Free shuttle between Waikiki, Diamond Head, Ala Moana, Monsarrat and Kakaako is available. Checkout turtletrolley.com

Waikiki Trolley is also available for additional routes. Purchase tickets at waikikitrolley.com

TheBus is Hawaii’s City bus that can also provide transportation to various locations checkout thebus.org for details

Hui Car share provides hourly car rentals in Waikiki, download the app to make reservations.

Car Rentals offices are also within walking distance of the Hyatt Centric Waikiki beach.

Ubers and Lyfts are available, but can be challenging to get in residential areas in the evening. Getting an Uber/Lyft in Waikiki shouldn't be an issue

South O'ahu (Ala Moana/Kakaʻako/Waikiki/ Kaimuki)

China Walls - Beach

Diamond Head: 1.6 mile hike with a moderate difficulty. This hike is paved (out and back). Know that there is paid parking available.

Hanuma Bay - $25 parking, coral reefs, snorkeling gear available to rent

Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave

Koko head : 1.6 mile hike that is difficult. This hike is out and back, be prepared for lots of stairs. There is free parking available.

Makapu’u Light House: 2 mile hike with an easy difficulty. This hike is and out and back hike that is completely paved. There is limited parking available.

Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalākaua Ave

Waikiki Beach

East O'ahu - (Kailua/ Waimānalo/ Kaneʻohe )

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd

Kailua beach park - soft sand beaches, public restroom, shower and parking

Kualoa Ranch - variety of tours on the property available. Use promo code: [coming soon] to get 10% off your tour the week before and after July 18, 2025

Lanikai beaches - soft sand beaches, residential parking (beautiful sunrise)

Lanikai Pillboxes: 1.6 mile hike with a moderate difficulty. This is an out and back hike that is unpaved. The parking options available are street parking or parking at Kailua beach park and walking to the trail head.

Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout

Sandy Beach

North O'ahu (Haleiwa/Waimea)

Dole Plantation Garden Maze, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy

Historic Haleiwa town - local shops and eateries on your way to the north shore/ Waimea Valley/ Waimea Bay

Mokuleʻia Beach Park (good sunsets)

Pipeline Beach

Sunset Beach

Turtle Bay Resort Beach access

Waimea Bay - limited public parking, bathroom, 20-40ft. rock to jump off of

Waimea Valley Falls and Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy

Central O'ahu (Mililani/Pearl City/ Aiea)

Aiea Loop Trail

Pearl Harbor Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl

South O'ahu (Ala Moana/Kakaʻako/Waikiki/ Kaimuki)

Ala Moana Shopping Center

Queen Emma Summer Palace Museum, 2913 Pali Hwy

Iolani Palace, 364 S King St

Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania St

Honolulu State Art Museum, 250 S Hotel St

Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St

South O'ahu (Ala Moana/Kakaʻako/Waikiki/ Kaimuki)

Akasakas, $$, 1646 Kona St

Arancino Di Mare, $$$, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue

Doraku, $$, multiple locations

Dukeʻs Waikiki, $$$, 2335 Kalakaua Ave Unit 116

Island Vintage Coffee, $$, 2301 Kalākaua Ave Unit C215

or located in the Ala Moana Center

Eating House 1849, $$$, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Space 322

Hau Tree, $$$, 2863 Kalakaua Ave

Highway Inn Kakaʻako, $$, 680 Ala Moana Blvd Unit 105

Monkeypod Kitchen, $$$, 2169 Kalia Rd Unit 111

Murphyʻs Bar and Grill, $$, 2 Merchant St

Nalu Health Bar, $$, 226 Lewers St

Off the hook, $$, 2908 E Manoa Rd

Plantoem cafe in Kaimuki, $$, 3457 Waialae Ave Unit 203

The Pig & The Lady, $$, 83 N King St

Siam Garden Cafe, $$, 1130 N Nimitz Hwy

Veranda at the Beachhouse, $$$, 2365 Kalakaua Avenue

YogurStory, $$, 745 Keeaumoku St Unit 100

Zippy’s, $$, multiple locations

East O'ahu - (Kailua/ Waimānalo/ Kaneʻohe )

Beet Box Cafe, $$, 46 Hoʻolai St

ChadLou's Coffee Roasters, $$, 45 Hoolai Street Unit B

Haleiwa Joe's, $$$, 46-336 Haiku Rd

Holoholo Drive Thru Espresso, $$, 330 Kuulei Rd

Maui Brewing Co., $$, 573 Kailua Rd Unit 105

Moke’s Bed and breakfast, $$,27 Hoolai St

Morning Brew Kailua, $$, 600 Kailua Rd

Nalu Health Bar, $$, 131 Hekili St Unit 109

Ono Steak and Shrimp, $$, 41-037 Wailea St

Rai Rai Ramen, $$, 124 Oneawa St

Saengʻs Thai Cuisine, $$, 315 Hahani St

Zippy’s, $$, multiple locations

North O'ahu (Haleiwa/Waimea/ Kahuku)

Giovani’s Shrimp Truck, $$, Haleiwa & Kahuku

Haleiwa Joe's, $$$, 66-011 Kamehameha Hwy

Nalu Health Bar, $$, 66-215 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 1

The Country Eatery, $$, 56-565 Kamehameha Hwy

Zippy’s, $$, multiple locations

Central O'ahu (Mililani/Pearl City/ Aiea)

Rise and Shine Cafe, $$, 95-1057 Ainamakua Dr Unit F-6

Sakura, $$-$$$, 94-780 Meheula Parkway

The Shack Mililani, $$, 95-221 Kīpapa Dr

Restaurant 604, $$, 57 Arizona Memorial Dr Unit 108

Gyotaku Pearl City, $$, 98-1226 Kaahumanu St

(Town Center of Mililani @ 95-1249 Meheʻula Pkwy)

Assagio, $$$

California Pizza Kitchen, $$

Tanaka Ramen and Izakaya, $$

The Cookie Corner, $

Zippy’s, $$, multiple locations