Ilikai Marina Guests Guidebook
Food Scene
Seafood restaurant right at the building. You can get to it from the lobby. Great view of the marina and excellent food. Check for sunset live music.
52 locals recommend
Chart House Waikiki
1765 Ala Moana BlvdSeafood restaurant right at the building. You can get to it from the lobby. Great view of the marina and excellent food. Check for sunset live music.
Restaurant/bar on the basement of the building. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. Sort of a hangout joint.
20 locals recommend
Harbor Pub
1765 Ala Moana BlvdRestaurant/bar on the basement of the building. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. Sort of a hangout joint.
On the first floor of the building. National chain - seafood and cocktail.
23 locals recommend
Red Lobster
1765 Ala Moana BlvdOn the first floor of the building. National chain - seafood and cocktail.
Iconic restaurant in Waikiki. Perfect to wind down, watch the sunset, listen to Hawaiian music and have a few cocktails on the beach! For reservations or venue program, visit www.dukeswaikiki.com
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveIconic restaurant in Waikiki. Perfect to wind down, watch the sunset, listen to Hawaiian music and have a few cocktails on the beach! For reservations or venue program, visit www.dukeswaikiki.com
If you really like to try authentic Hawaiian Food, then here's a place you should visit. Their poi, lomi salmon, and lau lau are da bomb! A definite local favorite Hawaiian food scene. Reservation highly suggested.
47 locals recommend
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana BlvdIf you really like to try authentic Hawaiian Food, then here's a place you should visit. Their poi, lomi salmon, and lau lau are da bomb! A definite local favorite Hawaiian food scene. Reservation highly suggested.
Gotta stop by on your way or coming back from the North Shore and try their garlic or spicy shrimp plates! Several shrimp trucks to choose from. From the original shrimp truck, Giovanni's, or Fumi's.
19 locals recommend
Famous Kahuku Shrimp Truck
56-565 Kamehameha HwyGotta stop by on your way or coming back from the North Shore and try their garlic or spicy shrimp plates! Several shrimp trucks to choose from. From the original shrimp truck, Giovanni's, or Fumi's.
Gotta try their famous malasadas! Plain or stuffed with regular custard, or chocolate haupia. You won't miss the this location on Kapahulu Avenue. It's the one with always a line of people. 933 Kapahulu Avenue; Honolulu, HI 96816
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveGotta try their famous malasadas! Plain or stuffed with regular custard, or chocolate haupia. You won't miss the this location on Kapahulu Avenue. It's the one with always a line of people. 933 Kapahulu Avenue; Honolulu, HI 96816
If you're heading to the windward side of the island, or on your way down from the North Shore, you have to stop by Waiahole Poi Factory to try real authentic Hawaiian food. For a hot day, you have to order the Sweet Lady of Waiahole: Haupia Ice Cream with Kulolo (Hawaiian pudding made with taro, coconut milk, brown sugar).
If you're lucky, you can watch local employees pound and make poi from scratch! For more information about this historic landmark, visit: https://www.waiaholepoifactory.com/history
42 locals recommend
Waiahole Poi Factory
48-140 Kamehameha HwyIf you're heading to the windward side of the island, or on your way down from the North Shore, you have to stop by Waiahole Poi Factory to try real authentic Hawaiian food. For a hot day, you have to order the Sweet Lady of Waiahole: Haupia Ice Cream with Kulolo (Hawaiian pudding made with taro, coconut milk, brown sugar).
If you're lucky, you can watch local employees pound and make poi from scratch! For more information about this historic landmark, visit: https://www.waiaholepoifactory.com/history
Shopping
The largest outdoor shopping mall on Oahu. Incredible mall with everything you can imagine. Hundreds of larger stores (Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales) and high-end specialty stores (Prada, Coach, etc). Tons of restaurants - from high end to casual. It's easy to spend all day there.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe largest outdoor shopping mall on Oahu. Incredible mall with everything you can imagine. Hundreds of larger stores (Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales) and high-end specialty stores (Prada, Coach, etc). Tons of restaurants - from high end to casual. It's easy to spend all day there.
Walking distance from condo. Shopping, dining, etc. On Kalakaua Avenue within walking distance, a great place to shop and dine in any one the international cuisines.
https://shopinternationalmarketplace.com/
212 locals recommend
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveWalking distance from condo. Shopping, dining, etc. On Kalakaua Avenue within walking distance, a great place to shop and dine in any one the international cuisines.
https://shopinternationalmarketplace.com/
On Kalakaua Avenue. Shopping, dining , and hula shows. Please see website listed in my welcome binder.
127 locals recommend
Royal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua AveOn Kalakaua Avenue. Shopping, dining , and hula shows. Please see website listed in my welcome binder.
Large grocery store within walking distance at the Ala Moana Center ground floor. Prepared meals and salad/food bars too.
81 locals recommend
Foodland Farms
1450 Ala Moana BlvdLarge grocery store within walking distance at the Ala Moana Center ground floor. Prepared meals and salad/food bars too.
Large shopping outlet with hundreds of name brand stores. Best place to go shopping and find deals on name brand products. https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waikele
167 locals recommend
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StLarge shopping outlet with hundreds of name brand stores. Best place to go shopping and find deals on name brand products. https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waikele
Essentials
If you don't want to venture out to Foodland Farms, this is a small grocery store for essentials. It's close and an easy walk.
54 locals recommend
Food Pantry - Eaton Square
438 Hobron LnIf you don't want to venture out to Foodland Farms, this is a small grocery store for essentials. It's close and an easy walk.
There are ABC stores in every corner of Waikiki, with one right across the street. It's a general store with everything from snacks, bentos, souvenirs, toiletry items, alcohol, you name it, they got it!
25 locals recommend
ABC Stores
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThere are ABC stores in every corner of Waikiki, with one right across the street. It's a general store with everything from snacks, bentos, souvenirs, toiletry items, alcohol, you name it, they got it!
Parks & Nature
Kapiʻolani Regional Park
3840 Paki AveHuge park at the opposite end of Waikiki.
Within walking distance next to Ala Moana Beach Park. Calm water for kids. Great for picnics and swimming.
52 locals recommend
Magic Island
Within walking distance next to Ala Moana Beach Park. Calm water for kids. Great for picnics and swimming.
The best place to snorkel. Check online for closure days. Parking and entrance fee. If you don't have a rental car, take a circle island bus or Uber/Lyft.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayThe best place to snorkel. Check online for closure days. Parking and entrance fee. If you don't have a rental car, take a circle island bus or Uber/Lyft.
The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai‘i’s natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. There aren’t any active volcanoes on O‘ahu anymore, but the blowhole remains a must-see scenic stop.
https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/attractions/halona-blowhole-beach-cove/
81 locals recommend
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai‘i’s natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. There aren’t any active volcanoes on O‘ahu anymore, but the blowhole remains a must-see scenic stop.
https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/attractions/halona-blowhole-beach-cove/
You can also ask about Whale watching tours in the winter time.
https://dolphinexcursions.com/
34 locals recommend
Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
85-491 Farrington HwyYou can also ask about Whale watching tours in the winter time.
https://dolphinexcursions.com/
Transquil, calm, and perfect place to take in the beauty of the Ko'olau Mountain Range and great place to take beautiful photos, feed the koi fish with fish food (purchase in gift store) and watch them jump out of the water!
105 locals recommend
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyTransquil, calm, and perfect place to take in the beauty of the Ko'olau Mountain Range and great place to take beautiful photos, feed the koi fish with fish food (purchase in gift store) and watch them jump out of the water!
Wear sneakers or walking shoes. Bring some bread and feed the koi fish. Sundays are free fishing days - great for families with young keiki
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdWear sneakers or walking shoes. Bring some bread and feed the koi fish. Sundays are free fishing days - great for families with young keiki
Waimea Falls
In Waimea Valley, North Shore. Entry fee, check hours online
Voted one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. When you're there, walk towards Lanikai Beach - you won't regret the beach, sand and scenery!
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdVoted one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. When you're there, walk towards Lanikai Beach - you won't regret the beach, sand and scenery!
Great beach for body surfing. Please check surf report and be mindful of its powerful shore breaks. Not good for beginners.
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Great beach for body surfing. Please check surf report and be mindful of its powerful shore breaks. Not good for beginners.
Go early or buy your ticket ahead of time online. They have shuttle buses from Waikiki if you're not driving. https://pearlharbor.org/
171 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlGo early or buy your ticket ahead of time online. They have shuttle buses from Waikiki if you're not driving. https://pearlharbor.org/
Arts & Culture
Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty—Bishop Museum houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StFounded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty—Bishop Museum houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world.
The Honolulu Museum of Art is a collection of stunning cultural pieces developed by local artists and expressive of the island's deep, rich culture. As a collection, the museum includes Hokusai, van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Picasso, and Warhol, as well as traditional Asian and Hawaiian art.
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StThe Honolulu Museum of Art is a collection of stunning cultural pieces developed by local artists and expressive of the island's deep, rich culture. As a collection, the museum includes Hokusai, van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Picasso, and Warhol, as well as traditional Asian and Hawaiian art.
Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii's monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua, who built the palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StIolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii's monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua, who built the palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls.
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali HwyEntertainment & Activities
They have ziplines, horseback riding, ATV rentals, a private beach, movie scene tour (think "Jurassic Park), and many other activities at this working horse ranch. Plus, you'll get to the Windward side of the island - my favorite side! It is rainier on that side of the island, so make sure to be prepared
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyThey have ziplines, horseback riding, ATV rentals, a private beach, movie scene tour (think "Jurassic Park), and many other activities at this working horse ranch. Plus, you'll get to the Windward side of the island - my favorite side! It is rainier on that side of the island, so make sure to be prepared
Great place to take the kids. 2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
197 locals recommend
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveGreat place to take the kids. 2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Great to take your little ones and spend the day. On the other end of Waikiki.
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveGreat to take your little ones and spend the day. On the other end of Waikiki.
Spend the entire day discovering different polynesian cultures, shows, and performances. They're very entertaining and fun. In the evening, there's a luau and show as well. No alcohol served here and closed on Sundays. www.Polynesia.com.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Spend the entire day discovering different polynesian cultures, shows, and performances. They're very entertaining and fun. In the evening, there's a luau and show as well. No alcohol served here and closed on Sundays. www.Polynesia.com.
On the westside of the island inside Ko'Olina Resort. For great luau and entertaining shows, most of all, beautiful sunset. Search on google and book early.
114 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Luau
92-1089 Ali'inui DrOn the westside of the island inside Ko'Olina Resort. For great luau and entertaining shows, most of all, beautiful sunset. Search on google and book early.
If you don't want to venture out of Waikiki but would like the experience of luau. This is right over at the Hilton Hawaiian Village 2 buildings down! Book early because they fill up fast.
8 locals recommend
Waikiki Starlight Luau
2005 Kālia RdIf you don't want to venture out of Waikiki but would like the experience of luau. This is right over at the Hilton Hawaiian Village 2 buildings down! Book early because they fill up fast.
Great place to take the kids to learn about US history. Flight simulator for them to experience what it was like. Please contact them for hours of operation.
22 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
319 Lexington BlvdGreat place to take the kids to learn about US history. Flight simulator for them to experience what it was like. Please contact them for hours of operation.
Within walking distance. Chill on the beach, go for a run, take a long walk at sunset, etc.
110 locals recommend
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana BlvdWithin walking distance. Chill on the beach, go for a run, take a long walk at sunset, etc.
They have ziplines, horseback riding, ATV rentals, a private beach, movie scene tour (think "Jurassic Park), and many other activities at this working horse ranch. Plus, you'll get to the Windward side of the island - my favorite side! It is rainier on that side of the island, so make sure to be prepared
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyThey have ziplines, horseback riding, ATV rentals, a private beach, movie scene tour (think "Jurassic Park), and many other activities at this working horse ranch. Plus, you'll get to the Windward side of the island - my favorite side! It is rainier on that side of the island, so make sure to be prepared
9:30 am -Dusk
Walking distance from the building across the bridgewalk, this is located at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Enjoy an array of fun-filled family activities at Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, a spectacular five-acre salt-water lagoon featuring a state-of-the-art water circulation system.
Named after Hawaii's legendary Ambassador of Aloha – surfer and Olympic swimming champion, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku – the sparkling lagoon is the perfect place to lounge on a beach chair, take a tranquil swim, ride an aqua-cycle, try stand-up paddle yoga, or experience swimming as a Mermaid.
Lagoon Towel Stand and Water Craft/Lagoon Activity available.
18 locals recommend
Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon
9:30 am -Dusk
Walking distance from the building across the bridgewalk, this is located at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Enjoy an array of fun-filled family activities at Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, a spectacular five-acre salt-water lagoon featuring a state-of-the-art water circulation system.
Named after Hawaii's legendary Ambassador of Aloha – surfer and Olympic swimming champion, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku – the sparkling lagoon is the perfect place to lounge on a beach chair, take a tranquil swim, ride an aqua-cycle, try stand-up paddle yoga, or experience swimming as a Mermaid.
Lagoon Towel Stand and Water Craft/Lagoon Activity available.