HAWAII HOT SPOTS

Venture beyond your hotel and explore these lively hot spots filled with great restaurants, live music, art and nightlife.

OAHU

WAIKIKI – Once a gathering place for Hawaiian royalty, Waikiki is now a gathering place for the world. Visit Duke’s Canoe Club or RumFire in the Sheraton Waikiki for live music and great drinks. For dinner, head to the Royal Hawaiian Center and taste Doraku’s inventive sushi rolls or take the Sheraton Waikiki elevator up to Twist at Hanahano for the best view in Waikiki. Squeeze in some shopping at the Waikiki Beach Walk. Shops like Mana Hawaii and Aloha Army offer unique products you can only find in Hawaii. Then hit the busy bars and clubs along Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenue. Don’t forget a late night breakfast at Mac 24/7 in the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio, serving the biggest pancakes in Hawaii.

BEYOND WAIKIKI –Kapahulu is where the locals eat, featuring an eclectic menu of foods from Hawaiian plate lunches to gourmet burgers. To see Hawaii’s finest collection of art, visit the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Every last Friday of the month, mix a little art with your nightlife at the Academy’s ArtafterDark event. Both spots are just short drives away from Waikiki.

CHINATOWN – Located in downtown Honolulu, the urban lofts and historic buildings of Chinatown feature fine art galleries, unique restaurants and Hawaii’s hippest bars. Every First Friday, Chinatown comes alive with gallery open houses, entertainment and nightlife.

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MAUI

LAHAINA – This historic whaling town is now a vibrant center for art and entertainment. Stroll down Front Street and browse Lahaina’s art galleries every Friday during Art Night. Make reservations for the award-winning stage show Ulalena at the Maui Theatre or indulge in Maui’s freshest, farm to table cuisine in Lahaina’s finest restaurants.

BEYOND LAHAINA – You’ll also find lively spots in the resorts of Kaanapali, just north of Lahaina. The Whaler’s Village is a great place for shopping, beachfront dining and live music. On the north side of Maui, Kahului is where the locals live, with restaurants, malls and entertainment at venues like the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

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HAWAII’S BIG ISLAND

KONA COAST – The fine resorts of the Kona Coast offer a variety of entertainment options. Drive down Alii drive in Kailua-Kona to find spirited spots for live music, shopping and dining. The Kona Brewing Company serves up unique micro-brews from Hawaii with live music on Sunday nights.

HILO – This is where the locals live on Hawaii’s Big Island so there are a variety of restaurants, galleries and shops to discover off the beaten path. Not a place for nightlife, Hilo is a place to experience the local side of Hawaii’s Big Island.

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