Hi everyone! We're a family of four with two daughters (ages 10 and 12), and we'll be staying at the Waikiki Marriott Beach Resort.

We've been looking through restaurant recommendations, but most seem to be hotel-based. We'd love to venture away from the beachfront and try some locally owned restaurants that are popular with both locals and visitors.

We won't have a car, so we're hoping for places within walking distance or a quick uber ride. We'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!

I was looking at E Noa because they give you an hour to swim..

Then i saw the Royal Star Hawaii was pretty cool.. but ita a large bus without the opportunity to swim.

We booked horse back riding for the jurassic tour.. cant recall the exact name atm.

We decided to not rent a car this trip, but open to the idea if the cost difference is that much better.

Aloha everyone. I'm looking to make a relaxed breakfast for 2 with a beach view (ish) happen anywhere along the Waikiki shoreline for this Saturday. Timings are flexible but anytime around 8-10:30'ish should work. I'm happy to make reservations if required. It doesn't have to be super fancy but it's ok if fancy is the only option along that stretch.

All I'm looking for a table for two somewhere with ocean/beach view with decent coffee and some sort of breakfast options. Even the table is not an absolute requirement as long as we can find a relatively undisturbed spot to sit and enjoy some coffee and pastries but I suspect "undisturbed" is probably at a premium during busy season in any public spot along the beach.

We're staying closer to the Sheraton side of the Waikiki beach if that matters (don't necessarily want to walk miles to get to breakfast but a nice morning walk is not wholly unwelcome).

Three hours parking is free, and the car is undamaged. While it is true they parked in a 3-minute loading zone, it’s still pretty good for free parking in Waikiki and they were fast, efficient, and in the end I got my car back with nothing missing and nothing broken. Very personal and the guy smelled good.

planning to visit waikiki and want to do a vintage photobooth there (i’m looking for old school photos, not the trendy ones). anyone knows where we can find one?

I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a surf instructor at waikiki.

I'm looking to improve my understanding of where to position myself to best paddle and catch waves, rather than just being pushed on. Having semi-regulary surfed in Sydney, I've found this particularly difficult in comparison.

Cheers!

Hello all🤙Im visiting Waikiki next week for a birthday and would like to know if there's anyone around that makes epoxy flower jewelry. Specifically purple orchids made into earrings, etc... I've found the idea online and can purchase what Ive found, but Id rather find something similar made on Oahu.

On a separate note. If there isnt, and I chose to order online, the post office nor my hotel will accept a general delivery package, as I dont have the time to order it here and travel with it. Im trying to keep the gift a secret, so I am lacking an address in Waikiki to send it to. If any kind soul in-town out there wouldnt mind recieving a small package for me, you would have my undying gratitude. Thanks everybody ✌️

Is that normal? I saw boats rolling up 3 hours ahead of time and this is my first Waikiki show but was expecting at least 30 minutes. Seemed very fast or is that normal. PS where is the best “official” show?

My friend is coming to visit soon and wants to go out. I haven’t been out much since moving here other than to hulas so I need some recommendations. I live close to Waikiki so I’d like to stay in that area so I can walk rather than uber. Any ideas are welcome (also if there’s a cover please do say!)!

We’d likely go out Friday and/ or Saturday. Looking for dancing or karaoke vibe bars.

Taking my gf out to eat for her birthday, never been to Waikiki and after searching online for a bit I’m thinking between the capital grille or empire steakhouse. Which would you recommend? Or is there another steakhouse worth checking out in the area? Thank you in advance.

This is my first time visiting and could use some good food recommendations in Waikiki. Can anyone recommend any places that are a must have while I’m here? Thank you in advance!

I apologize if this isn't the right place to post this, but I'm sharing it out of concern for the safety of both visitors and locals around Ala Wai.

I'm a graduate student at UC Berkeley staying with family in Honolulu for the summer. Earlier today, while walking near the Route 42 bus stop by the Ala Wai Canal, I was approached by a man who became aggressive after noticing my UC Berkeley ("Cal") cap. He repeatedly yelled at me, claimed that "Cal" sounded like the KKK, repeatedly tapped and shoved me, and attempted to force me off the sidewalk and into the street.

I filed a police report regarding the incident. Fortunately, I was unharmed, but I wanted to post this because, after speaking with others, I was told this individual has allegedly harassed multiple people in the Ala Wai area before.

For awareness, he appeared to be approximately 5'5" tall, bald or closely shaved, sometimes wearing a cap, barefoot, shirtless, and with a slight mustache.
Please be careful if you're walking alone in the area, and if anyone behaves aggressively toward you, prioritize your safety and contact authorities if needed.

If you can describe it I'll send it.

Visiting Waikiki and staying at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach resort soon. I understand it's a smoke free property but most resorts have a designated area. Where is the designated area on this property? I tried looking on a resort map. Anyone have any info on this? Will I simply have to vape on the street? Any help/advice appreciated!

Anyone stay here recently?

Would it be better to rent chairs and umbrella and a cooler through a local company like paradise baby co. and have items delivered to hotel for the week or just rent chairs and umbrella daily near the beach?

Any breakfast advice besides the hotel buffet?

How’s the pool and would a cabana be worth it for the kids?

Has anyone taken the trolley to Hilton Hawaiian village and gotten a day pass for that pool?

Any other fun activities nearby or at the Marriott resort?

We’re planning to go to the beach a few days, maybe Hilton pool, maybe cabana pool at resort, zoo, luau, snorkeling tour, and planning dinners with larger group at 6pm each day (should be later or earlier)?

Thanks in advance

Hi! Plea for help here: where can I buy hairpins in Honolulu (see example below)? I tried searching but I couldn't find any store selling these nearby my hotel (Fort DeRussy Parking area).

Thanks in advance for any help!