little zoo in Kapiolani Park, between Diamond Head and Waikiki. It's a mini San Diego zoo. Good place to find shade.
It's a great water park just north of Kapolei, about 10 miles from our house. Very kid friendly place.
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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyIt's a great water park just north of Kapolei, about 10 miles from our house. Very kid friendly place.
My Dad is retired Navy. They stay at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. If you don't have a military ID you can still by drinks at the pool bar.Also they rent Paddle boards in a protected area in front.
Hale Koa Hotel
2055 Kālia RdMy Dad is retired Navy. They stay at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. If you don't have a military ID you can still by drinks at the pool bar.Also they rent Paddle boards in a protected area in front.
Entertainment & Activities
Great shopping. Go to the beach in front of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider and rent a long board for an hour from the Waikiki Beach Boys. . It's very fun.
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Waikiki Beach
Great shopping. Go to the beach in front of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider and rent a long board for an hour from the Waikiki Beach Boys. . It's very fun.
Enjoy modern lazy boy seats. It's in the Target shopping center. There are now restaurants around the theater. You can buy meals inside as well.
Summer 2017 we bought discount tickets at Costco. Don't know if they still carry them.
It's a great thing to do on Rainy days or days when you've gotten too much sun and you need serious air conditioning, which is difficult to find anywhere on Oahu.
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Regal Kapolei Commons 12
4450 Kapolei PkwyEnjoy modern lazy boy seats. It's in the Target shopping center. There are now restaurants around the theater. You can buy meals inside as well.
Summer 2017 we bought discount tickets at Costco. Don't know if they still carry them.
It's a great thing to do on Rainy days or days when you've gotten too much sun and you need serious air conditioning, which is difficult to find anywhere on Oahu.