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10 Days in Hawai‘i Kai: A Tropical Adventure

angie ramirez

angie ramirez

15 Oct 2023

Join me on a 10-day journey to Hawai‘i Kai, where we'll explore stunning beaches, hike through lush trails, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable tropical adventure!

Trip to Hawai‘i Kai

Day 1
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$87

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$ 10

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Diamond Head State Monument
A trail leads visitors to the summit of this volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach
Outdoor cafe has Hawaiian plates & standard American fare, plus live music & a weekend beach BBQ.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Barefoot Beach Cafe
Casual cafe on the beach in Waikiki serving breakfast, lunch & dinner daily featuring steak, seafood, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads and daily specials. To inquire about a private party or special event, please contact: Info@BarefootBeachCafe.com
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
Lulu's Surf Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$82

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$ 20

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Mānoa Falls Trail
This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
Historic site marking a 1795 battle, featuring sweeping coastal cliff & mountain peak views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Honolulu Cookie Company
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Kahanamoku Beach
This sandy, curved beach offers swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding & sunning.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Cinnamon's at the Ilikai
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$72

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$ 25

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
37 - 56 min

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Directions

Koko Head District Park
Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Lānaʻi Lookout
Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Ai Love Nalo
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
Moena Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$92

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$ 10

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Hanauma Bay
This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Duke's Waikiki
On the Sand on Waikiki Beach
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Duke's Waikiki
Popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
The Cheesecake Factory
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$88

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$ 25

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Sandy Beach
Surfers are drawn to the large waves at this scenic beach with food trucks often in the parking lot.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Koko Crater Railway Trailhead
Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Moena Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant
Locals know us as the place to go for authentic Japanese cuisine, an incredible pau hana, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Stop by and say aloha!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$88

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$ 10

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Kapiʻolani Regional Park
A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pioneer Saloon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Bogart's Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$118

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$ 10

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Polished oceanfront hotel dating from 1901, offering a spa, refined dining & an outdoor pool.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
5 - 8 min

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Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)
An expansive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
Vons Chicken
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$80

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$ 15

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Kailua Beach Park
Clear water, fine sand & accessible facilities make this a popular spot for aquatic activities.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Kalapawai Market
A neighborhood market by the beach, we’ve been serving up fresh sandwiches, gourmet coffee, and specialty goods to the Kailua community since 1932!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Teddy’s uses only 100% fresh chilled ground chuck (no fillers or binders). Burgers are hand pattied daily and always charbroiled to order. Super Sauce is Teddy’s own sweet and tangy creation, not the usual thousand island dressing. Teddy’s Teriyaki Sauce is a traditional recipe made from scratch.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
+

$89

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$ 25

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Directions

Lanikai Pillbox Hike
This short, sometimes narrow trail features 2 military bunkers & a panoramic view of Lanikai Beach.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & camping.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Chao Phya Thai
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$42
Deluxe Pastry Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 10
+

$76

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$ 15

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Ala Moana Regional Park
This 100-acre park with a man-made beach offers usually calm surf, plus tennis courts & a pavilion.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Ka Moana Luau
Unique oceanfront dinner theater luau with Polynesian dancers & a tropical-themed buffet.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Murphy's Bar & Grill
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$36
Café Blue
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1037 In total

Activities & Food:$872
Transport:$165