Things to Do
Hālona Blowhole & Eternity Beach (2026 Guide): East Oahu Scenic Lookout
Located along the rugged volcanic coastline of East Oahu on Kalanianaʻole Highway, the Hālona Blowhole Lookout is one of the…
Articles by Hotel Tip Waikiki Editorial Team
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Chinatown Honolulu Food & Art Guide (2026): Dim Sum & Speakeasies
Just west of Downtown Honolulu, Historic Chinatown is one of the oldest in the United States, blending authentic Asian markets…
Food & Drink
Waikiki Farmers Markets Guide (2026): Tropical Fruits, Pastries & Souvenirs
Tasting locally grown Hawaiian fruits—sun-ripened strawberry papayas, white pineapple, and apple bananas—is easy thanks to…
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Bishop Museum Honolulu (2026 Guide): Hawaiian Royal History & Planetarium
Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in memory of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum is Hawaii's…
Food & Drink
Best Craft Breweries in Honolulu & Waikiki (2026 Beer Guide)
Honolulu's craft brewing renaissance is booming, combining island ingredients like passion fruit (lilikoi), guava, and toasted…
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Waikiki Aquarium vs Sea Life Park Oahu: Which Marine Attraction is Better? (2026)
Both the Waikiki Aquarium and Sea Life Park Oahu offer opportunities to learn about Hawaiian marine life, but with fundamentally…
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Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail (2026 Guide): Sunrise & Whale Watching
Perched on Oahu's easternmost sea cliff, the Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail offers an accessible, fully paved 2-mile round-trip…
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Koko Head Crater Railway Stairs Hike (2026 Guide): 1,048 Steps to the Top
Rising steeply above Hawaii Kai in East Honolulu, the Koko Crater Railway Trail is an intense, legendary outdoor workout…
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Polynesian Cultural Center Day Trip from Waikiki (2026 Guide)
Located on Oahu's scenic northeastern coast in Laie, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a 42-acre living cultural park…
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Waikiki Surf Lessons & Board Rentals (2026 Guide): Canoes & Queens
Waikiki is the historic birthplace of modern surfing, where Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki Beach Boys first taught travelers…
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Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Guide (2026): Best Viewing Spots & Times
Every Friday evening since 1988, Hilton Hawaiian Village lights up the sky over Waikiki Beach with a spectacular oceanfront…
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Best Hotel Spas in Waikiki for Authentic Lomi Lomi Massage (2026)
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage is a sacred healing art passed down through generations, using flowing forearm strokes and rhythmic…
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Kapiolani Park Guide (2026): Free Tennis Courts, Jogging Loop & Diamond Head Picnics
Spanning 300 lush green acres at the western foot of Diamond Head, Queen Kapiolani Regional Park is Honolulu's premier…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Babymoon in Waikiki (2026): 7 Calm Hotels, Prenatal Spas & Easy Swims
Where to stay for a babymoon in Waikiki in 2026: hotels with published prenatal massages, calm water nearby, rest-friendly perks…
Food & Drink
Best Food Trucks in Waikiki & Honolulu (2026): Garlic Shrimp, Musubi & Malasadas
While Waikiki has plenty of high-end steakhouses, some of the most delicious, authentic local dishes are served out of food…
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art Guide (2026): Doris Duke’s Oceanfront Estate
Perched dramatically on the oceanfront volcanic cliffs of Black Point just beyond Diamond Head, Shangri La Museum of Islamic…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Ka Lai Waikiki Beach Review (2026): LXR Suites, Real Fees & Verdict
Our 2026 review of Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, the former Trump Waikiki now run by Hilton's LXR brand after a $100 million…
Food & Drink
Best Coffee Shops & 100% Kona Coffee in Waikiki (2026): Pour-Overs & Pastries
Hawaii is the only US state with a long-established commercial coffee industry, producing legendary Kona coffee. However, many…
Where to Stay & Oahu Areas
Waikiki Beach Walk Guide (2026): Best Restaurants, Shopping & Hotels
Spanning two pedestrian-friendly blocks along Lewers Street, Waikiki Beach Walk is Honolulu's premier open-air dining, cultural,…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review (2026): Lanais, Kitchenettes & Real Fees
Our 2026 Coconut Waikiki Hotel review: which of the lanai-and-kitchenette rooms to book, what the heated pool and grills are…
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Kailua & Lanikai Beach Day Trip from Waikiki (2026): Kayaks, Pillbox Hike & Parking
Consistently ranked among the top 10 most beautiful beaches on Earth, Kailua and Lanikai Beach on Oahu's windward coast boast…
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Manoa Falls Trail from Waikiki (2026): Jurassic Park Rainforest Hike & 150-Ft Waterfall
Located just 15 minutes inland from the sunny beaches of Waikiki, the Manoa Falls Trail transports hikers into a prehistoric…
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Best Waikiki Catamaran Sunset Sails (2026): Open Bars, Diamond Head & Turtle Sails
Boarding an ocean sailing catamaran directly from the sand of Waikiki Beach and gliding across golden hour waves as the sun…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Waikiki Hotels With Infinity Pools (2026): 7 Ocean-View Pools Ranked
Only the Sheraton Waikiki has an infinity pool on the ocean itself. We rank all seven Waikiki infinity pools by view, age rules,…