Guidebook for Waianae
Entertainment & Activities
Pokai Bay's breakwater make part of the bay have small to no waves yet as you move down the beach the surf gets bigger - something for everyone.
48 locals recommend
Pōkaʻī Bay Beach Park
960 Bayview StPokai Bay's breakwater make part of the bay have small to no waves yet as you move down the beach the surf gets bigger - something for everyone.
Everything Else
Home of Buffalo's Big Board Contest, it's also a beautiful fun place to play in the sand and waves.
104 locals recommend
Makana Beach
Farrington HwyHome of Buffalo's Big Board Contest, it's also a beautiful fun place to play in the sand and waves.
Makaha Golf Club West
84-627 Makaha Valley RdNearest and gorgeous golfing with reasonable fees.
Hale Nalu Beach & Bike
85-784 Farrington HwyRentals
West Oahu SUP
85-010 Army StFood Scene
Local all the way. Hawaiian, Korean, American, and breakfast foods. Huge servings for a decent price. ($10-$12 for dinner) The decor is cheesy and old, but the food is yummy.
20 locals recommend
Hannara Restaurant
86-078 Farrington HwyLocal all the way. Hawaiian, Korean, American, and breakfast foods. Huge servings for a decent price. ($10-$12 for dinner) The decor is cheesy and old, but the food is yummy.
Mexican food restaurant with small bar that features local live music... what's not to like? Well, a bit over-priced for Wai'anae, but not too bad.
18 locals recommend
Tacos & More
85-993 Farrington HwyMexican food restaurant with small bar that features local live music... what's not to like? Well, a bit over-priced for Wai'anae, but not too bad.
Small, homey Puerto Rican restaurant with delicious food. Parking is tight. Food unique for Hawaii.
67 locals recommend
Coquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington HwySmall, homey Puerto Rican restaurant with delicious food. Parking is tight. Food unique for Hawaii.
Fresh fusion food, great wine list and beer selections, known for their poke tacos, strawberry pie, garlic and parmesan fries with homemade ketchup and garlic aioli, and live music. Better to make reservations.
162 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StFresh fusion food, great wine list and beer selections, known for their poke tacos, strawberry pie, garlic and parmesan fries with homemade ketchup and garlic aioli, and live music. Better to make reservations.
Grab it to go and eat on the beach. Iconic menu of local fare like locomoco, burger on a saimin bun, barbeque chicken or short ribs
6 locals recommend
L & L Drive-Inn
85-080 Waianae Valley RdGrab it to go and eat on the beach. Iconic menu of local fare like locomoco, burger on a saimin bun, barbeque chicken or short ribs
Opens super early. Fresh local selection of breakfast pastries including donuts, local style butter rolls, pigs in a blanket, malassada, and such.
Mike's Bake Shop
87-1650 Farrington HwyOpens super early. Fresh local selection of breakfast pastries including donuts, local style butter rolls, pigs in a blanket, malassada, and such.
Wide selection of fresh poke bowls made when you order. Has plate lunches and desserts too. Something for everyone. Not necessarily fast because things are made and created only after they are ordered.
16 locals recommend
Aloha Poke
85-979 Farrington HwyWide selection of fresh poke bowls made when you order. Has plate lunches and desserts too. Something for everyone. Not necessarily fast because things are made and created only after they are ordered.
Shop for organic produce grown right here in the Waianae Valley, craft items, and other food offerings.
Check if it's a rainy day. It often gets cancelled.
18 locals recommend
Waianae Farmers' Market
86-120 Farrington HwyShop for organic produce grown right here in the Waianae Valley, craft items, and other food offerings.
Check if it's a rainy day. It often gets cancelled.
Shopping
Local grocery store if you're looking for food locals eat. Has a super bakery featuring fresh items daily as well as Ted's pies delivered from the North Shore.
13 locals recommend
Waianae Store
85-863 Farrington HwyLocal grocery store if you're looking for food locals eat. Has a super bakery featuring fresh items daily as well as Ted's pies delivered from the North Shore.
Essentials
Our nearest store has local and mainland selections with lots of locally grown produce and seafoods.
58 locals recommend
Tamura Super Market
86-032 Farrington HwyOur nearest store has local and mainland selections with lots of locally grown produce and seafoods.
The nearest mainland style store with a yummy deli featuring local favorites.
17 locals recommend
Sack N Save
2070 Farrington HwyThe nearest mainland style store with a yummy deli featuring local favorites.
Parks & Nature
Richard Paul Kia‘iikeolamaoila Bettini Gardens and Hā Ola Village -- Walking Trail. Park by the Ka'aha'aina Cafe to enter the trails. Super views, a few animals, and a shady walk.
15 locals recommend
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
86-260 Farrington HwyRichard Paul Kia‘iikeolamaoila Bettini Gardens and Hā Ola Village -- Walking Trail. Park by the Ka'aha'aina Cafe to enter the trails. Super views, a few animals, and a shady walk.
Great place to get your day going before it gets too hot to make hiking fun OR wonderful place to sit up high and watch the sun drop into the Pacific Ocean
37 locals recommend
Maili Pillbox
Great place to get your day going before it gets too hot to make hiking fun OR wonderful place to sit up high and watch the sun drop into the Pacific Ocean
Short jaunt up Lahilahi to begin or end your day. Has turtles on the north side.
7 locals recommend
Lahilahi Point
Short jaunt up Lahilahi to begin or end your day. Has turtles on the north side.
Getting Around
Waianae Transit Center station
Kids $1.25, Adults $2.50
Will pick you up and drop you off like other rental companies. The rent older vehicles -- cost less, doesn't look like a tourist car so it's less likely to be broken into, AND they allow anyone over 18 to drive.
8 locals recommend
Lucky Owl Car Rental
852 Mapunapuna StWill pick you up and drop you off like other rental companies. The rent older vehicles -- cost less, doesn't look like a tourist car so it's less likely to be broken into, AND they allow anyone over 18 to drive.