2025 Waikiki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

##myhiddengems #localguides ##mytravelhacks Waikiki Beach is a popular destination, and these seven hacks will help you make the most of your visit: 1. **Visit Off-Peak Hours**: Arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the midday crowds and secure a prime spot on the beach. 2. **Pack Light**: Bring only essentials like a towel, sunscreen, and water. This makes it easier to move around and keeps your belongings safe. 3. **Use Public Transportation**: Parking in Waikiki can be expensive. Save money by taking TheBus or using bike rentals to get around. 4. **Bring a Reusable Water Bottle**: Stay hydrated by filling up at water stations around the area, reducing waste and saving money. 5. **Try Local Food Trucks**: Skip the expensive beachfront restaurants and enjoy delicious local eats from nearby food trucks. 6. **Take Advantage of Free Activities**: Enjoy free hula shows, live music, and other cultural performances along the beach. 7. **Watch the Sunset**: End your day with a stunning sunset view, one of Waikiki’s most breathtaking experiences.

Even if you don't know much about steak, you've heard of Grandpa Wolfgang, right? This is Wolfgang's Steakhouse Waikiki :) Wolfgang's signature steak, T-bone 🫢 It's as juicy and tender as its reputation suggests, and it tastes heavenly Mashed potatoes as a side are a national rule!! Add stir-fried mushrooms!! If you sit by the window, you can take a nice dinner shot :) 📍Wolfgang's Steakhouse Waikiki ✔️ Happy hour available on weekdays (much cheaper) ✔️ The amount of steak for 2 people is a bit small for big eaters ✔️ 790,000 won including tip for a family of 6, paid for with my own money #June travel support event #Hawaii travel #Hawaii restaurants

Located on Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach is the only hotel with an exclusive beach. The hotel is large in size and has an amazing 2,860 rooms, making it the largest Hilton hotel in the world. The best location is the famous Rainbow House. There have been many celebrities here, and Zhang Xueliangs old age was spent here. There are also 5 swimming pools, 1 inner lagoon, more than 90 shops, and more than 20 various restaurants. You can buy and drink these things without going out of the hotel. There are warm scenes of family gatherings and intimate dog abuse scenes. When you come to Hawaii for a holiday, be sure to leave yourself with nothing to do and enjoy the sun, air and sea. Every Friday night is the Happy Hour of the Americans. There is a wonderful cabaret performance in the hotel center pool. The passionate Hawaiian music and dance, the skillful fire dance will bring the weekend to the climax.

#getgoing2025 I recently visited Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Waikiki to celebrate my friend's birthday, and it was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was perfect for a special occasion—elegant yet relaxed, with great service. We decided to try the famous T-bone steak, and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection, super juicy, and packed with flavor. Every bite was a treat! The sides were also fantastic, especially the mashed potatoes and creamed spinach—definitely worth trying. If you’re a steak lover, this place is a must-visit! Why I recommend Wolfgang's Steakhouse: The T-bone steak is a must-try—juicy, tender, and flavorful. The restaurant offers a great ambiance for celebrating special occasions with friends or family. 📍Address: 2301 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #Waikiki #Hawaii #WolfgangsSteakhouse

Sending my aloha to all folks around the world. The best place on earth that you should never missed. Tropical weather, tortoise water, and friendly people.

The most beautiful beach. Have a seven hours layover in Honolulu. The beach is a $20 Uber ride away. There are many restaurants on the water. A local recommended Duke’s Waikiki. It’s so nice and beautiful.

Overall: ★★★☆☆ Service: ★★★☆☆ Atmosphere: ★★★☆☆ Quality: ★★★☆☆ Access: ★★★★☆ ✔︎ ANA Mahalo Lounge ・Free access for ANA Mileage Club members and their accompanying children using ANA Honolulu flights! ・Located on the 2nd floor of Waikiki Shopping Plaza, convenient as a tourist hub! ✔︎ Services Offered ・Soft drinks and snacks ・Tour reservations and local information ・Luggage storage 🛍️ ・Distribution and reservation of restaurant coupons 🍽️ ・Free Wi-Fi 🛜 ✔︎ Rental Services ・Umbrellas ・Wi-Fi routers (¥1,381/day) ・Strollers ($10/5 days) ✔︎ How to Display Tickets 1. Log in to the ANA Mileage Club app 2. Tap 'More' under 'Services' 3. Tap 'ANA Hawaii' in the list of services 4. Tap 'ANA Express Bus Ticket' under 'For ANA Customers' * Tickets can be displayed from 7 days before boarding! * Save the QR code and show it to the lounge staff 📱 ✔︎ Access from Major Facilities ① Royal Hawaiian Center: 3 minutes on foot (diagonally across Kalakaua Avenue) ② Halekulani: 7 minutes on foot ③ Hilton Hawaiian Village: 18 minutes on foot ④ Diamond Head: 10 minutes by various ride shares (about $16, including pickup fee and tax tip)

Total: ★★★★☆ Service: ★★★★☆ Atmosphere: ★★★☆☆ Quality: ★★★★☆ Access: ★★★★★ ——————— ✔︎ About Honolulu Cookie Company ・A cookie specialty store established in 1998 ・Their pineapple-shaped cookies are a popular Hawaiian souvenir 🍍 ・In their stores, you can sample and buy your favorite flavors! 🍪 ・Individually wrapped for easy sharing! ・Available for purchase from a single cookie! ✔︎ My Recent Purchase ・30-piece Honolulu Cookie tin: $23.42 (30% off due to Christmas design) ✔︎ Honolulu Cookie Company Stores on Oahu Island 1. Ala Moana Center 2. ☆Hilton Hawaiian Village 3. Hyatt Regency Waikiki 4. International Marketplace 5. Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort 6. Royal Hawaiian Center 7. Waikiki Beach Marriott 8. ☆Waikiki Beach Walk 9. Waikiki Shopping Plaza 10. Sand Island Retail Store ☆: Stores visited this time ———————

Oh how I miss haiwaii and the perfect weather . Was there in Feb and it was low peak season . Weather was warm in the day and cooling at night . Waikiki was busy as usual and everything is alive at night . Food was pretty expensive so be prepare to splurge . Did a Waikiki ghost tour which talks about the history of Waikiki and took a photo with orbs in it . Would like to visit Hawaii again next year .

Visited Hawaii in Feb where the weather was beautiful. Nice and warm in the day and cooling in the night . Food and drinks are relatively expensive so please be prepared if you are on a budget . It can be pretty crowded in the day and the traffic is relatively bad in Honolulu especially in Waikiki so whatever itinerary please plan ahead . Lastly bring a bottle of sunblock was the sun was quite brutal .

#dreamdestination It's Hawaii Waikiki Beach! You can truly see the most beautiful sea! I especially thought the sunset sky was so beautiful. The sea is clean and it is a great place to relax😌

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#freehotelstay Twin Fin is top notch from customer service to the views! Simply amazing!!! #freehotelstay #historicallandmarks #localguides #mytravelhacks

Sheraton Waikiki Sheraton Waikiki is best to show off her "infinity pool" - a pool connected to the sea. Maybe you can't imagine that there is such a big swimming pool in this world. It seems that she is not only for people to swim, but their existence has some special meaning. This is only when you are in it. Feel. This Sheraton Waikiki hotel is really designed for "swim" and she also owns the only super pool in Waikiki. It has a 12.34 meter long waterslide, two large whirlpools on the Waikiki coast, interactive fountains, ten CABANAS kiosks and other leisure facilities. In a place surrounded by the sea surrounded by Hawaii, soaking in the pool that is cleverly combined with the invincible seascape, it seems like you are slowly in the sea, the blue and blue sky, the blue and blue sea is very Intoxicated with such a sense of space, super enjoy! Painting the sea for the pool Swimming here It feels like contracting the whole sea!