Top Oahu Desserts & Sweets

Kailua is home to beautiful beaches, local eateries, and locally owned boutique shops. Kailua is also home to the world-famous Lanikai Beach, the beach that most residents of O'ahu consider their favorite! Lanikai Beach, with it's striking white sands, and crystal blue water is also visible from the Lanikai Pillbox hike, a relatively easy trek, renowned for it's beautiful views of the windward side of O'ahu! Guests often hike this trail, then retire to the beach to enjoy the cool waters and laze in the sun. If you are more interested in a laid-back island style vacation, you can browse some of the local eateries, boutique shops, or make your way to the Kailua Town Farmer's Market to see all sorts of local goods and goodies. Whatever you like, Kailua is sure to have something perfect for you!

Honolulu is a top foodie destination, but many visitors, not knowing where to go, find themselves stuck at the tourist traps. This small-group tour ensures that you don't make the same mistake. Visit all the best food spots around Honolulu and sample their most-loved dishes, from poke and shrimp to malasadas (Portuguese donuts) and chocolate.

Get an insider's perspective on the best spots for local Hawaiian food while zipping around on a bicycle on this small-group tour. Stop at a variety of different restaurants, bars, and cafes in the Diamond Head, and Kapahulu-Kaimuki neighborhoods, and sample local favorites such as poke, fish tacos, and shaved ice, accompanied by information on Hawaiian culinary traditions from your guide.

Oahu is filled with great places to eat, but, for visitors, it can sometimes be tricky to avoid tourist traps and find to best spots. This small-group walking tour provides insights into Hawaii's multicultural history and culinary heritage while taking you to some excellent eateries that lie off the tourist trail. Venture through fresh markets, fruit vendors, exotic eateries, and modern-day fusion restaurants as you eat your way around the island. Note: some stops may require eating while standing.

Forget second-guessing what to order on Honolulu menus with this fun and easy introduction to the city’s tastiest dishes. Join your guide and small group in the Diamond Head neighborhood, and dip into restaurants and stores to sample foods and bites beloved by locals. Try lunchtime faves such as fish tacos; slurp on desserts and smoothies; and hear snippets and stories you could only get from a guide. Bring your appetite—tastings amount to a full lunch.

Learn the art of surfing at an iconic location with this private, group surf lesson in Honolulu. Join your dedicated surf instructor and head to the beach to learn the safety protocols, ocean conditions, and basic techniques. Then, take to the water and try to catch your first wave while your instructor provides feedback.

Cruise along the gentle waters of Waikiki Harbor and the Grand Canal aboard a Venetian gondola in an intimate group of no more than four passengers on this relaxing and romantic sightseeing cruise. Enjoy views of Diamond Head and Magic Island as you go, and savor an included drink and pastries.

Enjoy music memorabilia and great food with a 2- or 3-course meal at the Honolulu Hard Rock Cafe. Choose your prix-fixe menu from themed options including favorites such as the barbecue pulled pork or the Twisted Mac, Chicken and Cheese.. All themes include a non-alcoholic drink of coffee, tea or soda and a dessert. Rock out to your favorite dishes while vacationing in the Aloha State.

This North Shore Oʻahu farm experience centers on Hawaiʻi’s working farms and craft producers — not crowded bus stops or rushed sightseeing. You’ll visit a carefully selected mix of coffee farms, a cacao orchard, pineapple sites and a macadamia nut shop that reflect the island’s agricultural history and modern makers. There is an opportunity to shop and have lunch in Haleʻiwa Town, where guests can choose from a variety of local eateries and popular food trucks. Lunch is available for purchase and not included. Round-trip pickup and drop-off are provided at your selected Oʻahu location. Your group travels together in a private, climate-controlled Mercedes vehicle — no shared rides. A professional driver manages timing and logistics throughout this structured 5-hour experience.

Get an insider’s view of Honolulu and cover more ground than you would on a walking tour on this excursion. See street art in Kaka'ako park, taste fresh Hawaiian fruits in Chinatown, go up the Aloha Tower for the views, and discover the monuments around the Hawaii State Capitol, including the royal Iolani Palace.