Valeria’s guidebook
Food scene
Order the hamachi carpaccio , emperor roll, doraku roll and miso butterfish. This is my favorite sushi place in Waikiki.
58 locals recommend
Doraku
2233 Kalakaua AveOrder the hamachi carpaccio , emperor roll, doraku roll and miso butterfish. This is my favorite sushi place in Waikiki.
Another restaurant favorite in Waikiki. Enjoy the sand flooring, take your shoes off and feel the sand in your toes while you enjoy a 5 star meal on the rooftop.
42 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
298 Beach WalkAnother restaurant favorite in Waikiki. Enjoy the sand flooring, take your shoes off and feel the sand in your toes while you enjoy a 5 star meal on the rooftop.
Enjoy Mexican food in style at this rooftop restaurant in Waikiki
34 locals recommend
Buho Cocina y Cantina
2250 Kalakaua AveEnjoy Mexican food in style at this rooftop restaurant in Waikiki
Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StHealth Food Store
Health Food Eatery just outside of Waikiki. I recommend this if you'd like to escape Waikiki and venture into the "local" area for some healthy eats.
8 locals recommend
Peace Cafe
2239 S King StHealth Food Eatery just outside of Waikiki. I recommend this if you'd like to escape Waikiki and venture into the "local" area for some healthy eats.
Views of Waikiki
This is one of my absolute favorite places in Waikiki for it's location right on the water. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. Unwind with a cocktail on the outdoor patio and watch the surfers while the waves splash up against the rock sea wall just inches from you providing you with a fresh breeze and ocean mist.
190 locals recommend
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveThis is one of my absolute favorite places in Waikiki for it's location right on the water. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. Unwind with a cocktail on the outdoor patio and watch the surfers while the waves splash up against the rock sea wall just inches from you providing you with a fresh breeze and ocean mist.
SKY Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AveRooftop Views and Cocktails, Fire Pit
City advice
Book before you go
Paradise Transport and Luggage Services
If you need to store luggage prior to check-in or after check-out, I recommend this company. They also provide airport pick-up and drop-off services. They require a 24 hour advance notice.
808-499-4561
https://www.paradisetransportservices.com/
Getting around
Uber or Lyft
Driving in Waikiki is absolutely hectic, expensive and unnecessary. It is best to walk or catch an Uber or Lyft.
Use my Uber code to get $2 off each of your first 3 Uber rides:
www.uber.com/invite/5t8eu
Book before you go
Pearl Harbor
If you want to see Pearl Harbor during your trip, do book in advance as the visitation slots are booked in advance.