Guidebook for Waianae

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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.
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Spicy House
87-730 Farrington Hwy
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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.
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 Hwy
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.
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 St
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!

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 St
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.
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.
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Waianae Store
85-863 Farrington Hwy
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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.

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.
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Каена-Пойнт
Farrington Hwy
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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.
Very nice family beach with comfort station and showers. Almost no wave action so not for surfing. Popular with stand-up paddlers and kayaks.
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Парк пляжа залива Покаи
960 Bayview St
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Very 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.
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Hawaiian Railway
91-1001 Renton Rd
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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.
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.
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Музей Hawaii Plantation Village
94-695 Waipahu St
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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.

Everything Else

This 7-11 is near Pokai Bay and has SPAM MUSUBI.
7-Eleven
85-997 Farrington Hwy
This 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.
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Plantation Tavern
98-199 Farrington Hwy
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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.

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
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Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina St
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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
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 Hwy
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.