7-Eleven

This charming Waikiki gem serves up rich, creamy matcha soft-serve and seasonal flavors, making for a perfect sweet escape after a day of adventuring.

Surf-style, counter-serve nook for featuring Hawaiian sandwiches & bowls with slow-roasted pork.

Funky, compact Japanese spot dishing up plate lunches & musubi specialties for dine in or take-out.

This cash-only coffeehouse is a relaxed gem serving fresh brews, tasty pastries, and hearty brunch options, all in a cozy self-service vibe.

Spin-off of a Tokyo restaurant featuring teppanyaki & okonomiyaki pancakes in modern surroundings.

Airy rooms & suites with private lanais in a laid-back hotel featuring a gym & an outdoor pool. A half mile from Kahanamoku Beach, this relaxed hotel is a mile from the Honolulu Zoo and 2 miles from Hawaii Interstate 1. Bright, airy room feature tropical accents, private lanais, and city or ocean views. All have Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minifridges and coffeemakers; some provide microwaves. Studios and 1-bedroom suites add kitchenettes or kitchens. Morning coffee and tea are included. There's a heated outdoor pool, and a sundeck with BBQs, plus a gym. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, beach gear and a weekly wine-and-cheese social, as well as DVD players.

Sleek quarters with balconies in an upmarket hotel offering bay views, dining & a rooftop pool. Featuring views of Waikiki Bay, this upmarket hotel is a 12-minute walk from Waikiki Beach, 9 miles from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and 4 miles from Diamond Head, an oceanfront volcanic peak. Sleek, airy rooms, some with bay views, provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and furnished balconies. Suites add separate living rooms. Parking is complimentary. A casual restaurant with a bakery offers all-day dining. Other amenities include a fitness center, a hot tub, and a rooftop infinity pool with sunloungers. Breakfast is available (surcharge).

Locally sourced seafood dishes and cocktails served in an airy, fashionable space with a large patio.

Ono Seafood is the go-to spot for superb ahi poke in a chill atmosphere, featuring fresh flavors and combo options that keep locals coming back.

Functional rooms with minifridges & private lanais, plus a sundeck, a pool & multiple restaurants. A 15-minute walk from Kuhio Beach Park, this straightforward hotel is in downtown Waikiki, and 2.4 miles from Diamond Head volcano. Classic rooms offer cable TV, coffeemakers, minifridges and private lanais. Suites add separate sitting rooms and kitchenettes. A resort fee covers Internet access. There’s a pool, a fitness center and a whirlpool tub, plus an 18th-floor sundeck. Dining options include a pizzeria, a pancake diner and a sports bar. Parking is available for a surcharge.