{"id":50689,"date":"2025-03-17T10:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=50689"},"modified":"2025-03-20T20:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:58:21","slug":"4-days-in-waikiki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Days in Waikiki"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>I just got back from an incredible four-day trip to Waikiki on the island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/oahu-travel-guide\/\">Oahu<\/a> with my youngest son, Jonah, and let me tell you \u2014 if you\u2019re looking for the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and amazing food, Waikiki is where it\u2019s at. Oh, and did I mention Jonah turned <em>18<\/em> while we were there? Nothing like a milestone birthday in paradise, right? Here\u2019s the rundown of how we lived our best lives in Waikiki \u2014 from sport fishing and infinity pools to ukulele lessons and (probably too much) shaved ice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fbeb58f81c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fbeb58f81c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#Where_We_Stayed_Sheraton_Waikiki\" >Where We Stayed: Sheraton Waikiki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#Sports_Fishing\" >Sports Fishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#Where_We_Ate_Because_Food_is_Half_the_Fun\" >Where We Ate (Because Food is Half the Fun)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#%F0%9F%8D%BD%EF%B8%8F_Dinners\" >\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#%F0%9F%8D%A6_Desserts\" >\ud83c\udf66 Desserts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#%F0%9F%8D%A4_Lunches\" >\ud83c\udf64 Lunches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#%F0%9F%8D%B3_Breakfasts\" >\ud83c\udf73 Breakfasts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#Other_Highlights\" >Other Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-days-in-waikiki\/#Why_Waikiki_is_the_Perfect_Spot\" >Why Waikiki is the Perfect Spot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_We_Stayed_Sheraton_Waikiki\"><\/span><strong>Where We Stayed: Sheraton Waikiki<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Sheraton Waikiki Hotel\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Hotel-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheraton Waikiki photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We stayed at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTrN\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Fhnlws-sheraton-waikiki-beach-resort%2Foverview%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sheraton Waikiki<\/a><\/strong>, and honestly, I might have to move in permanently. The location? <em>Perfection.<\/em> Right on the beach, walking distance to everything. We only had to grab an Uber to and from the airport \u2014 which means more time for the important stuff, like mai tais and beach lounging. The rooms are comfy. Each room has a coffee maker with Hawaiian coffee and a tea kettle, a Japanese toilet, and a balcony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki.jpg\" alt=\"Sheraton Waikiki Hotel room\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheraton Waikiki photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The hotel itself is everything you\u2019d expect from a top-tier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-resorts-in-hawaii-for-families\/\">Hawaiian resort<\/a>. We kicked things off with a free <strong>ukulele lesson<\/strong> (because when in Hawaii\u2026), then hot tubbed like pros and even learned to make a <strong>flower bracelet<\/strong> \u2014 which, by the way, is easier than it looks.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sheraton Waikiki\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DguoZrXg2ng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>One of the highlights? Renting a private cabana at the <strong>adults-only infinity pool<\/strong>. Floating in that pool with ocean views and drink service? That\u2019s what vacation dreams are made of.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_50744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50744\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental.jpg\" alt=\"Sheraton Waikiki Cabana Rental\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheraton-Waikiki-Cabana-Rental-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheraton Waikiki Cabana Rental photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>The cabanas are available to guests as well as people that just want to visit for the day. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/waikikibeachservices\/items\/571406\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=mommytravels&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;branding=yes&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;ref=mommytravels&amp;back=BACKLINK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">book a cabana here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Fishing\"><\/span><strong>Sports Fishing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"Aloha Charter Sports Fishing\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aloha-Charter-Sports-Fishing-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aloha Charter Sports Fishing photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Turning 18 is a big deal, so we decided to go <em>big<\/em> with a deep-sea fishing trip with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Oahu\/Sport-Fishing-with-Aloha-Charters\/d672-409467P2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Aloha Charters LLC<\/strong> <\/a>\u2014 and it was epic. Our guide, <strong>Jerry<\/strong>, was fantastic \u2014 the kind of guy who knows all the best spots and makes you feel like you\u2019ve been friends forever. Jonah reeled in a <strong>mahi mahi<\/strong> (cue the proud mom moment), and I somehow managed to catch a <strong>marlin<\/strong>. Still not sure how that happened, but I\u2019m taking the win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019ve never been sport fishing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-hawaii\/\">Hawaii<\/a>, put it on your list. There\u2019s nothing like the rush of hooking a big one while surrounded by that deep blue Pacific water. And the look on Jonah\u2019s face when he pulled in his catch? Priceless.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sports #fishing in #Oahu with Aloha Charters LLC. Jonah caught a #mahimahi and I caught a #marlin\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CtXK3_C1G8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_We_Ate_Because_Food_is_Half_the_Fun\"><\/span><strong>Where We Ate (Because Food is Half the Fun)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We didn\u2019t just eat well \u2014 we ate like royalty. Waikiki is a food lover\u2019s paradise, and we did our best to taste it all:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%BD%EF%B8%8F_Dinners\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Dinners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Duke&#8217;s<\/strong> \u2013 A classic spot, right on the beach. Fish tacos and mai tais while the sun sets? Yes, please. Plus, if it&#8217;s your birthday you get a free dessert.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki.jpg\" alt=\"Duke&#039;s Waikiki\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dukes-Waikiki-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Duke&#8217;s Waikiki photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Rumfire<\/strong> \u2013 Trendy with a killer ocean view. Their cocktails alone are worth the visit. Happy hours starts at 4 PM with some good drink deals. I had steak and Jonah had a hamburger. We had the Japanese fried chicken for an appetizer and it was insanely good.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire.jpg\" alt=\"Rumfire Waikiki\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rumfire-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rumfire photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re craving Japanese, this place nails it. The crispy pork cutlet was next-level.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin-.jpg\" alt=\"Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin Waikiki\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tonkatsu-Ginza-Bairin--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Wicked Maine Lobster<\/strong> \u2013 Because sometimes you just need a lobster roll (or two).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>We also had dinner at Monkey Pod one night and I do not recommend it. That&#8217;s how we ended up at Wicked Maine Lobster in the food court next to our hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%A6_Desserts\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf66 <strong>Desserts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice.jpg\" alt=\"Waikiki Shaved Ice\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Waikiki-Shaved-Ice-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Baskin Robbins<\/strong> \u2013 Not your typical Baskin Robbins \u2014 they have shaved ice! Highly recommend the tropical flavors. We had one on-site at our hotel so we took it back to our cabana.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Island Vintage Shaved Ice<\/strong> \u2013 Hands down the best shaved ice we had. The difference between theirs and many others is that it is served with soft serve vanilla ice cream, popping boba, and mochi. Get the lilikoi and thank me later.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%A4_Lunches\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf64 <strong>Lunches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Giovanni Shrimp<\/strong> \u2013 The garlic shrimp? Legendary, and now you do not have to venture all the way to the North Shore just to get some. They have a small location in Waikiki.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>High Tea at the Veranda at Moana Surfrider<\/strong> \u2013 This was such a treat! Fancy little sandwiches, scones, and tea overlooking the beach \u2014 very posh, very delicious. You can upgrade your tea to add a burger or a mimosa flight.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider.jpg\" alt=\"High Tea at the Veranda at Moana Surfrider\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/High-Tea-at-the-Verada-at-Moana-Surfrider-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">High Tea at the Veranda at Moana Surfrider photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The High Tea experience at The Veranda at @themoanasurfrider in #waikiki #oahu #hawaii\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1FBWbE14o_4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%B3_Breakfasts\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf73 <strong>Breakfasts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Sunrise Shack<\/strong> \u2013 The a\u00e7ai bowls were refreshing and perfect for starting a beach day. There is very little seating here. It&#8217;s basically grab and go.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_50703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50703\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack.jpg\" alt=\"Sunrise Shack\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-1172x1200.jpg 1172w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-768x787.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-200x205.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-400x410.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-600x615.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-800x819.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sunrise-Shack-150x154.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise Shack photo by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Kai Market<\/strong> \u2013 All the breakfast classics, plus tropical fruits galore and excellent views. Jonah had the steak and eggs which must have been good because he demolished them. I had the vegan eggs benedict which were delicious. We also tried the Portuguese sausage since we&#8217;d never had any before.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-50696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki.jpg\" alt=\"Kai Market at Sheraton Waikiki\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kai-Market-at-Sheraton-Waikiki-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kai Market at Sheraton Waikiki photos by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Other Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Between all the eating and fishing, we managed to soak up some good beach time. Waikiki Beach is exactly as beautiful as you\u2019d expect \u2014 golden sand, turquoise water, and just enough waves to make things fun without scaring off the kids (or moms). We spent a lot of time walking along the beach and exploring the shops nearby. You could literally spend a whole day wandering around without ever getting bored.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Waikiki_is_the_Perfect_Spot\"><\/span><strong>Why Waikiki is the Perfect Spot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This trip had everything: a little adventure, a lot of relaxation, and some seriously good eats. The Sheraton Waikiki was the perfect home base, and the walkability made everything so easy. Jonah\u2019s 18th birthday was one for the books \u2014 catching a mahi mahi, eating his weight in shrimp, and soaking up the Hawaiian sun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to Waikiki, take notes \u2014 sport fishing, infinity pools, and high tea might just be the winning combo you didn\u2019t know you needed. Aloha! \ud83c\udf3a<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/hiking-diamond-head-in-oahu-hawaii-with-kids\/\">Hiking Diamond Head in Oahu, Hawaii with Kids<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/hale-koa-military-resort-on-waikiki-beach-honolulu-hawaii\/\">Hale Koa a Military Resort on Waikiki Beach<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just got back from an incredible four-day trip to Waikiki on the island of Oahu with my youngest son, Jonah,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50704,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"MSN_Categories":"Travel","MSN_Publish_Option":true,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"No","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_aToxMzYzMDE4MDA7_136301800":"","facebook_10216960885986637_122283935708":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[326,324,1322],"tags":[422,1486],"class_list":["post-50689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hawaii","category-oahu","category-waikiki","tag-beach","tag-hawaii"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":50704,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-days-in-Waikiki-300x225.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50689\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}