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6 Days in Hawai‘i Kai: A Tropical Adventure

Juan Berrones

Juan Berrones

4 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey to Hawai‘i Kai, where we'll explore stunning beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Hawai‘i Kai

Day 1
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$92

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$ 5

Yoshitsune Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
2 - 3 min

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Honolulu Zoo
Popular spot for families spanning 42 acres with lush gardens & over 900 animals.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$50
12 - 15 min

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Kahanamoku Beach
This sandy, curved beach offers swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding & sunning.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Honolulu Cookie Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 2
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$168

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$ 15

Moena Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
5 - 6 min

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Koko Head District Park
Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Sea Life Park Hawaii
Kid-friendly park dedicated to sea life offers penguins, sea lion shows & swimming with dolphins.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$100
7 - 9 min

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Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Day 3
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$87

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$ 20

Hawaiian Island Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
7 - 9 min

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Makapu‘u Point
Easternmost hiking destination offering vast ocean vistas, whale watching & a lighthouse.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Koko Kai Beach Mini Park
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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Diamond Head State Monument
A trail leads visitors to the summit of this volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$25
10 - 12 min

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South Shore Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 4
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$50

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$ 10

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!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
8 - 10 min

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Lanikai Pillbox Hike
This short, sometimes narrow trail features 2 military bunkers & a panoramic view of Lanikai Beach.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
36 - 44 min

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Ala Moana Center
Upscale, four-level shopping mall with department stores, boutiques, a food court & restaurants.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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The Cookie Corner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 5
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$60

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$ 10

Starbucks
Kailua Village
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
6 - 8 min

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Kailua Beach Park
Clear water, fine sand & accessible facilities make this a popular spot for aquatic activities.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
5 - 6 min

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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
$40
Day 6
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$120

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$50
11 - 14 min

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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Polished oceanfront hotel dating from 1901, offering a spa, refined dining & an outdoor pool.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Duke's Waikiki
On the Sand on Waikiki Beach
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48

Budget breakdown: $642 In total

Activities & Food:$577
Transport:$65