Hotel · Waikiki
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"Ka La’i Waikiki Beach Hotel is a newly renovated and rebranded property with 462 rooms under LXR Hotels & Resorts." - Taryn White
Hawaiian restaurant · Kaimuki
Mud Hen Water is a bright, spacious spot by Ed Kenney serving inventive Hawaiian-Asian fusion small plates and cocktails that make for an unforgettable meal.
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Japanese confectionery shop · Kapiolani
Longtime bakery providing Japanese sweets & snacks, including mochi, tea cookies & deep-fried tofu.
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Upmarket, harborfront hotel offering outdoor pools, plus a relaxed bar & grill eatery. Set on Ala Wai Boat Harbor, this upmarket, high-rise hotel is 0.6 miles from Kahanamoku Beach and 1.7 miles from Honolulu Zoo. Contemporary rooms and suites provide full kitchens, 40-inch flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access (fee), as well as furnished outdoor balconies with either mountain or ocean views. Upgraded suites add Bose speakers and DVD players. There's a casual bar and grill. Other amenities include a fitness center, plus outdoor pools. A resort fee applies.
Ice cream shop · Kapiolani
Quaint, pint-sized grocery store is a local draw for its counter-serve shave ice & ice cream.
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Sushi restaurant · Ala Moana
Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
Hotel · Ala Moana
Hotel · Diamond Head
Casual suites with kitchens & lanais in a resort hotel with an outdoor pool & a cafe. Set 1 block from Kuhio Beach Park, this laid-back, all-suite hotel is a 6-minute walk from Honolulu Zoo, a 13-minute walk from the Waikiki Shell event venue and 1.9 miles from Diamond Head State Monument. The 1-bedroom, island-influenced suites have lounges, kitchens and private lanais; all come with Wi-Fi (surcharge). Some offer mountain, ocean or city views. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi and access to the outdoor recreation deck, which includes a heated pool, 2 hot tubs and a playground. There's also a cafe and a picnic area with BBQs.
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Bar · Kapahulu
This chic rooftop bar and lounge in Waikiki serves up a global menu, killer cocktails, and live music, all with stunning views and a trendy vibe.
American restaurant · Waikiki
Nestled by the beach, Moana Surfrider's Victorian patio offers a picturesque setting for delightful afternoon tea and a tempting menu of daytime bites.
Nestled just a short stroll from Waikiki Beach, this stylish hotel boasts modern island vibes, a lively pool scene, and friendly service that makes you feel right at home.