Guidebook for Waianae
Food Scene
Love Thai food? This is a hidden gem! Not much to look at from the outside and if you've never had food from there you might even be scared away by the stenciled sign. BUT, this place has some of the BEST THAI FOOD we've ever had. You can eat there or call to order and pick up. Generous portions. Quick service.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spicy House
87-730 Farrington HwyLove Thai food? This is a hidden gem! Not much to look at from the outside and if you've never had food from there you might even be scared away by the stenciled sign. BUT, this place has some of the BEST THAI FOOD we've ever had. You can eat there or call to order and pick up. Generous portions. Quick service.
Another place that a tourist wouldn't stop at but locals do! Very friendly local couple. Great baked goods. Try any of their donuts or just pick up some fresh dinner rolls.
Mike's Bake Shop
87-1650 Farrington HwyAnother place that a tourist wouldn't stop at but locals do! Very friendly local couple. Great baked goods. Try any of their donuts or just pick up some fresh dinner rolls.
There is NO NEED to drive all the way to the North Shore to get great shave ice! It's right here near our neighborhood. A favorite with my girls!
Dan's Maili Shave Ice
87-139 Hookele StThere is NO NEED to drive all the way to the North Shore to get great shave ice! It's right here near our neighborhood. A favorite with my girls!
Essentials
If you forgot something for your trip (toothpaste, soda pop, chips, etc.) they will have it. You pay for convenience though so ask us first...we might have it! Or get in your car and drive to one of our local stores.
Sea Country General Store
87-1988 Pakeke StIf you forgot something for your trip (toothpaste, soda pop, chips, etc.) they will have it. You pay for convenience though so ask us first...we might have it! Or get in your car and drive to one of our local stores.
This is a local family-owned grocery store (2nd generation). Great bakery, poke, and beach/fishing essentials. Produce department is small but adequate. Every grocery item you might need. Also carries beer, wine, liquor and often has specials. Support locally owned businesses! Great owners who give back to the community and their children's school.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waianae Store
85-863 Farrington HwyThis is a local family-owned grocery store (2nd generation). Great bakery, poke, and beach/fishing essentials. Produce department is small but adequate. Every grocery item you might need. Also carries beer, wine, liquor and often has specials. Support locally owned businesses! Great owners who give back to the community and their children's school.
Parks & Nature
You can access Ka'ena Point from the Waianae side too simply by driving to the end of Farrington Highway. Take LOTS OF WATER with you and LEAVE NO TRACE! This is a bird sanctury. HOT HIKE if you go mid-day. Wear good shoes for hiking and don't forget sun protection. Leave no valuables in your car.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punto Ka'ena
Farrington HwyYou can access Ka'ena Point from the Waianae side too simply by driving to the end of Farrington Highway. Take LOTS OF WATER with you and LEAVE NO TRACE! This is a bird sanctury. HOT HIKE if you go mid-day. Wear good shoes for hiking and don't forget sun protection. Leave no valuables in your car.
Very nice family beach with comfort station and showers. Almost no wave action so not for surfing. Popular with stand-up paddlers and kayaks.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de playa de la bahía de Pōkaʻī
960 Bayview StVery nice family beach with comfort station and showers. Almost no wave action so not for surfing. Popular with stand-up paddlers and kayaks.
Arts & Culture
Small museum and open train rides on a historical railway. Board train in Ewa Beach, travel through Kapolei, Ko Olina (stops for ice cream), and all the way to the Kahe Power Plant (stops for beach view). Call first because the train doesn't run every day.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawaiian Railway
91-1001 Renton RdSmall museum and open train rides on a historical railway. Board train in Ewa Beach, travel through Kapolei, Ko Olina (stops for ice cream), and all the way to the Kahe Power Plant (stops for beach view). Call first because the train doesn't run every day.
Walk into the past and see what living on a plantation was like when people from many cultures came together. My favorite is the house with the giant printing press because my grandfather had a similar one at Puunene, Maui. There is a "general store" where children may try on traditional clothing from other countries. Very popular place for elementary field trips.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawaii Plantation Village
94-695 Waipahu StWalk into the past and see what living on a plantation was like when people from many cultures came together. My favorite is the house with the giant printing press because my grandfather had a similar one at Puunene, Maui. There is a "general store" where children may try on traditional clothing from other countries. Very popular place for elementary field trips.
Everything Else
7-Eleven
85-997 Farrington HwyThis 7-11 is near Pokai Bay and has SPAM MUSUBI.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chef and owner Adam Gilbert is a friend. Try the Poke Nachos for sure! Nice bar and great wait staff too. Live music on selected evenings. Outside seating available.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plantation Tavern
98-199 Farrington HwyChef and owner Adam Gilbert is a friend. Try the Poke Nachos for sure! Nice bar and great wait staff too. Live music on selected evenings. Outside seating available.
Shopping
Two complexes across the street from one another with a free trolley to take you all around. Currency exchange on site. Lots of your favorite brands have stores: Coach, Tommy Bahama, Saks Off 5th, Sketchers, Nine West, Armani, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Gap, etc. Lots of places to eat as well. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waikele
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StTwo complexes across the street from one another with a free trolley to take you all around. Currency exchange on site. Lots of your favorite brands have stores: Coach, Tommy Bahama, Saks Off 5th, Sketchers, Nine West, Armani, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Gap, etc. Lots of places to eat as well. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waikele
WAY more than a pharmacy...this is a one-stop mega asian-influence department store. Groceries, produce, office, toys, clothing, slippers, souvenirs, liquor/beer/wine, candy & snack foods, sundries. Prices are usually reasonable, sometimes this is the only place you can find certain things. Fun to look at products from other countries. Food court too.
Don Quijote Pharmacy
94-144 Farrington HwyWAY more than a pharmacy...this is a one-stop mega asian-influence department store. Groceries, produce, office, toys, clothing, slippers, souvenirs, liquor/beer/wine, candy & snack foods, sundries. Prices are usually reasonable, sometimes this is the only place you can find certain things. Fun to look at products from other countries. Food court too.