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Things to do in Waikiki

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Best spots in Waikiki

Waikiki

Skybox Taphouse: Sports Bar

Skybox Taphouse is suitable for a casual outing to watch sports, grab a drink, and have some food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person on drinks and pub fare.

FoodCocktailsSports
★ 3.8$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Kai Coffee Hawaii at Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Waikiki

Kai Coffee Hawaii at Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Kai Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a casual grab-and-go. Expect to spend 15-30 minutes and around $10-25 per person for a drink and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking
Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

Waikiki

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

Monkeypod Kitchen is a good stop for dinner and cocktails in Waikiki, often with live music. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $50-100 per person, especially if enjoying drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
Bean About Town

Waikiki

Bean About Town

This coffee shop is good for a quick solo stop for coffee or a baked good, especially if you are in the Waikiki area. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visithard parking
Yard House

Waikiki

Yard House

Yard House is a reliable spot for a casual meal with a large group or for watching a game, offering a diverse menu and extensive beer list. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Island Vintage Coffee Waikiki

Waikiki

Island Vintage Coffee Waikiki

This coffee shop is good for a casual breakfast or lunch, often paired with shopping or a beach visit. Expect to spend $15-30 per person for food and coffee over about 45 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$15–$30 typical45 min visithard parking
Chart House Waikiki

Waikiki

Chart House Waikiki

Chart House Waikiki is suitable for a relaxed dinner featuring steaks, seafood, and marina views, often with live music. Expect a 1.5-hour visit costing $75-$150 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Hula Grill Waikiki

Waikiki

Hula Grill Waikiki

This Hawaiian restaurant is suitable for a casual meal with a view, pairing well with a beach day or evening stroll. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $40-80 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$40–$80 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
Duke's Waikiki

Waikiki

Duke's Waikiki

Duke's Waikiki is a classic beachfront spot for a scenic meal or drinks, ideal for visitors and special occasions. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Orchids

Waikiki

Orchids

Orchids is a fine dining spot suitable for a special meal or a leisurely Sunday brunch, offering global fare in an elegant setting with ocean views. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150 per person.

FoodViewsRelaxed
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Beachhouse at the Moana

Waikiki

Beachhouse at the Moana

This upscale ocean-view restaurant is suitable for a romantic dinner or a special celebration, offering a relaxed and refined meal experience lasting around 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $100-$250 per person for dinner and drinks.

FoodViewsRomantic
$100–$250 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Shoreline Cafe

Waikiki

Shoreline Cafe

Shoreline Cafe is a solid stop for a quick coffee and a light bite, fitting well into a morning stroll or a midday break. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit of about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking
Tikis Grill & Bar

Waikiki

Tikis Grill & Bar

Tiki's Grill & Bar is a good spot for an evening meal or drinks with live music and ocean views, typically lasting 1.5 hours and costing $30-75 per person. It pairs well with a Waikiki walk.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
HIDEOUT

Waikiki

HIDEOUT

HIDEOUT is a stylish rooftop bar good for a date night or social evening drinks with small plates. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person and stay for 1-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar

Waikiki

SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar

SKY Waikiki is a good spot for an upscale evening out, offering cocktails and small plates with city views. It can be paired with a pre-dinner activity in Waikiki and typically involves a spend of $75-150 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
RumFire

Waikiki

RumFire

RumFire is ideal for an upscale evening for cocktails and comfort food, especially with beachside fire pits. Expect to spend $50-100 per person and allow 1.5 hours for your visit.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Kona Coffee Purveyors

Waikiki

Kona Coffee Purveyors

This is a good spot for a quick, upscale coffee and pastry break, ideal as a morning stop before exploring Waikiki or as a mid-afternoon treat. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a drink and baked good.

FoodShoppingViews
$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

Waikiki

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

This place is suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks in a resort-like atmosphere, potentially after a day of sightseeing or shopping. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $30-75 per person.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Surf Bar Waikiki

Waikiki

Surf Bar Waikiki

This is a hotel cocktail bar in Waikiki, suitable for an evening drink or a relaxed nightcap, often after dinner elsewhere. Expect to spend $30-60 per person for drinks over 1.5 hours.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Fort DeRussy Beach Park

Waikiki

Fort DeRussy Beach Park

This oceanfront park is good for a casual beach day with swimming and picnics, suitable for families or solo visitors. Expect to spend a few hours here, primarily on the beach, with little to no cost beyond parking or optional food.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

Waikiki

Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

This brewpub is suitable for a casual meal or drinks with friends and family, offering Hawaiian-inspired dishes and craft beers. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours, with costs ranging from $30-$60 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Arnold's Beach Bar

Waikiki

Arnold's Beach Bar

Arnold's is a casual tiki bar good for an evening drink, often with live music and games. Expect to spend $20-60 per person for drinks and snacks over a 1.5-hour visit.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed
$20–$60 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Rock-A-Hula

Waikiki

Rock-A-Hula

Rock-A-Hula is an evening dinner theater experience with Hawaiian food, music, and impersonators, typically lasting around 3 hours. Expect to spend $100-200 per person.

FoodLive musicArts
$100–$200 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Buho Cocina y Cantina

Waikiki

Buho Cocina y Cantina

Buho Cocina y Cantina is a rooftop spot for modern Mexican food and cocktails, ideal for an evening out or as a prelude to other Waikiki activities. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Blue Note Hawaii

Waikiki

Blue Note Hawaii

This is a good spot for a sophisticated evening out, combining dinner and a show. Expect a visit to last 2-3 hours, with costs typically ranging from $100-$250 per person for tickets and food/drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$100–$250 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Asana Spa

Waikiki

Asana Spa

Asana Spa is suitable for a relaxing solo treat or a calm anniversary experience, typically lasting 1-2 hours. Expect to spend $100-$300 per person for a service.

WellnessRelaxedQuiet
$100–$300 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Paradise Massages Waikiki & Spa

Waikiki

Paradise Massages Waikiki & Spa

This massage spa is ideal for a relaxing solo treat or a couples' wellness experience, typically lasting 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $100-$250 per person for services in a private setting.

WellnessRelaxedQuiet
$100–$250 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
The Magical Mystery Show!

Waikiki

The Magical Mystery Show!

This magic show is a good evening activity for a date or a small group, likely lasting about 90 minutes. Expect to spend $55-80 per person on tickets, not including drinks. Reservations are recommended.

Live musicArtsRelaxed
$55–$80 typical2.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

This is a resort stay itself, suitable for a multi-day vacation or as a base for exploring Waikiki. Expect to spend several hundred dollars per night for lodging, plus additional costs for dining and activities.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$350–$800 typical24 hr visitmoderate parking
Prana Massage & Spa

Waikiki

Prana Massage & Spa

Prana Massage & Spa is ideal for a solo relaxation session or a treat for a special occasion. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and budget $100-$250 per person for a massage.

WellnessRelaxedQuiet
$100–$250 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Waikiki Wind Spa Massage

Waikiki

Waikiki Wind Spa Massage

This massage spa is suitable for a relaxing solo treat or a couple's unwind. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $80-$200 per person.

WellnessRelaxedQuiet
$80–$200 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Beach Bar

Waikiki

The Beach Bar

The Beach Bar is an oceanfront spot for cocktails and live music, ideal for a relaxed evening or a weekend outing. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for drinks over 1.5 hours.

CocktailsLive musicOutdoors
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

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