2025 Waikiki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Many people will eat acai bowls when they go to Hawaii, but I recommend the easy-to-eat nalu health bar! The main acai bowls are the nalu bowl and the moana bowl, but if it's your first time, the naku bowl is the only choice! In addition to various fruits, it is also topped with bee pollen and is delicious 🐝 There are several stores, but the Waikiki store is on the first floor of Waikiki Beach Walk! It is surrounded by hotels and is in a safe location with many tourists. You can eat it quickly on your way home from the beach or shopping 🥣 #0 yen trip January 2025

TROPICAL TRIBE on the first floor of the Waikiki Shore Hotel🏝️ This time we went to the Waikiki store🌺 The appeal of the Waikiki store is its great location. It's right in front of Waikiki Beach, so we recommend eating there in the relaxed morning hours. You can either take out or eat in, and the store has counter seats and tables for two🪑 But we recommend the open terrace seats🏝️ We recommend adding peanut butter to the signature menu "Tropical Tribe Bowl"🌺 You can get the largest size and share it with two people☝️🫶 Please try the acai bowl in this wonderful location☀️ [Business hours] 8:00-19:00

##myhiddengems #localguides ##mytravelhacks Waikiki Beach is a popular destination, and these seven hacks will help you make the most of your visit: 1. **Visit Off-Peak Hours**: Arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the midday crowds and secure a prime spot on the beach. 2. **Pack Light**: Bring only essentials like a towel, sunscreen, and water. This makes it easier to move around and keeps your belongings safe. 3. **Use Public Transportation**: Parking in Waikiki can be expensive. Save money by taking TheBus or using bike rentals to get around. 4. **Bring a Reusable Water Bottle**: Stay hydrated by filling up at water stations around the area, reducing waste and saving money. 5. **Try Local Food Trucks**: Skip the expensive beachfront restaurants and enjoy delicious local eats from nearby food trucks. 6. **Take Advantage of Free Activities**: Enjoy free hula shows, live music, and other cultural performances along the beach. 7. **Watch the Sunset**: End your day with a stunning sunset view, one of Waikiki’s most breathtaking experiences.

Even if you don't know much about steak, you've heard of Grandpa Wolfgang, right? This is Wolfgang's Steakhouse Waikiki :) Wolfgang's signature steak, T-bone 🫢 It's as juicy and tender as its reputation suggests, and it tastes heavenly Mashed potatoes as a side are a national rule!! Add stir-fried mushrooms!! If you sit by the window, you can take a nice dinner shot :) 📍Wolfgang's Steakhouse Waikiki ✔️ Happy hour available on weekdays (much cheaper) ✔️ The amount of steak for 2 people is a bit small for big eaters ✔️ 790,000 won including tip for a family of 6, paid for with my own money #June travel support event #Hawaii travel #Hawaii restaurants

Bogart’s Cafe relocated in 2018☕️ The blue interior is very cute💓 The most popular dishes here are acai bowls, fried rice, and eggs Benedict🌺 This time I ordered fried rice! You can choose from 4 different flavors👏 There was a Japanese menu, so I was relieved!! Bogart’s Cafe 3045 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu HI96815 #Hawaii #USAtrip

Located on Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach is the only hotel with an exclusive beach. The hotel is large in size and has an amazing 2,860 rooms, making it the largest Hilton hotel in the world. The best location is the famous Rainbow House. There have been many celebrities here, and Zhang Xueliangs old age was spent here. There are also 5 swimming pools, 1 inner lagoon, more than 90 shops, and more than 20 various restaurants. You can buy and drink these things without going out of the hotel. There are warm scenes of family gatherings and intimate dog abuse scenes. When you come to Hawaii for a holiday, be sure to leave yourself with nothing to do and enjoy the sun, air and sea. Every Friday night is the Happy Hour of the Americans. There is a wonderful cabaret performance in the hotel center pool. The passionate Hawaiian music and dance, the skillful fire dance will bring the weekend to the climax.

#CommentCircle There are lots of unique and one-of-a-kind breads and pastries made by the Halekulani! I'd love to buy some as souvenirs from Hawaii or as snacks for the plane🤍 Personally, I love the banana bread, which is great value for money, but if you have any recommendations, please let me know🌺

#CommentCircle Halepuna, the sister hotel of Halekulani, has summer-only daily events! (Until 8/31) The daily events are free! You can get ice cream on Thursdays 🤍 On other days, there's yoga, discounts at the Halekulani Bakery, and more! If you're staying there, you're missing out if you don't go!

📍Location: Denny's Honolulu https://maps.app.goo.gl/BvXD9oMzMojb4ZBB9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy For breakfast! They also have a kids menu The hash browns were delicious! The pancakes weren't too sweet and the fruit was fresh! It's less than a 5-minute walk to the beach, so it's a great spot to go to the beach after breakfast!

A concern for those who are worried about eating out every time is the weak yen and high prices 💰 For those who find it difficult to eat out every time, we recommend shopping at the supermarket 🛍️ Waikiki Market is a supermarket located in the center of Waikiki, along Kuhio Avenue, near the International Market, and is in a very convenient location that can be accessed without a rental car or bus! It is very convenient that it is open at any time from 6am to 10pm ✨ It is very useful because you can take out deli food to eat at the hotel or on the beach, or buy souvenirs. The recommended deli is poke! If you are interested, you can try it, so you can rest assured 😮💨 Make sure you have a trip to Hawaii that will not be defeated by the weak yen and high prices! 📍Address: 2380 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 🕰️Business hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM #Let's go abroad

Waikiki is a resort area in Honolulu, Hawaii. We would like to introduce the restaurant "TROPICS BAR & GRILL" with a spectacular view of Waikiki Beach. ✨ It is located inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but even non-guests can use it! The meal, which was made with plenty of fresh locally grown ingredients, was very delicious◎ 🌺Spot name: TROPICS BAR & GRILL 📍Location: 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815 USA ※The Alii 1st floor, beachfront 🕰️Opening hours: 6:30-21:00 ※Available for a wide range of uses, from breakfast to bar use #0 yen travel #Hawaii #Hawaii trip

#AprilTravelSupport 🍟 The charm of McDonald's - McDonald's near Waikiki is perfect for travelers who want a quick and cheap meal. Many stores are open 24 hours, so it's convenient! (Tip: Check the discount coupons on the app 📱) 🍔 Recommended menu & price - Big Mac ($5~$7), Chicken McNuggets ($4~$6), Egg McMuffin ($3~$5). Vegan options are salad ($5~$8). (Tip: Order a combo for a better price 🍟) 📸 Photo zone - Take a picture with McDonald's iconic logo and menu background! (Tip: Choose an outdoor table 📷) ✨ A simple meal during your trip to Hawaii at McDonald's!

#AprilTravelSupport 🌯 Taco Bell's charm - Taco Bell near Waikiki is perfect for travelers who want a cheap and quick meal! There are also various vegan options for everyone to enjoy. (Tip: Save time with mobile order ⏰) 🌮 Recommended menu - Crunchy Tacos ($2~$3), Vegan Black Bean Burrito ($4~$6), Nacho Fries ($3~$5). (Tip: Choose Salsa for vegan sauce 🥗) 📸 Best photo point - Take a picture with Taco Bell's colorful menu and logo background! (Tip: Take a picture during the day 📷) ✨ Enjoy Mexican food in Hawaii at Taco Bell!

SAM's Kitchen is a newly opened popular plate lunch restaurant located on the basement floor of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. 🍤 You can enjoy classic Hawaiian dishes like garlic shrimp, steak, and fish, all made with fresh seafood. ✨ While SAM's is famous for its food trucks, this indoor location offers a relaxed dining experience, making it especially recommended on rainy or windy days! ❕ The restaurant is situated on the basement floor, surrounded by other eateries like waffle shops and poke places. 🍽️

#Spring0yentrip #Overseastravel #Hawaii Island Vintage Wine Bar is a bright and open wine bar located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, Hawaii🍽️ The interior of the bar has a casual and comfortable atmosphere with large windows overlooking the greenery of the courtyard🍃 You can enjoy the same menu as the neighboring "Island Vintage Coffee" at the same price, and it is open from 7am to 10pm, so you can use it from breakfast to dinner💡 This bar is less crowded and is a hidden gem🤐 They also have a wide selection of poke bowls and wagyu burgers made with carefully selected ingredients, as well as vegan menus❕ There are over 100 types of wine, and you can also enjoy Hawaiian craft beer and cocktails such as mimosas🍸

#Spring0yentrip #Hawaii #Overseastrip On the second floor of Waikiki Market, there is a well-stocked poke corner, which is a branch of the local Hawaiian supermarket "Foodland" 🥰 Here, you can buy just the poke you like by weight, or create a customized poke bowl to your liking, and you can even try samples of the types that interest you 🤍 There are a wide variety of poke on display, from classics like spicy ahi and salmon to unusual varieties! It's also great that you can grab some takeaway while you're out shopping 🌸

I went to Kona Coffee Purveyors in Waikiki! This is my second time here, but it's always so popular that there's always a line outside the store 😳 However, all the staff are friendly and kind, I'm not rushed to order, and the Hawaiian time flows at a relaxed pace, which is very comfortable ✨ You can either eat in or take out! I ordered Kona coffee (with milk) and kouign amann! The coffee was a little sour~ I especially recommend the kouign amann! It's not too sweet, but just the right amount of sweetness, It's so delicious that I finished it in no time 😂 It's delicious even if you eat it the day after you buy it, so it might be a good idea to buy some before you go home! Please go and try it! 🌺 📍Location: Kuhio Mall Entrance, 2330 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 United States #Spring0yentrip #Waikiki #Hawaiitrip

Hawaii's acai bowls are very popular with health-conscious people, both in appearance and taste. The natural sweetness of fruit and granola makes them satisfying even with less sugar. Perfect for breakfast or brunch! Especially eating an acai bowl in the relaxing atmosphere unique to Hawaii is the very definition of healing. Many restaurants are open in the morning, so I had an acai bowl for breakfast. It was very healthy and a great start to my morning. You can find acai in many places, so if you go to Hawaii, be sure to try it! #Hawaii #AcaiBowl #HawaiiTrip

Japanese food that you will miss while traveling to Hawaii! MUSUBI CAFE IYASUME, which we will introduce this time, is the perfect place for such a time◎ In addition to the familiar triangular rice balls in Japan, you can also purchase the popular Hawaiian gourmet food "Spam Musubi"! There are many rice balls using Japanese foods such as avocado bacon egg spam musubi, eel, and pickled plum‼︎ 🍙Spot name: MUSUBI CAFE IYASUME ※Waikiki Beach Walk store 📍Location: 227 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 🕰️Business hours: 7:00am - 9:00pm ※No fixed holidays #Hawaii #Waikiki #Spring 0 yen trip

ALOHA TABLE Waikiki This is the main store of Aloha Table, which also has stores in Japan, located in the heart of Waikiki! I went there because I wanted to eat the familiar Hawaiian loco moco and garlic shrimp 🍤 I was particularly interested in the "King Size Loco Moco" ($32) 👑, and as you can see in the photo, it is super BIG compared to a man's physique and regular garlic shrimp (which is also large)! It is a 1kg dish with 400g patty, 300g gravy sauce, and 300g rice‼ ️ This can be said for the entire townscape around Waikiki Beach, but the walls of this store are also decorated with flames, which is something you don't see in Japan, so I was excited 🔥 Address: 2238 Lauula St. Honolulu,Hawaii,96815 #Spring0yentrip #AlohaTable #WaikikiGourmet #HawaiiGourmet

ALOHA MELT - Waikiki - A 7-minute walk from Waikiki Beach, this shop serves grilled cheese sandwiches! There is a dining area inside the shop, but it is very small, so I got takeout and ate it on Waikiki Beach 🧀 The hot, melty cheese was a big portion (for a Japanese person) and it was the best 😋 Address: 355 Royal Hawaiian Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 United States #Spring0yentrip #ALOHAMELT #Cheesesandwichspecialtyshop #Waikikigourmet #Hawaii

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort A luxurious hotel directly connected to Waikiki Beach where you can enjoy the beach and pool every day🌊 Two pools directly connected to the beach are available, especially the adult-only pool is sure to look great in photos, but it can only be used by guests staying at the hotel! ・Edge Infinity Pool An adults-only pool for those 16 years of age and older🍷 ・Helmore Playground A pool with a water slide, jacuzzi, etc.🛝 Can be used by guests staying at multiple neighboring hotels🏊 When you stay at the hotel, be sure to relax and enjoy the ocean view from the pool or play in it☀️ Address: 2255 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 United States #Spring0yentrip #SheratonWaikiki #Waikiki #WaikikiBeach #Hawaii #WaikikiHotel

Wedding ceremony details 📍Location: Hawaii 💰Price per person: 100,000 yen 💞Reason for recommendation: We got married in Hawaii❤️

Ice cream is what you want to eat in the hot weather in Hawaii 🍨This time, we will introduce Henry's Place (Takahashi Fruit Shop), a popular ice cream and sorbet shop in the Waikiki area ✨ There are many varieties, so you can choose the flavor that interests you ♪ The most popular ones are those made with tropical fruits such as "pineapple coconut", "watermelon", and "mango" ◎ 🍨Spot name: Henry's Place (Takahashi Fruit Shop) ※English name: Henry's Place 📍Location: 234 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI 🕰️Business hours: 8:30-22:00 #HawaiiTrip #Gourmet #0YenTripFebruary2025

There are many happy hour spots in Waikiki! This time I will introduce my favorite high-end steakhouse, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse ✨ At Ruth's Chris, they don't call it happy hour, they call it "Ruth's Classic"! The deal is a luxurious 4-item set that includes salad, main dish, side dish, and dessert◎ If you can't finish it, you can get a takeout container♪ (I use it for breakfast the next day lol) 🍖Spot name: Ruth's Chris Steak House 📍Location: Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 🕰️Business hours: Monday-Thursday▶︎4PM – 10PM Friday and Saturday▶︎4PM – 10:30PM Sunday▶︎4PM – 9PM ※Ruth's Classic▶︎4:30PM-6PM:00 #Hawaii #GourmetTrip #0YenTripFebruary2025

#0yentripFebruary2025 [The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach] 🕰️Business hours: 24:00~ 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Location: 383 Kalaimoku St, Honolulu, HI 96815 United States 💰Price per person: 50,000~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: The staff are very friendly and kind, and everything is kept clean🤍 The gym in particular is well-equipped and clean, and you can go round trip to Diamond Head from the bus stop nearby without changing buses☺️ However, since the location is on the edge of Waikiki, there are no people around late at night, so it's lonely🥹

#celebrateit If you're looking for a laid-back diner with an amazing ocean view, Lulu’s Waikiki is the place to be! Located right across from Waikiki Beach, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a meal while soaking in the tropical vibes. I visited for dinner and, of course, had to try their famous Loco Moco—a hearty, delicious dish with a juicy hamburger patty, rice, rich gravy, and a perfectly runny egg on top. It was absolutely satisfying! Another big plus? Lulu’s is open until midnight, making it a super convenient late-night spot in Waikiki. Here’s why you should check out Lulu’s Waikiki: Amazing beachfront location: Enjoy delicious Hawaiian comfort food with a breathtaking ocean view. Late-night dining: Open until 12 AM, perfect for a relaxing dinner after a long day at the beach. If you’re in Hawaii, Lulu’s is a must-visit for a classic Waikiki dining experience! 📍 Address: 2586 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States #Hawaii #Honolulu #Waikiki #LocoMoco #BeachfrontDining

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