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Happy hours
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar – Daily 5:00–6:30 pm
ALOHA TABLE Waikiki – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
Alohilani Resort (bar area) – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar – Daily 3:00–6:00 pm
Arnold’s Beach Bar – Mon–Thu 10:00 pm–2:00 am
Basalt – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Bibas Courtyard Grill – Daily 2:00–4:30 pm
Deck. – Daily 2:00–6:00 pm
Doraku Sushi Waikiki – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
Fire Grill Waikiki – Daily 3:00–6:00 pm
Fresco Italian Restaurant – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
Genius Lounge – Daily 5:00–6:30 pm
Giovanni Pastrami – Mon–Fri 4:30–6:00 pm
Hang 10 Pool Bar – Daily 12:00–2:00 pm
Harbor Pub & Pizza – Daily 3:00–7:00 pm
Hawaiian Aroma Caffè (Beachcomber) – Daily 12:00–7:00 pm
Heavenly Island Lifestyle Waikiki – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
Herringbone Waikiki – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
HIDEOUT at the Laylow – Daily 3:30–5:30 pm
Honolulu Tavern – Daily 3:00–7:00 pm
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand – Mon–Fri 12:00–6:00 pm
Island Vintage Wine Bar – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Kelley O’Neil’s – Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
La Piña Cantina (Kuhio Ave Food Hall) – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Lava Tube – Daily 5:00–7:00 pm
Lulu’s Waikiki – Tue–Fri 2:00–4:00 pm
M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant & Bar – Daily 1:00–3:00 pm
Mahina & Sun’s – Daily 11:30 am–5:30 pm
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki – Sun–Thu 3:30–4:30 pm
Moani Waikiki – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
Monkeypod Kitchen Waikiki – Daily 3:30–5:00 pm
Morimoto Asia Waikiki – Daily 5:00–6:00 pm
P.F. Chang’s Waikiki – Mon–Fri 1:00–5:00 pm
Paia Fish Market Waikiki – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Piko Kitchen + Bar – Daily 2:00–6:00 pm
Play Bar Night Club Waikiki – Daily 8:00–10:00 pm
Quiora – Daily 3:30–5:00 pm
Rivals Sports Lounge – Mon–Fri 12:00–7:00 pm
RumFire Waikiki – Daily 4:30–5:30 pm
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Waikiki) – Sat–Sun 4:00–7:00 pm
Shanghai Bar (STIX Asia) – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Shorefyre (Koa Ave) – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
Shorefyre (International Market Place) – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar – Daily 4:00–5:00 pm
Skybox Taphouse – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
Splash Bar Waikiki – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
The Butcher Bar by Aloha Steak House – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
The Pupu House – Daily 5:00–7:00 pm
The Cheesecake Factory Waikiki – Mon–Fri 3:00–5:00 pm
Tiki’s Grill & Bar – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Tropics Waikiki Tacos & Tequila – Daily 3:00–6:00 pm
Waikiki Brewing Company – Waikiki – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Wayfinder Waikiki (Heyday bar) – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
White Sands Hotel (Heyday) – Daily 12:00–6:00 pm
Yard House Waikiki – Daily 2:00–5:30 pm & 10:30 pm–close
Dee’s favorites
1. Secret Spot
Your #1 vibe.
Local, hidden, real crowd, nightly live music 8–11 PM.
You recommend this constantly because it’s authentic, not touristy, and a guaranteed good night.
2. Pitstop
Divey, local, cheap drinks, a real Waikiki people-watching spot.
You bring this up as part of your go-to bar flow.
3. Arnold’s Beach Bar
Legendary Waikiki dive bar.
Open-air, music, friendly staff.
You mention it often as a place you actually hang out, not just recommend.
4. Shorefyre (Both Locations)
Laid back, good food, everyday bar energy.
A place you trust to send tourists — affordable, consistent, and fun.
5. Duke’s Waikiki
Beachfront classic.
Live local music, sunset energy, easy recommendation for guests and content.
6. RumFire
You’ve referenced it multiple times as a vibe spot with sunset and oceanfront lounge energy.
Great for photos, drinks, and meeting people.
7. Island Vintage / Island Vintage Wine Bar
You mention this spot when talking about places that are solid for daytime drinks and chill food.
8.Lulu’s Waikiki
Ocean views, breakfast-to-bar energy.
Good for tourists, good for locals, reliable spot you’ve brought up repeatedly.
9. Tropics / Tropics Bar & Grill
You talk about the live music, big crowds, and it being a go-to for evening Waikiki vibe.
10.Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand
You’ve mentioned this a few times — rooftop patio, view of Diamond Head, sunset drinks, lively scene.
local’s favorites
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support local
1. Tiki’s Grill & Bar – Locally owned island-style restaurant with live music and ocean views.
2. Shorefyre Fresh Grill & Bar (Both Locations) – Locally owned, casual grill & bar with great food and live music.
3. Betty’s Burgers Waikiki – Local-style burger spot with a strong neighborhood following.
4. Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand – Long-time locally owned Waikiki bar with rooftop views and a fun, mixed crowd.
5. Arnold’s Beach Bar – Locally owned dive bar, one of the oldest true Waikiki local bars.
6. Lulu’s Waikiki – Long-running, locally owned open-air bar/restaurant with ocean views.
7. Pitstop – Small, locally owned dive bar with cheap drinks and a real local vibe.
8. Da Big Kahuna Waikiki – Local-style bar & grill with karaoke and casual vibes.
9. Moose McGillycuddy’s Waikiki – Locally owned pub-style bar popular with both locals and visitors.
10. Tiki’s (Kuhio Ave small bar) – Locally owned small bar version with a laid-back neighborhood vibe. (If you meant another, I can swap this out.)
promo codes
🌺 LUAUS & SHOWS
Pāʻina Waikiki Luau – Code: FALL10 – 10% off luau tickets when booking online.
Queens Waikiki Luau – Code: SECRET – 10% off when booking via Cool Destinations.
Queens Waikiki Luau (Original Waikiki Luau Buffet & Show) – Code: 99SPCL – $99 adult special (limited-time promo, reg. ~$130).
Rock-A-Hula Show (Waikiki) – Code: LCC30 – 30% off show (11/1/25–12/31/25 promo window).
Rock-A-Hula / Sister Brands (Rock-A-Hula, Waikiki Luau, etc.) – Kamaʻāina – Code: resident – Resident kamaʻāina rate (HI ID required).
Rock-A-Hula / Sister Brands – Military – Code: military – Military discount (ID required).
Rock-A-Hula Early Bird Whale Watch – Code: EWW20 – 20% off early-bird whale watch on Hawaii’s largest vessel (date-limited).
“Best Luau in Waikiki” (Original Waikiki Luau buffet special) – Code: 99SPCL – Same $99 adult special mentioned in their promo posts.
🚤 BOAT TOURS, CRUISES, PARTY CRUISES
Waikiki Sailing Company – Code: SECRET – 10% off Waikiki Sailing Company activities (must book on Cool Destinations site).
The Adventure Boat (Ala Moana / Waikiki Harbor) – Code: KAMA23 – 20% off any tour + free GoPro rental (kamaʻāina; HI ID required; valid through 12/31/25).
Waikiki PARTY CRUISE (And You Creations) – Code: PARTY21 – $21 off Waikiki Party Cruise (regular $99 → $78; exclusions on fireworks Fridays & private charters).
Waikiki Sunset Party Cruise (HVCB coupon) – Code: falllove20 – 20% off Waikiki Sunset Party Cruise (promo via Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau).
Holiday Lights Tour – Honolulu / Waikiki Trolley collab – Code: LIGHTS2025 – 10% off Holiday Lights Tour (Aloha Tower–based Christmas lights tour).
(A bunch of Tripster sunset & Waikiki cruise deals are auto-discounted with no code – just book through Tripster for ~10–13% off.)
🚌 TROLLEY & TRANSPORT
Waikiki Trolley (direct site – general) – Code: JCB10 – 10% off (verified on coupon site; often used on passes).
Waikiki Trolley (direct site / socials) – Code: INSTA10 – 10% off (often pushed on Instagram & coupon pages).
Waikiki Trolley – Holiday / Fear promo – Code: FEAR5 – $5 off a specific themed tour (Halloween / fear-themed promo).
(Tripster also gives up to ~15% off Waikiki Trolley passes automatically, no code needed.)
🚐 CIRCLE ISLAND & LAND TOURS (OʻAHU, WAIKIKI PICKUP)
Ultimate Circle Island Tours (Oahu’s Best Coupons) – Code: OAHUBEST – Discounted Circle Island tour (free Waikiki pickup/drop-off).
Hi5 Circle Island Tour – Code: ALOHA – Promo code “Aloha” shared in group post for tour discount.
(Go City Oʻahu passes don’t use a code but include built-in % discounts on zipline, ATV, etc.).
🎟️ ESCAPE ROOM / ENTERTAINMENT
Breakout Waikiki – Kamaʻāina – Code: KAHANAMOKU – 10% kamaʻāina discount (book online, HI ID required at check-in).
Breakout Waikiki – Military – Code: VALOR – 10% military discount (book online, military ID required).
🌊 GENERAL HAWAIʻI ACTIVITY SITES (CAN BE USED FOR WAIKIKI TOURS)
HawaiiActivities.com – Sitewide – Code: EKOMOMAI (also appears as ekomomai / ekomomal) – About $10 off sitewide bookings (works on many Oʻahu / Waikiki activities).
HawaiiActivities.com – Downhill Bike Adventure – Code: BKRVLOGS – About $20 off specific “Downhill Bike Adventure” tour (Oʻahu activity; can be part of Waikiki plans).
(There are also member-only 10% off codes for select tours, but the exact strings are hidden behind “Show Code” – you can pull those live if you’re logged in.)
⛵ PINK SAILS & LOCAL COUPON SHEETS (NO TYPED CODE, BUT GOOD TO KNOW)
These don’t have a type-in promo code, but they’re discounted print / mobile coupons that work great for your tourists:
Pink Sails Waikiki (Oahu’s Best Coupons) – Multiple offers (Turtle Snorkel Adventure, Sunset Splash & Sail, Friday Fireworks, Whale Watching, Sandbar Adventure) – all with discounted coupon pricing valid through 01/04/2026; guests show/print coupon.
Oahu’s Best Coupons also has Waikiki deals like:
Furusato Sushi – 10% off entire purchase
KUAʻAINA – 10% or 15% off
Giovanni Pastrami – Coupons for Waikiki sports bar/restaurant
All under their Waikiki area with “hascoupon” tags (no promo strings, but easy screenshots for your guests).
Free shipping on orders over $50. Standard delivery takes 3-5 business days.
Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase. Items must be in original condition.
🌺 THE 35 BEST THINGS TO DO IN WAIKIKI — YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE
Welcome to Waikiki, Hawaiʻi’s playground — where every street, shoreline, and sunset has something unforgettable waiting for you. Whether you’re here for the beaches, the food, the nightlife, the culture, or the adventure, this list breaks down the absolute must-dos in simple, easy, digestible pieces so you can make the most out of every minute.
From iconic hikes and world-class surf lessons to hidden local hangouts, sunset bars, street markets, late-night food, and the best views on the island — this is your fast-track guide to experiencing Waikiki the right way.
Use this list to plan your trip, bookmark your favorites, and explore like a local.
Aloha, enjoy, and welcome to paradise. 🌅🤙
Happy hours
Dee’s favorites
local’s favorites
support local
promo codes