Guidebook for Hakipu'u
Close by recommendations
This is a list of personal favorites close to our house.
Waiahole Poi Factory
48-140 Kamehameha HwyExcellent best Hawaiian food on Oahu
Fun old-time family run business...famous for their traditional sushi rolls and homemade cookies.
Waikane Store
48-377 Kamehameha HwyFun old-time family run business...famous for their traditional sushi rolls and homemade cookies.
Uncle Bobo's
51-480 Kamehameha HwyVery good food. Expect a wait, but worth it.
Good to support their efforts to train staff with some life challenges. Good spot for a light lunch and sometimes they offer aquaponic lettuce and other vegetables/flowers.
Waiahole Nursery & Garden Center
48-190 Kamehameha HwyGood to support their efforts to train staff with some life challenges. Good spot for a light lunch and sometimes they offer aquaponic lettuce and other vegetables/flowers.
At the Visitor's Center they offer Ranch grown saltwater shrimp, oysters, grass-fed beef and typically some local fruit and vegetables. You can also pre-order as supplies sometimes run out.
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九龍牛頭角
49-560 Kamehameha HwyAt the Visitor's Center they offer Ranch grown saltwater shrimp, oysters, grass-fed beef and typically some local fruit and vegetables. You can also pre-order as supplies sometimes run out.
Chile Relleno
47-388 Hui Iwa StClosest good restaurant for dinner
Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku RdSecond closest good restaurant for dinner.
Chao Phya Thai Restaurant
45-480 Kaneohe Bay DriveVery good Thai food in Kaneohe
Zia's Caffe
45-620 Kamehameha HwyVery good Italian food in Kaneohe
I often stop for a great sandwich here...also some other excellent Vietnamese dishes. Wonderful family that operates this location.
Ba-Le Sandwich Shop
95-221 Kipapa DrI often stop for a great sandwich here...also some other excellent Vietnamese dishes. Wonderful family that operates this location.
Foodland Kaneohe
45-480 Kaneohe Bay DrI think they offer the best fresh poke.
Food scene
This is a great take-out restaurant. They aren't open everyday, so check first.
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Ken's Fresh Fish
55-730 Kamehameha HwyThis is a great take-out restaurant. They aren't open everyday, so check first.
Favorite lunch wagon. They aren't open every day and set their own hours. I check Instagram to see if they'll be open.
Waialua Wash N Go
67-292 Goodale AveFavorite lunch wagon. They aren't open every day and set their own hours. I check Instagram to see if they'll be open.
I try to fit in a lunch at their Cafe if I'm on the westside. Great healthy food. They also have a farmer's market Tuesday and Saturday.
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Kahumana Organic Farms & Cafe
86-660 Lualualei Homestead RdI try to fit in a lunch at their Cafe if I'm on the westside. Great healthy food. They also have a farmer's market Tuesday and Saturday.
Kaka'ako
Lots of new shops and restaurants in this area.
Sightseeing
Roy's at Turtle Bay is a recommendation for an ocean view cocktail. Currently only LeiLei's restaurant is open for take-out food and cocktails...a walk down to the beach to enjoy your meal is my recommendation
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Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyRoy's at Turtle Bay is a recommendation for an ocean view cocktail. Currently only LeiLei's restaurant is open for take-out food and cocktails...a walk down to the beach to enjoy your meal is my recommendation
One day go out to westside of Oahu. Stop to swim, hike the Pill Boxes, Cocktails at Beach House Restaurant.
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Waianae
One day go out to westside of Oahu. Stop to swim, hike the Pill Boxes, Cocktails at Beach House Restaurant.
I like to swim on this beach. There is street parking and a public access between the two condominiums. Bring a swim mask.
Hawaiian Princess Resort
84-1021 Lahilahi StI like to swim on this beach. There is street parking and a public access between the two condominiums. Bring a swim mask.
Maili Pillbox
I like to take in the views from this hike. Typically not very crowded
This is a hidden lovely beach protected from the wind. Great place to take a picnic and swim. Hike down the beach to Turtle Bay Resort. Beautiful coastline.
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Kawela Bay Beach Park
57 Kamehameha HwyThis is a hidden lovely beach protected from the wind. Great place to take a picnic and swim. Hike down the beach to Turtle Bay Resort. Beautiful coastline.
I like to stop in and walk the Malaekahana Park beach. Great place for a picnic lunch from Ken's Fish House.
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Malaekahana Beach Campground
56-335 Kamehameha HwyI like to stop in and walk the Malaekahana Park beach. Great place for a picnic lunch from Ken's Fish House.
You can drive through the park or get out and walk the trails. So many botanical specimens to enjoy.
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Hoomaluhia 植物園
45-680 Luluku RdYou can drive through the park or get out and walk the trails. So many botanical specimens to enjoy.
Pali Lookout is a beautiful typically windy viewpoint off the Pali Highway. You can even see Chinaman's Hat way off in the distance.
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Nu'uanu Pali 瞭望臺
Nuuanu Pali DrivePali Lookout is a beautiful typically windy viewpoint off the Pali Highway. You can even see Chinaman's Hat way off in the distance.
I actually like hiking from this parking lot, over the highway is Haunama Bay...go to the right of the Haunama Bay entrance and you will see a gate with a single lane paved path taking you towards Hawaii Kai. Its a lovely walk and look for humpback whales in the winter months.
Koko Crater Stairs (Summit)
7430 Kalanianaʻole HwyI actually like hiking from this parking lot, over the highway is Haunama Bay...go to the right of the Haunama Bay entrance and you will see a gate with a single lane paved path taking you towards Hawaii Kai. Its a lovely walk and look for humpback whales in the winter months.
Lots of history and interesting shops. I would park at Aloha Tower Marketplace and walk from there.
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Chinatown
Lots of history and interesting shops. I would park at Aloha Tower Marketplace and walk from there.
Honolulu Museum of Art Cafe
900 S Beretania StWe have a lovely art museum.
畢晓普博物館
1525 Bernice StGreat for a rainy or even a sunny day.
Dry land botanical garden. Lovely plumeria collection peak blooming season is spring/summer.
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Koko Crater Botanical Garden
7491 Kokonani StDry land botanical garden. Lovely plumeria collection peak blooming season is spring/summer.
Beautiful view. Lunch at Health Bar on Monserrat is a good pick or South Shore Grill.
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Diamond Head Lookout
3483 Diamond Head RdBeautiful view. Lunch at Health Bar on Monserrat is a good pick or South Shore Grill.