Recommendations

Our favorite things to do on the island: Wake up with a coconut iced latte from any coffee shop, a tuna rice ball from Iyasume cafe, and take a hike up Diamond Head trail. Have poke as a second breakfast at Ono Seafood afterwards.

Map to Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail for an easy hike and some quick photos, then head north towards the mountain. If you’re feeling adventurous, book an ATV tour at Kualoa Ranch, or visit Byodo-in Temple for a more zen activity. Get back on the road and have lunch at Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck on the northeast corner of the island. Drop by Kahuku Farms to shop some local treats, then find a spot at Waimea Bay Beach Park on the North Shore to relax.

After getting some good beach time, get back in the car and drive into Haleiwa town, park at Haleiwa Store Lots and get an acai bowl or shave ice. Take the highway back to Honolulu and watch the sunset on Waikiki Beach. For dinner, take the car out one last time for contemporary Vietnamese at Pig and the Lady in Chinatown, or check out Side Street Inn for Hawaiian comfort food.

Dining

Poke:

Garlic shrimp — the best way to refuel after a beach day on the North Shore. Giovanni's Shrimp Truck is probably the most famous, but Fumi's definitely competes with their variety of flavors.

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Dessert

Coffee

We love to indulge in a macadamia nut or coconut latte at any coffee shop we can find! A few walkable locations in Waikiki include:

For a more specialty coffee experience, try:

Beaches

Adventure and other sights

Shopping

All across Waikiki, you'll find a range of shopping options from local souvenirs to Chanel. Keep in mind that many designer brands offer discounted pricing in Hawai'i, so take advantage while you can. Fun shops to look out for:

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