There are tons of shopping in the Waikiki area, from department stores to high end shopping, Everything you need can be found along the Waikiki shopping strip!
The largest outdoor shopping mall, with plenty of stores and 2 big food courts. Perfect place to stay cool on a hot summer day!
10 mins north of the beaches along Waikiki is Ala Moana beach park. We tend to go to this beach for the calmer waves and less traffic compared to Waikiki beaches.
Fun Fact: This is the grooms favourite beaches for the soft sand and fun/aggresive waves! Waimanalo beach is about 35 minutes from the Waikiki area.
Known for as one of the best beaches on the island, for the calm blue waters and soft sand. This is the brides personal favorite, during our first visit we were lucky to see some sea turtles, as this is a beach they love to stay at!
One of the best activities we did on the island, to experience and learn about the culture of Polynesians. They have different sections at the Center like Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga and Fiji. Each section gives you a peak of their unique cultures. At the end of your tour there is Luau or Buffet package with a show to end the night.
Located all the way in the North Shore, this spot is great for snorkeling and seeing lots of different types of fish. The water is very clear and shallow. We recommend to bring a good snorkeling mask and water shoes!
We recommend going early morning to catch the sunrise (5am) and also to find good parking. It is a moderate dificulty hike, recommend bring proper shoes, but the views at the end were breath taking. After the hike, we went down to swim at Lanikai Beach!
With so many souvenirs and trinkets to buy, this place is a must visit. Recommend bringing cash and walking shoes, the stores go around the whole stadium with 3 different rows! Also the swap meet is not open everyday, recommend planning visit accordingly.
Located on the East side of the North Shore, is a food truck area with a variety of different food options. From Giovannis Shrimp Truck, Da Bald Guys, Rays Poke shack and Mikes huli chicken. This destination is probably the farthest away from the Waikiki area.