Food Scene
Consistently good Korean, Hawaiian, American breakfast lunch and dinner.
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hannara Restaurant
86-078 Farrington HwyConsistently good Korean, Hawaiian, American breakfast lunch and dinner.
Barbecue Kai Inc
85-973 Farrington HwyCash only for tasty meals and large portions.
Everyone raves about this place. I like it. It's near a busy stretch of Farrington Highway. I always miss it and have to turn around.
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Spicy House
87-730 Farrington HwyEveryone raves about this place. I like it. It's near a busy stretch of Farrington Highway. I always miss it and have to turn around.
Good food. Beautiful view of the ocean. It's located in the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center complex. There are trails with amazing views behind the hospital.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ka'aha'aina Cafe
86-260 Farrington HwyGood food. Beautiful view of the ocean. It's located in the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center complex. There are trails with amazing views behind the hospital.
Everything I've tried is really good. The portions are pretty healthy, by that I mean big so I guess unhealthy?
67 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Coquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington HwyEverything I've tried is really good. The portions are pretty healthy, by that I mean big so I guess unhealthy?
Right on Poka‘i Bay. Bands frequent here. The restaurant is on an Army base so if you do not have either a CAC card or military ID, you'll have to park outside of the guard shack and walk in. The guards will require a driver's license or other government-issued ID to get in. Not a huge deal.
The menu seems to change here and there. The food is always tasty. Pretty sure they'll cut up your catch and cook it however you want.
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The Beach House by 604
85-010 Army StRight on Poka‘i Bay. Bands frequent here. The restaurant is on an Army base so if you do not have either a CAC card or military ID, you'll have to park outside of the guard shack and walk in. The guards will require a driver's license or other government-issued ID to get in. Not a huge deal.
The menu seems to change here and there. The food is always tasty. Pretty sure they'll cut up your catch and cook it however you want.
Another cash only place. Not much fluff here but the food is good and the portions are lolo. If you have a big appetite and are low on funds this is the spot.
They also have great cheap breakfasts.
No. 1 Chinese & BBQ Restaurant
86-003 Farrington HwyAnother cash only place. Not much fluff here but the food is good and the portions are lolo. If you have a big appetite and are low on funds this is the spot.
They also have great cheap breakfasts.
Waianae Korean BBQ
85-910 Farrington HwyJust straight up good food. From the mandoo to the bibimbap you can't go wrong.
My go-to for ice cream after a day at the beach. Located in the same plaza as Long's down the road from the condo.
Mountain Magic Shave Ice
My go-to for ice cream after a day at the beach. Located in the same plaza as Long's down the road from the condo.
Casual place to eat in the Disney Aulani Resort. Nothing is cheap here - it's a Disney resort. If you're in the mood for a lobster roll, this is probably the closest place to get one.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Off the Hook
92 Ali'inui DrCasual place to eat in the Disney Aulani Resort. Nothing is cheap here - it's a Disney resort. If you're in the mood for a lobster roll, this is probably the closest place to get one.
Next to Barbeque Kai. Everything is good here imo. Faves are sunrise tea, sunset tea, honeydew shake, mango li hing mui shake, taro pudding & macarons...
Fancy drink shops are plentiful around the island but this one is close to the condo.
Waianae Vietnamese Kitchen
Next to Barbeque Kai. Everything is good here imo. Faves are sunrise tea, sunset tea, honeydew shake, mango li hing mui shake, taro pudding & macarons...
Fancy drink shops are plentiful around the island but this one is close to the condo.
It's a chain for all kinds of Hawaiian plate lunch. Portions are big but I think Barbeque Kai across the street's are bigger. They're both good. L&L's garlic chicken, bbq chicken sandwich and teriyaki beef sandwich are tasty among everything else.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
L & L Drive-Inn
85-080 Waianae Valley RdIt's a chain for all kinds of Hawaiian plate lunch. Portions are big but I think Barbeque Kai across the street's are bigger. They're both good. L&L's garlic chicken, bbq chicken sandwich and teriyaki beef sandwich are tasty among everything else.
For when I'm in the mood for dole whip or feeling boujee and needing a spa day. Great restaurants and shopping. The lagoons are beautiful and the Disney characters and pools are fun for the keikis.
42 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
92-1185 Ali'inui DrFor when I'm in the mood for dole whip or feeling boujee and needing a spa day. Great restaurants and shopping. The lagoons are beautiful and the Disney characters and pools are fun for the keikis.
Spinners Cafe
85-491 Farrington HwyOpen for breakfast and lunch. Good for breakfast.
Pokai Bay Restaurant
Big portions and good local kine breakfasts.
Lotsa restaurants, Starbucks, Jamba and others in the small mall.
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Waianae Mall
86-120 Farrington HwyLotsa restaurants, Starbucks, Jamba and others in the small mall.
A & G Steaks & Things
85-993 Farrington HwyGood food
Countryside Cafe
87-70 Farrington HwyGreat place for big breakfast
So ono for poke made from local fresh catch and Hawaiian specials.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aloha Poke
85-979 Farrington HwySo ono for poke made from local fresh catch and Hawaiian specials.
Tamura Super Market
86-032 Farrington HwyGood poke deli and plate lunches.
Kulolo, haupia ice cream, pai‘ai, no mattah... it's all ono. Located in the same building as Countryside Cafe and T8ste Buds across from Maili Beach. Sometimes they run out so best to go soon after they open.
Kalo Bombs Waianae
Kulolo, haupia ice cream, pai‘ai, no mattah... it's all ono. Located in the same building as Countryside Cafe and T8ste Buds across from Maili Beach. Sometimes they run out so best to go soon after they open.
Purvé Donut Stop
Not in Waianae but worth the drive.
Golf Course
Beautiful golf course with spectacular views.
There is a restaurant but I've never eaten there.
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Makaha Golf Club West
84-627 Makaha Valley RdBeautiful golf course with spectacular views.
There is a restaurant but I've never eaten there.
Beach
At the end of Kili Drive is Mākaha Beach Park. It's about a mile down from the Towers. Walk, drive, bike, skateboard whatever you wish but I definitely recommend it.
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Makana Beach
Farrington HwyAt the end of Kili Drive is Mākaha Beach Park. It's about a mile down from the Towers. Walk, drive, bike, skateboard whatever you wish but I definitely recommend it.
Pokai Bay Beach
beautiful manmade beach with calm water
Ko Olina Lagoon 4
Ko‘olina Lagoon 4
Ko olina beach
Ko‘olina Lagoon 1
Papaoneone
Near Mount Lahilahi this beach is sometimes referred to as secret beach.
Local Trails
Lahilahi Point
Lahilahi point has the best sunsets.
Easy flat hike at the end of Farmington Hwy. Bring water
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Ka'ena Point
Farrington HwyEasy flat hike at the end of Farmington Hwy. Bring water
This hike takes you up to and along the ridge, directly across Makaha Valley Towers. Hiking this ridge can be treacherous so please research before going.
Kamaileunu Ridge
This hike takes you up to and along the ridge, directly across Makaha Valley Towers. Hiking this ridge can be treacherous so please research before going.
Challenging long hike to the highest point on Oahu. At just over 9 miles round trip, it's best to start this one early to get the best views at the top. As always, do plenty of research before you go.
Mt. Kaʻala Hiking Trail
Challenging long hike to the highest point on Oahu. At just over 9 miles round trip, it's best to start this one early to get the best views at the top. As always, do plenty of research before you go.
Local Market
Saturday farmer's market in the Waianae Mall behind Starbucks. Good place to check out goods made locally.
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Waianae Farmers' Market
86-120 Farrington HwySaturday farmer's market in the Waianae Mall behind Starbucks. Good place to check out goods made locally.