Kai’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Kaimuki is the area located just mauka (on the mountain side) of Diamond Head. King Kamehameha III gave the land of Kaimuki to future King William Lunalilo in 1848. The land was then sold for $2,325 in 1884 and again for $20,000 in 1898. In the early 1900’s, Kaimuki developed into a high-class residential neighborhood. First came the families and then came the businesses. The neighborhood of Kaimuki has seen many changes in its 100 plus years of history. Today the area is a casual walking district skirted by beautiful historic homes perched up on the Maunalani Heights hillside.
Kaimuki is filled with niche shops, specialty boutiques and unique eateries dotted along its main thoroughfare of Waialae Avenue. So grab a parking spot at either of the area’s two main self-pay lots (Kaimuki Plaza or Kaimuki Municipal), or see if you can nab that rare spot on the street, and join us in discovering this exciting Oahu enclave.
https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/places/kaimuki/
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Kaimuki
Kaimuki is the area located just mauka (on the mountain side) of Diamond Head. King Kamehameha III gave the land of Kaimuki to future King William Lunalilo in 1848. The land was then sold for $2,325 in 1884 and again for $20,000 in 1898. In the early 1900’s, Kaimuki developed into a high-class residential neighborhood. First came the families and then came the businesses. The neighborhood of Kaimuki has seen many changes in its 100 plus years of history. Today the area is a casual walking district skirted by beautiful historic homes perched up on the Maunalani Heights hillside.
Kaimuki is filled with niche shops, specialty boutiques and unique eateries dotted along its main thoroughfare of Waialae Avenue. So grab a parking spot at either of the area’s two main self-pay lots (Kaimuki Plaza or Kaimuki Municipal), or see if you can nab that rare spot on the street, and join us in discovering this exciting Oahu enclave.
https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/places/kaimuki/
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as "spouting waters," Waikiki was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901.
Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main hotel and resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Along the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue you'll find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, activities and resorts.
https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu/regions/honolulu/Waikiki
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Waikīkī
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as "spouting waters," Waikiki was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901.
Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main hotel and resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Along the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue you'll find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, activities and resorts.
https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu/regions/honolulu/Waikiki
Food scene
Indian Cuisine, service host are great! Food may take a long time but well worth the wait, Delicious!
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Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveIndian Cuisine, service host are great! Food may take a long time but well worth the wait, Delicious!
Mom-&-pop shop known for its wide range of crack seed, which is a popular preserved fruit snack. Our business has been serving our Kaimuki community for more than 70 years.
Crack Seed Store
1156 Koko Head AveMom-&-pop shop known for its wide range of crack seed, which is a popular preserved fruit snack. Our business has been serving our Kaimuki community for more than 70 years.
Popular local beverage shop. They are known for their topping "purple rice," which is similar to Korean's brown/purple rice.” Has good reviews!
Cowcow’s Tea
3620 Waialae AvenuePopular local beverage shop. They are known for their topping "purple rice," which is similar to Korean's brown/purple rice.” Has good reviews!
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveHawaiian Style Brunch
The ambiance, the food and the staff is amazing! Its a great date night spot on the fancy side!
Miro Kaimuki
3446 Waialae AvenueThe ambiance, the food and the staff is amazing! Its a great date night spot on the fancy side!
Great place to work on your laptop. WIFI available.
I love there homemade style pastries! Ono! Tasty!
Cafe style food
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Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae AveGreat place to work on your laptop. WIFI available.
I love there homemade style pastries! Ono! Tasty!
Cafe style food
Fresh and healthy food options! Great quantity and good price!
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Shaloha Pita
3133 Waialae AveFresh and healthy food options! Great quantity and good price!
Picture not current. Newly renovated, gourmet and tasty food! Breakfast and Dinner served daily! Beautiful scenery dining by the beach!
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Hau Tree Lanai
Picture not current. Newly renovated, gourmet and tasty food! Breakfast and Dinner served daily! Beautiful scenery dining by the beach!
Sightseeing
The unique profile of Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.
Free for HI residents
Non-resident $5 per person - $10 per Vehicle - Cash Only
Special Tips
The last entrance to hike the trail is at 4:00 pm. The gates are locked at 6:00 pm daily and all visitors must be out of the park by this time.
NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS.
Kid friendly- Moderate Hike
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Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluThe unique profile of Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.
Free for HI residents
Non-resident $5 per person - $10 per Vehicle - Cash Only
Special Tips
The last entrance to hike the trail is at 4:00 pm. The gates are locked at 6:00 pm daily and all visitors must be out of the park by this time.
NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS.
Kid friendly- Moderate Hike
Beautiful Beach across from Kapiolani Park which is a great place for bike riding! Kaimana Beach is next beach after Waikiki Beach but not has busy and touristic.
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Kaimana Beach
Beautiful Beach across from Kapiolani Park which is a great place for bike riding! Kaimana Beach is next beach after Waikiki Beach but not has busy and touristic.