Side Street Inn

Colorful rooms in a polished beach property with an infinity pool, a spa & 4 restaurants. Overlooking Waikiki Bay, this polished beach resort is 3 miles from Diamond Head and 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport. The colorful rooms have Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add balconies with ocean views, and separate dining areas; suites have pull-out sofas. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free breakfast and appetizers. Dining options include Japanese, pizza and international restaurants, as well as an open-air Pacific Rim eatery. There's also a cocktail bar, an infinity pool and a spa, plus an outdoor pool with a waterslide. Meeting space includes a 26,000 sq ft ballroom.

Inventive rolls, deep-fried fish & an omakase menu offered in an unassuming strip-mall nook.

Grill-at-the-table yakiniku barbecue in a modern outpost of a Korea-based chain, open late nights.

This intimate candy store sells homemade, traditional Japanese sweets such as mochi & manju.

6-floor mall for international & Hawaiian designer clothing, jewelry & gifts, with a food court.

Airport lounge offering Thai dishes, cocktails, and açaí bowls, plus runway views.

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Doris Duke's enchanting estate doubles as a stunning gallery for her extraordinary Islamic art collection, offering breathtaking views and rich history in a serene setting.

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

Bakery & diner since 1950, popular for its breakfasts, comfort food & coco puffs.