Stay in the loop — your November 2025 guide to what’s happening in Waikīkī, from local buzz and recent openings to island highlights and upcoming events.
We’re dialed into everything unfolding across Oʻahu this month — from exciting new arrivals to key destination updates and local insider tips worth knowing about.
Whether you’re planning your upcoming trip to Waikīkī or already here, we’ll keep you in the loop and help you make the most of your stay with the latest and greatest from Hawaiʻi.
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Oʻahu Travel News
- Advanced reservations to the USS Arizona Memorial reopen for 1 Nov tours and beyond. Check out our How To Book Tickets, Get To & Explore Pearl Harbor post.
- Starting 1 Nov 2025, visitors can book a Hanauma Bay Experience package with Roberts Hawaiʻi that includes admission and round-trip electric shuttle service from Waikīkī and Ala Moana.
- Honolulu’s Skyline rail system has opened its second segment, extending service from Aloha Stadium to West Honolulu — including a station at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Island Hotel Updates
- After 47 years, Paradise Cove Lūʻau in Ko Olina will close at the end of 2025 for a $135 million redevelopment. Don’t miss this iconic experience — reserve your spot before it’s gone.
- Castle Resorts took over management of the Waikīkī Circle Hotel on 1 Nov 2025, making it their 18th property in Hawaiʻi — current staff will be retained.
Dining & Drink Scene
- Maruwu Seicha from Uji, Japan, has opened at the Waikiki Heritage Hotel on Beach Walk, serving ceremonial-grade matcha drinks, soft serve and seasonal specialties.
- As You Like Waikīkī has arrived from Brooklyn, serving Shizuoka matcha, musubi and coffee by Tradition Coffee Roasters inside Hotel Renew — open daily from 7am-2pm.
- Kipps Burger has opened in the Waikīkī Food Hall at Royal Hawaiian Center, serving affordable, grass-fed burgers with your choice of Kauaʻi or Big Island beef.
- Tom’s Huli Huli has opened in the Waikīkī Food Hall at Royal Hawaiian Center, offering freshly rotisserie-grilled Huli Huli chicken, hearty sandwiches and crispy fries!
- Diamond Head Market & Grill has launched weekend breakfast from 7:30-10:30am, making it a convenient and delicious grab-and-go stop before or after a Diamond Head hike.
- Leahi Brewing Company has started pouring its first beers at Aloha Tower Marketplace, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy oceanfront brews and relaxed vibes at this new brewpub.
- Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice has arrived in Waikīkī (the forth store on Oʻahu) with its gourmet shave ice made from pure cane sugar syrups, all-natural fruit purées and Roselani Ice Cream.
Things to Do, See & Experience
- Korean convenience store giant CU opens its first U.S. locale in Downtown Honolulu on 12 Nov, featuring Chef Sheldon Simeon designed local dishes, Korean snacks and grab-and-go meals.
- La Pure Waikiki Spa & Café brings a new self-care escape to Waikīkī, pairing nails, facials and massages with a stylish café serving coffee and Hokkaido soft serve.
Top 10 November Events To Know
- Oʻahu Festival (8 Nov): Free Kalākaua Avenue street festival from 4-10pm on Kalākaua Avenue featuring 140 vendors offering food, drinks, fashion and handcrafted goods.
- Honolulu Restaurant Week (8-16 Nov): A weeklong celebration of Hawaiʻi’s culinary scene, featuring special prix-fixe menus and exclusive dishes at top restaurants across Oʻahu.
- Magic Show with Matthew Singer (14 Nov): Experience this mind-bending show “Into the Subconscious Mind” — a Vegas-style mix of magic, psychology and illusion at Lokahi Brewery.
- Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk (23 Nov): A 4mi (6.4km) sunrise fun run or walk from Awāwāmalu to Maunalua Bay, showcasing Oʻahu’s stunning south shore coastal views.
- Thanksgiving Events on Oʻahu (27 Nov): Thanksgiving blends tradition with island-style feasts, from buffets and prix fixe menus to dinner cruises — our guide has the best ways to celebrate.
- For the complete lineup of November happenings, see our Oʻahu Events in November calendar.
