Location: Kapolei
Top Things to do in Kapolei
10 Things to Do in Kapolei That You Shouldn't Miss
Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu'u o Kapolei (loosely meaning "hill of beloved Kapo"), is locally known as Oahu's "second city" after Honolulu. Built on former sugarcane and pineapple plantations, Kapolei is an affluent and vibrant city that is growing rapidly. It has an ever-changing urban scene as well as the Ko Olina resort and marina community and the Disney Aulani Resort. Sportsmen can play a round of golf at the Ko Olina Golf Club before a sophisticated evening on the town.
Restaurants in Kapolei
1. Ko'Olina Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By jfd - Scottsdale, Arizona
great place to walk along the beachside at any time of day. Nicely paved and wide enough for runners and walkers. Very popular early in the morning.
2. Reeled In Surf
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
At Reeled In Surf, we take pride in offering one of the most affordable and highest quality surf lesson in Hawaii. We are dedicated to serving the needs of our customers each and every day. All instructors are lifeguard, cpr, first aid, and aed certified and compete at professional surfing levels.
Reviewed By BobJKnoxville - Knoxville,TN
Great experience with this crew. Very good pre-arrival communication with clear instructions, quick response to questions, easy to follow maps, and day-before follow through. Weather started out lousy, and their other clients cancelled, but we were nearing the end of our visit and could not reschedule. The Reeled In team called to ask what we wanted to do. They had no problem meeting us for our rainy day and my 20 year old grandson enjoyed his private lesson with Russ. Went through on-land practice, and then into the water. My grandson was up and surfing 10 minutes after they entered the water. Russ was very patient with my grandson, made him feel comfortable. 45 minutes into the lesson, my grandson was doing pivot jumps on his board. They provided a nice cloth armchair and umbrella for me to watch from the shore. Nice beach with reasonable waves. Grandson and I felt safe. Only regret is that the weather was too poor for their professional photography. Be sure to leave this team a nice tip, they are well worth it. I highly recommend this well prepared, professional Reeled In Surf team.
3. Hawaii Convertible Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 228 reviews
Private tour guide and limousine service on Oahu & Honolulu, Hawaii in a luxury convertible! Relax and leave the driving to us and enjoy the views while riding in style. Not only see the ocean and sky but experience it with the aroma of flowers in the air and the gentle feeling of wind through your hair! We customize the route and activities to accommodate your interest and schedule while you are here on Oahu. No stress, no worries, no hurries. The only 4 door convertible on the island, a Chrysler 300C that carries 4 passengers. Reasonable rates!
Reviewed By martinsI9557CG
Mark collected us right on time and made us feel comfortable from the start. After a chat about what we wanted to see, he made sure we had plenty of time at each stop, took us to all the best food and dessert stops, beaches and famous places, and stopped at places well off the map. We finished up with some shopping and Mark had us back at our hotel 12 hrs after he picked us up. Its just a great day, that we would recommend to anyone.
4. Mana Cruises
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
Explore Hawaii by yacht with Mana Cruises. "Charter-Style" day and sunset cruises to highlight your trip to the islands! Enjoy a hosted bar, hosted menu, limited passenger count and pure Hawaiian hospitality - all inclusive.
Reviewed By CabFrancophile - Houston, Texas
Our sunset cruise beat our already-high expectations. Jacob & Kei made sure the two couples aboard were always comfortable and getting the most out of the experience. Lying on the "trampoline" at the bow, we had a spectacular view of the pod of spinner dolphins escorting us, and with the company's limiting the boat to 6 passengers, there was no crush of people vying for position to see and hear them. Jacob also altered the cruise a bit after someone spotted a whale spout in the distance; we lost track of it, but he did try to get us closer which was appreciated.
Cocktails and food onboard were great--we didn't need a full dinner afterward. Since we were staying at a resort in Ko Olina, we were able to walk back from the marina after the cruise was over and take in another 20 minutes of a beautiful evening along the beachside walkway. We are so very glad we did this cruise, and feel that paying a bit more for a more-personalized, non-crowded experience was well worth it.
5. USS Arizona Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
A 184-foot memorial honoring the 2,388 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewed By SeeTheWorld608 - Oceanside, California
The memorial site was stunning & absolutely worth visiting. It’s a very unique glimpse at a critical moment in history.
6. Ko Olina Lagoons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Mdecker17 - Calgary, Canada
These areas are great for swimming. The area is protected by some rock structures to break the waves so it is calm for swimming next to the resorts. Great areas for children.
7. Manulele Distillers - Ko Hana Rum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 79 reviews
Manulele Distillers is home to KoHana Rum, Hawai'i's first and only agricole rum distillery. We look forward to showing you our rich history through sight and taste. We hand-harvest throughout the year and press the cane to juice right at the distillery. No molasses or refined sugar in anything we do. We are a true farm-to-bottle rum distillery like no other in Hawaii. We can accommodate small to large groups. Reservations are recommended. Tours and tastings run every Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 3pm. The store is open for purchases until 5pm. Private tours are available upon request. We are a family friendly tasting room. Visit our gift shop for that perfect Maui souvenir or join our Rum Club! Started as a conservation farm in 2008, Manulele quickly became the largest conservator of native Hawaiian sugarcane in the world with over 30 named varieties each genetically tested for authenticity. We grow only heirloom varieties of sugarcane brought to Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers 1,000 years ago. There are no hybrid canes here.
Reviewed By jgilbert2 - Honolulu, Hawaii
The tour is worth 30-40min of your time. The staff are wonderful and knowledgable. The Rum and how it produced at this property is different than others. Very smart conservationist. The Rum is unique and a little more than your use to paying, but honestly it's worth more, it is small batch. This is a local owned business and is run with heart.
8. White Plains Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By John S - Kapolei, Hawaii
This is a beginner surfing beach. There are surfboard rentals available. The long sand beach is good for sunbathing. On occasion a Hawaiian Monk Seal will come to shore to sun-bathe. If that happens caution tape is in place to keep people from approaching them too closely.
This area used to be a military recreation area and still does have beach houses for Military and Dept. of Defense personnel on the far west shore of the beach. The bathroom, picnic area, stage, and former restaurant are part of this beach area that was maintained by the military until the Barber's Point Military Airbase was turned over to the State of Hawaii..
If you're new to Hawaii, your best bet is to use GPS. Main Directions start with an exit from the H-1 Freeway at Makakilo Drive. Do NOT go uphill! Go toward the beach using Ft. Barrett Road, turn left on Franklin D. Roosevelt, turn right on Coral Sea Rd. past the old landing strip. Turn left on Tripoli Road. Turn right on Essex Rd. and it will loop into the beach parking lot.
Lifeguards are present. This rather remote area is safe with police patrols checking the parking area on a regular basis. The shallow reef on lower tides are often waist deep for long stretches. The surf rolls gently with long reforms of the peaks.
The downside of this beach is that the surf is often blown out by side on-shore winds. Picnics and barbecues are suggested because of the lack of restaurant facilities.
Get ready for a unique beach day!
9. Pearl Harbor / WW II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
A 184-foot memorial honoring the 2,388 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewed By plnfxr - Port Orchard, Washington
Brought the boys with us this time and it held their attention. They only used their phone for pictures. Must see for its history.
10. Paradise Cove Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By jfd - Scottsdale, Arizona
difficult to park and we never saw a turtle. there was a monk seal sleeping however and a volunteer guarding him. there was an incident where a local decided the beach was his and he went through a women's bags while she was in the water..she caught him red handed and yelled at him with expletives. no facilities.
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