WAIKIKI - HONOLULU, HAWAII NEWSLETTER
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FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS
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Family Fun At The Waikiki Aquarium - FEBRUARY 2022 Events And Programs (FEBRUARY 2022 - see notes)
Founded in 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium is the second oldest public aquarium in the United States. A part of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa since 1919, it is located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline. More...
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Waikiki Beach Activities at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Now Open with COVID-19 Safety Measures
BOOK NOW! Book your activity, tour and lessons today! Reservations are secured on a first come, first serve basis. Get your request today. More...
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Great Aloha Run & Expo - Honolulu Hawaii 2022 (02/18/2022 @ 12:00 AM to2/21/2022 @ 11:59 PM - See notes for times)
Join us for the 38th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Virtual Great Aloha Run. Walk, run, and dance 8.15 miles between Friday, February 18, 2022 and Monday, February 21, 2022, to help support Hawaii charities. More...
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City & County of Honolulu Parks & Recreation Newsletter - January 2022
We are responsible for the city parks all across the island of Oahu. From playgrounds to camp grounds, beach parks to botanical gardens, there is sure to be a facility near you. Enjoy a picnic at a regional park or lift some weights at a gym. Swim laps in a pool or ride the ramps at a skate park. It’s all yours! More...
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Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting FEBRUARY 2022 Agenda (2/8/2022 - 6:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.)
Come learn about what's going on in the Waikiki community. More...
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Honolulu Zoo Calendar FEBRUARY 2022 Events And Programs (FEBRUARY 2022)
View all the great events and programs the Honolulu Zoo has to offer. More...
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Kapiʻolani Community College - Free Computer Training in Digital Readiness - FREE 3 HOURS HAND ON CLASS! Until March 11, 2022
Are you ready to embrace the Digital Age? Join us for this FREE 3-hour hands-on class for adults with little or no computer experience. Must be at least 18 years old. Learn how to:
- Get started on a computer
- Connect to the Internet
- Setup an email account
After completion, participants will receive additional free online training resources! More...
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UH Manoa Outreach College - KIDS FIRST! Film Festival February 12-21, 2022. - FREE!
The University of Hawaiʻi KIDS FIRST! Film Festival celebrates the 30th anniversary of the national KIDS FIRST! with a virtual showcase of 100+ award-winning films from 25 nations made by and for children ages 2 to 18+. Programs focus on climate change and the environment, space and technology, social justice and tolerance, arts and culture...and just plain fun! More...
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Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts FEBRUARY 2022 Newsletter
The Hawai'i State Art Museum is dedicated to presenting the largest and finest collection of works by Hawai'i artists that celebrate the diverse artistic and cultural legacy of Hawai'i. More...
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Midas Hawaii - We Take Care Of Everything
TIRES. BRAKES. OIL. EVERYTHING. Click on link to get online specials and coupons. More...
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City Celebrates Culture And Arts Month - Mayor Rick Blangiardi is pleased to present a proclamation designating February as Culture and Arts Month in the City and County of Honolulu. In celebration of the many non-profit organizations, individual artists, and cultural practitioners engaged in the creative industry, the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) seeks to highlight this sector of the economy. Additionally, February will be dedicated to creating awareness about and appreciation for various art forms, supporting artist development, and showcasing the arts and culture in myriad ways.a More...
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Best Waikiki Sail, Boat & Snorkeling Tours at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
You will love this catamaran cruises in Waikiki. From breakfast sails to moonlight evening sails. Snorkeling, swimming and so much more. Make your online reservation today! More...
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Presidents Day Holiday Schedule - City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 to observe Presidents Day. More...
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Gold Touch Car Wash - Best Car Wash Technology On Island Of Oahu
We provide a great experience with the latest technology to clean your car better. More...
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Ala Moana Dental Care Is OPEN FOR EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE SERVICES, TEETH CLEANING, AND OTHER DENTAL SERVICES
Now open 7 Days a Week, 6am - 8pm for your emergency dental care, teeth cleanings and general dental services. Please know that we have further heightened our already extremely rigid sterilization procedures to keep our patients safe. Our number one priority preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our community. More...
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Honolulu Zoo Elephant Mari To Cheer On The Bengals This Super Bowl Sunday - On Thursday, Mari, the Honolulu Zoo's 46-year-old Asian elephant, picked the Cincinnati Bengals as the team she wants to win Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California. More...
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City Park Repaving Efforts Progress To Town Locations - The third round of parking lot and roadway repaving in your City parks is scheduled to begin next week. This particular effort will start at Petrie Community Park in Kaimukī, then progress to the canal-side of Wai‘alae Beach park in Kāhala before finishing at Kīlauea District Park. All work is expected to be finished by the end of February 2022. The below timetable details the work scheduled, including the parking lot closures and cost of the particular project. More...
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Sba Offers Disaster Assistance To O‘ahu Businesses And Residents Affected By The December 2021 Severe Storms - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low-interest federal disaster loans will be available to assist O'ahu businesses, homeowners, and renters affected by the severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred Dec. 5-10, 2021. More...
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Honolulu Rate Commission Seeks Continued Input On Proposed Fare Policy Changes - The Honolulu Rate Commission will be taking public testimony on proposed fare policy changes affecting TheBus and TheHandi-Van for the upcoming February 8th meeting. Proposed changes will ensure the City's transportation system is reliable, sustainable and able to meet the changing needs of Oahu's public transportation riders. More...
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Aloha To Our 93rd Lei Court Candidates! - The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) proudly announces the candidates for the 93rd Annual Lei Court Selection! More...
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Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting JANUARY 2022 Minutes
Come learn about what's going on in the community! More...
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City Launches "Word On The Street" Campaign To Update Street Signs On Oahu - In recognition of Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaii(Hawaiian Language Month) the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is highlighting history, culture, and language by shining a light on Honolulu’s street signs. Use of modern diacritical markings in our street signs is inconsistent and, at times, names of people and places are spelled incorrectly or misuse the ʻokina and kahakō. It is vital that we move toward Hawaiian language parity with English, as both are official State languages. More...
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FEBRUARY 2022 ESTATE & TRUST TIP - Probate and Ways to Avoid it
Probate is the legal court process by which a deceased person's estate is distributed to heirs. Probate goes through the court system and can take 1-3 years to complete and as such can be time-consuming, costly, and burdensome. More...
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City To Begin Renovations On The Civic Center Parking Structure - The City and County of Honolulu is announcing it is moving forward with necessary renovations and infrastructure work on the Civic Center municipal parking structure located on the Frank Fasi Municipal Center grounds to rehabilitate compromised concrete and the electrical system, as well as to address recurring leaks and flooding concerns. More...
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Gold Touch Car Wash Interview on KHON TV (Living808) - January 2022
Watch detailed video review of Gold Touch Car Wash in Waipahu Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii. Providing the the best car wash experience on Oahu using the latest technology. More...
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City Reaches Agreement With River Of Life Mission - The City and County of Honolulu and the River of Life Mission (ROLM) have reached an agreement to relocate its public feeding operation from its current location in Chinatown to several new hubs on O‘ahu. More...
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City To Open Second Isolation And Quarantine Facility For Covid-19 Prevention - In an effort to provide a safe place to isolate and quarantine for those who otherwise do not have a place to do so, as well as help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu will open its second isolation and quarantine facility at its West Loch Modular housing facility on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. More...
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$2 Fee To Obtain New Holo Cards Starting March 1st - The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will begin charging $2 for new HOLO cards starting March 1, 2022. The HOLO card made its service debut December 2018, transition from paper bus passes last year in July 2021, and has been free of charge since 2018. More...
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Best Surf Lessons In Waikiki at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Learn to surf where Hawaiian royalty and legendary watermen like Duke Kahanamoku surfed. Our professional instructors will get you up and riding on your very first lesson! Our instructors are state licensed and certified in first aid and CPR. More...
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Pavement Repairs On Various Streets In Kalihi - The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) will partially close Factory Street, from Stanley Street to 909 Factory Street; Waterhouse Street from Kopke Street to Pu'uhale Road; Stanley Street from Kopke Street to Pu'uhale Road; and Industrial Road, to perform necessary pavement repairs. Work will begin on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and is anticipated to be completed by Friday, March 18, 2022, weather and conditions permitting. More...
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City Unveils New License Plate Featuring The Hōkūle‘a - O‘ahu motorists can now buy at any satellite city hall a license plate that publicly showcases their support for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. More...
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Mayor's Office Of Culture And The Arts Presents Moana In Hawaiian - To help celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts will present two, free movie screenings of Moana in Hawaiian – open to the public on a first come, first serve basis with limited seating available. More...
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New Incentives Approved To Spur Development Of Affordable Rentals - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed two sets of administrative rules that significantly further the goal of increasing the island's supply of much-needed affordable housing. Additionally, the City is extending the deadline for submitting proposals for its $40 million affordable housing solicitation. More...
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More Oahu Families Can Qualify For City's Rental And Utility Relief Program - More than 11,000 families have received support from the City and County of Honolulu's Rental and Utility Relief Program (RURP) and new federal eligibility rules mean more of our neighbors on Oahu can now qualify for help. The program is expanding eligibility to include renters who have suffered economic harm during the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, renters were required to prove hardship due to the pandemic. More...
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Traffic Advisory: Kona Street Pavement Repairs - The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) will partially close Kona Street between Pensacola Street and Pi'ikoi Street to perform necessary pavement repairs, beginning More...
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Mayor Blangiardi Administration To Provide An Update On The Improvements And Plans In Chinatown - In February 2021, Mayor Blangiardi and his administration made a commitment to beautify, revitalize and improve security in Chinatown. On February 23, 2022, a little over one-year later, Mayor Blangiardi and his administration with top Cabinet members will update the Chinatown community on the status of their departmental projects and the plans for 2022 through a virtual meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Webex meeting details are listed below. More...
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Mark N. Brown Hawaii Art Available at 2022 Punahou Carnival Online Art Gallery
Mark is proud to have multiple Hawaii art images feature at the Punahou School Carnival Art Gallery. In 2022, the Punahou Carnival Art Gallery is blasting off into a virtual world filled with one-of-a-kind art pieces, exquisite jewelry and out-of-this-world sculptures. This event is one of the largest and most anticipated art shows in Hawai'i featuring over a thousand pieces by several hundred Hawai'i artists..INCLUDING 15 ORIGINALS FROM HAWAII ARTIST MARK N. BROWN Click on link to see great Hawaiian art available for the community. More...
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Self-Service Kiosks To Raise Convenience Fee By $1 - An extra dollar will be tacked onto the convenience fee for renewing a motor vehicle registration at self-service kiosks. More...
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FEBRUAARY 2022 FIRE SAFETY TIP - How Fast Fire Is - Watch Video
Fire can spread fast, especially modern homes which burn 8 times faster today than the homes we grew up in! This video shows how a modern home can take about 3 minutes to be engulfed in flames. You have less than 2 minutes to get out of bed at 2:00 am in the morning and get your family to safety! Contact Hero Fire Protection and let us help protect your family with just a simple and free home assessment. More...
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02/16/22 In-person Canoe Festival returning to Kualoa Regional Park! - Ocean-goers of all skill levels are once again invited to venture out to Kualoa Regional Park to experience the Polynesian voyaging tradition during the 12th Annual Kualoa/Hakipu'u Canoe Festival! More...
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Nola Miyasaki Named Director Designate Of The City's Department Of Human Resources - Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today his selection of Nola Miyasaki as the director designate of the City's Department of Human Resources (DHR). Miyasaki, the current director of the Department of Customer Services, will step into her new role on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. She replaces former DHR director Noel Ono, who retired on Dec. 31, 2021 after an 18-year career with the City and County of Honolulu. More...
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The Honolulu Zoo Welcomes New Hippopotamus - The Honolulu Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of a hippopotamus on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from the Los Angeles Zoo. The female hippo, Mara, was born on September 24, 2003. She is 18 years old and weighs approximately 3,610 pounds. Mara is on exhibit now in the African Savanna at the Honolulu Zoo. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has the hippopotamus listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List. More...
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Used Cars For Sale with Photos In Oahu Honolulu, Hawaii by I Buy Cars Today .com
Used cars for sale on the island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii. Our customers can count on quality used cars, great prices, and a knowledgeable sales staff. WHY BUY FROM US? 1) 3 Day Return/Exchange Policy 2) 90-day Mechanical Repair Guarantee 3) Haggle Free Buying. More...
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Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association/First Tee To Re-Open Ala Wai Golf Course Driving Range On March 4, 2022 - The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Golf Division is pleased to announce the Ala Wai Golf Course Driving Range and Pro Shop will hold a soft-opening on March 4, 2022. Hawai'i State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA)/First Tee will be operating the Driving Range and Pro Shop at Ala Wai Golf Course under a revocable permit. More...
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FREE Home Fire Safety Assessment and 167 Piece Emergency Preparedness Kit From Hero Fire Protection
Learn how to protect from a fire disaster! This program is FREE for your entire family and could mean the difference in saving your loved ones in the event of a fire emergency. HERO Fire Protection will also provide you with a FREE Emergency Preparedness Kit ($60 value) More...
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Artists And Curators Celebrated For Triennial 2022 - In conjunction with Culture and Arts Month in the City and County of Honolulu, the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is proud to announce that the largest periodic showcase of contemporary art in Hawai i, HawaiiTriennial 2022 (HT22) will be presented across seven exhibition venues on Oahu from February 18 through May 8. HawaiiTriennial will feature 43 artists and collectives from Hawai i, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, whose artwork will explore themes of history, place, social activism, environmental change, and Indigenous knowledge within the context of Hawai i's unique location at the confluence of Asia-Pacific and Oceania. This year's theme is "E Ho'omau no Moananui kea (Pacific Century)." More...
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R & C Roofing Contractors Roof Discount Coupon Deal Sales Offers - Oahu - Honolulu, Hawaii - (Lic. #C 33642)
NEED A NEW ROOF? We have great roof purchase online special offers.
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City's Free Covid-19 Testing For Oahu Reside Nts Resumes Normal Operating Hours, Additional Community Site S Added - O‘ahu residents with the City’s Mobile Lab at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport resuming normal daily operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, February 21, 2022. More...
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Midas Hawaii - Exclusive WINTER SALE Oil Change Online Specials Auto-Repair & Service
Buy online in advance and save BIG from Midas Hawaii. Oil changes, tire rotations, system flushes, safely checks, gift certificates and much more... More...
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Parking Lot Improvements Reducing Flooding Conditions At Mākaha Beach Park - Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are pleased to announce the beginning of a drainage improvement project designed to reduce flooding conditions at M kaha Beach Park. More...
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Honolulu Zoo Launches HZapp, A New Customer Resource - The Honolulu Zoo is pleased to launch its new feature called HZapp, an all-encompassing tool which incorporates every step of the guest journey with one convenient tap of a button on a mobile device. More...
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CALENDAR/EVENTS
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Construction Beginning On Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project - The public is advised that construction activities along a portion of Salt Lake Boulevard, from Ala Lilikoi Street to Maluna Street, will start the week of February 28, 2022 and is expected to be completed in June of 2024. During the first three weeks, the City's contractor, Goodfellow Brothers Inc., will be conducting tree removal and utility locations. In the following three months, sewer line reconstruction, mass grading and exploratory probing for underground utilities will be conducted. These activities may cause lane closures along Salt Lake Boulevard. More...
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The Honolulu Zoo's Pu‘iwa Moved To Los Angeles Zoo As Part Of Breeding Program - The Honolulu Zoo sent P 'iwa, the 22 year old male chimpanzee to the Los Angeles Zoo on Friday, February 18, 2022. He will play an important role as a participant of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding program. More...
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Guardrail Installation Scheduled For Various Locations In Waimānalo - MEI Corporation, Inc., the City & County of Honolulu (CCH) contractor for a project to install new guardrail and object marker at various locations in Waim nalo, is scheduled to begin work on March 3, 2022. Work will occur Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will involve lane closures at these site location work zones. Area residents and motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes during these work hours. More...
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NEWS
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The Hawaii Chapter Of The American Public Works Association To Replace Road Delineators Along The Pensacola St Reet Bike Lane - On Saturday, February 26, 2022, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., members of the Hawai'i Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) will remove and replace damaged traffic delineators along the Pensacola Street protected bike lane, between Lunalilo Street and South King Street. These volunteers will perform the work under the coordination of the city's M lama O Ka ' ina community volunteer program, which is administered by the Department of Facility Maintenance's Division of Road Maintenance (DRM). More...
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POPULAR PAGES
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 EAT - Restaurants and Food
It is always more fun to party on a full stomach and there is no shortage of great restaurants, cafes and food places around in Waikiki. Restaurants, Fast Food, Pizza, Ice Cream and Smoothie Stores, Internet cafes and more... More...
|  SHOP - Clothing, Jewelry And Shopping
One thing that will never run out of style in Waikiki is shopping. If you look hard enough, you will find something for just about any kind of taste. Clothing Stores, Jewelry, Lingerie, Swimwear, Sports Wear, Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Surf Shops More...
|  STAY - Hotels, Resorts, Condominiums, Condos
Waikiki is not only known for its great beaches, shopping places and the hottest nightclub in town... it is also home lot of great hotels ranging from the ultra luxurious to the reasonably priced. More...
|  PLAY - Entertainment & Activities
Trust us, you will never run out of fun things to check out and do in Waikiki. We want to keep you entertained with activities you can do while in Waikiki. Entertainment, Karaoke, Indoor Gun Clubs, Surf Lessons. More...
|  BEAUTY - Beauty, Health and Wellness
Waikiki is also a great place to find solutions for your beauty, health and wellness needs. Cosemetics Spas, Hair Salons and Day Spas, Tanning Salon, Yoga and Pilates, Fitness Clubs, Foot Massage, Massage Services, Medical Clinics, Nail Salons. More...
|  TRANSPORTATION - Transportation
Here in Waikiki, there are tons of transportation services that can take you to where you want to go. For out of town guests and locals alike. Car Rentals, Limousine Services, Taxi Companies, Motorcycle Rentals, Travel Agents. More...
|  LEARN - Culture, Landmarks, Lectures, Workshops, Hawaiiana
There are many great Waikiki resources to the learn, explore and deepen your understanding of Waikiki and many other great topics/subjects More...
|  OTHER - Other Businesses And Resources
Banks, Children & Families, Currency Exchange, Medical Services & Facilities, Postal Services, Visitor Information & Guides, Wedding Service, Tattoos Studios, Modeling And Photography and much more More...
|  VACATION - Activity Desk and Travel Agencies
Need support guidance getting the most out of you Waikiki experience? This town always has something for everyone. Even long time or newly minted residents or tourist will find this list of Waikiki activities desk and travel agencies helpful. More...
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