Kaimukī is an ’80s-looking town best described as residential meets small business. The main drag Waiʻalae Avenue and it’s off-shoot streets are blessed with some seriously tasty treats. This is where avid foodies come to venture off the typical tourist trail, eating in true neighborhood spots side-by-side with the locals. There are also boutique shops run by artists and designers.
Distance from Waikīkī to Kaimukī: 10-minutes drive
Things to Do in Kaimukī
- Buy unique sweet and sour Hawaiʻi snacks at the Crack Seed Store
- Taste a slice of Hawaiʻi’s best cheesecake at OttoCake
- Cuddle kitties at Popoki + Tea cat cafe
- Browse books and curiosities at da Shop
- Unleash your creativity at a Bead It! Hawaiʻi class
- Shop a variety of apparel and lifestyle retailers including Ten Tomorrow
- Discover Kaimukī small businesses via Keep It Kaimukī
Best Eats in Kaimukī
- Kaimuki’s Boston Pizza (Pizza): Boston Special
- Koko Head Cafe (All-Day Brunch): Koko Moko; The Pancakes
- Saigon’s Restaurant (Vietnamese): Vermicelli Noodles & Grilled BBQ Tofu; Oxtail Soup; Spring Rolls
- Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery (Bakery): Malasadas; Cake Bombs
- Moke’s Bread & Breakfast (Brunch): Homemade Corned Beef Hash; Auntie Harriet’s French Toast