EAT
North
Dolphin Fish Market
Pat’s Taco Truck
Pink’s Creamery
Sushi Girl
South
☆Da Crack
Dukes
☆Kukuiula Market
Luau Kalamaku
☆Merriman's
Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt
East
Al Pastor Tacos
☆Aloha Aina Juice Bar
☆Java Kai
☆Little fish coffee
☆Mermaids Cafe
☆Pono Market
SLEEP
Mariott Kauai Lagoons
SEE
North
☆Hanalei Overlook
☆Hanalei Pier
Kalalau Trail
Kalepa Ridge Trail
Kauapea Beach
Kee Beach
Moloa`a Beach
☆Napali Coast
☆Napali Dinner Sunset Sail
Puu Poa Beach
Tunnels Beach
South
Babys Beach
☆Poipu Beach
Shipwreck Beach
East
Wailua Falls (3 mile hike)
West
Awawapuhi Ridge Trail
Polihale State Park
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon Trail to Woipoo Falls
Kauai Back Country Adventures
SEE
49 Black Sand Beach
Beach 69
Hapuna Beach
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
☆Pololū Valley Lookout
Waipio Valley Lookout
EAT
Hawaiian Vanilla Co.
SLEEP
☆Hilton Waikoloa Village
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
SEE
Holei Sea Arch
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
EAT
Punalu'u Bake Shop
SEE
Akaka Falls State Park
Laupāhoehoe Point
Peepee Falls
Pepeekeo Maikai Scenic Route
EAT
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
Vibe Cafe
SEE
Ali'i Saltwater Swimming Pool
Ho‘okena Beach Park
☆Manta Ray Dives of Hawai‘i
Magic Sands Beach Park
☆Two Step Beach ☄
EAT
808 Grindz Cafe
Basik Açaí
Broke Da Mouth Grindz- KONA
Da Poke Shack
Kaaloa's Super J's
Pine Tree Cafe
Scandinavian Shave Ice
Shaka Tacoz
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
SLEEP
☆Ainamalu
NORTH
eat
Restaurant 604
Moani Island Bistro and Bar
Black Sheep Cream Co
Surfers Coffee
Green World Coffee Farm
Surf N Salsa
North Shore Crepes Cafe
HI Pie Bakery + Cafe
Big Wave Shrimp Truck
Farm To Barn Cafe & Juicery
Matsumoto Shave Ice
Haleʻiwa Bowls
Banzai Bowls Haleiwa
see
Hawaiian Electric Beach Park
Mākua Beach
Mokulē‘ia Army Beach
ʻĀweoweo Beach Park
EAST
eat
Waiahole Poi Factory
22 Kailua
see
Crouching Lion Trail
Kaneohe Sandbar
Byodo-In Temple
Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
Kawainui Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Lanikai Beach
Waimanalo Beach
SOUTH
eat
Restaurant 604
see
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Koko Crater Railway Trailhead
Hanauma Bay
Ted’s
(Coconut Chocolate Pie)
☆Dave's Ice Cream (Dubai Chocolate)
☆Bar Leather Apron
Keeaumoku Seafood
☆Doraku Sushi Kaka'ako (or Waikiki)
Sunrise Shack (Acai)
Tropical Tribe (Acai)
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
Nalu Health Bar & Cafe
Tim Ho Wan - Waikiki (Michelin)
SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar (a little overrated but good seafood, small portions)
Paia Fish Market Waikiki
Marugame Udon
☆Musubi Cafe IYASUME
☆Maguro Spot
Kai Coffee Hawaii at Alohilani Resort
DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
The Pig and The Lady
Hau Tree
☆Merriman's Honolulu (Mai Tai)
☆Merriman's Honolulu (Mai Tai)
☆Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
(Mai Tai)
GROCERIES
Foodland Farms Ala Moana
☆Waikiki Market
Kapena Falls Trailhead
Magic Island Lagoon
Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park (Hike, checking timing and reviews)
Manoa Falls
☆Kaimana Beach (snorkel)
☆Kuhio Beach Park (very kid friendly)
Ron Herman Waikiki
☆Waikiki Market
local granola
local soap bars
local alcohol
though many you can get at bevmo
Ava & Oliver Silicone Bib
so random but very fun
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
last visited o'ahu winter 2026 | kauai winter 2022 | big island spring 2021