Guidebook for Ewa Beach
Food Scene
Great cocktails and food. Amazing happy hour from 3-5:30 and 9:30-11:00 every day! Live music featuring local artists daily. Great idea to walk along the nearby shoreline for sunset.
162 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StGreat cocktails and food. Amazing happy hour from 3-5:30 and 9:30-11:00 every day! Live music featuring local artists daily. Great idea to walk along the nearby shoreline for sunset.
Nice view, good local food, and located in quaint and charming Haleiwa town. Definitely worth it to walk through the town and browse all the shops following your stop at Haleiwa Joe's.
181 locals recommend
Haleiwa Joe's
66-011 Kamehameha HwyNice view, good local food, and located in quaint and charming Haleiwa town. Definitely worth it to walk through the town and browse all the shops following your stop at Haleiwa Joe's.
The #1 local favorite. Dozens of locations around the island. Comfort food to the max. Something for everyone!
12 locals recommend
Zippy's Ewa
91-1717 Fort Weaver RdThe #1 local favorite. Dozens of locations around the island. Comfort food to the max. Something for everyone!
J. Dolans
1147 Bethel StPizza!!!! Great drinks, too, but PIZZA!
Another local favorite. Amped up version of Zippy's. Amazing food. Great happy hour. Excellent portions.
43 locals recommend
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae AveAnother local favorite. Amped up version of Zippy's. Amazing food. Great happy hour. Excellent portions.
Insane breakfast burritos. Longtime favorite of visitors. Located in the heart of Haleiwa.
37 locals recommend
Kono's Northshore - Haleiwa
66-250 Kamehameha HwyInsane breakfast burritos. Longtime favorite of visitors. Located in the heart of Haleiwa.
Sightseeing
The trail leads to the western-most tip of Oahu and connects the N route to the S route. Both hikes are beautiful, but I prefer the southern route (Waianae), as the mountain backdrop is spectacular!
66 locals recommend
Ka'ena Point
Farrington HwyThe trail leads to the western-most tip of Oahu and connects the N route to the S route. Both hikes are beautiful, but I prefer the southern route (Waianae), as the mountain backdrop is spectacular!
Great place to watch kiteboarders and to look for turtles. Fairly tourist-free.
16 locals recommend
Mokulēʻia Army Beach
Farrington HwyGreat place to watch kiteboarders and to look for turtles. Fairly tourist-free.
Exciting snorkel and dolphin tours are jam-packed with adventure...showcase the Leeward side of the island, and include lunch! Great deal!
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
92-100 Waipahe PlExciting snorkel and dolphin tours are jam-packed with adventure...showcase the Leeward side of the island, and include lunch! Great deal!
A beach you're sure to recognize from ads and "best of" lists. With the softest sand and an unbeatable view of the Mokulua Islands, you'll be in heaven here.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
A beach you're sure to recognize from ads and "best of" lists. With the softest sand and an unbeatable view of the Mokulua Islands, you'll be in heaven here.
Local favorite. For advanced body and boogie boarders ONLY. Great place for people watching ;)
8801 Kalanianaole Hwy
Local favorite. For advanced body and boogie boarders ONLY. Great place for people watching ;)
Great day trip idea. Snorkel heaven! Best to arrive earlier in the day, as parking fills quickly. Open from 6 am - 7 pm and closed on Tuesdays. Visitors pay $22 per person. Local discounts.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGreat day trip idea. Snorkel heaven! Best to arrive earlier in the day, as parking fills quickly. Open from 6 am - 7 pm and closed on Tuesdays. Visitors pay $22 per person. Local discounts.
Sit at the pool bar and watch the sun set before your eyes. Simply spectacular. Side perk: witness newbie surfers get lessons right off the rocks. Public beach and great walks to remote areas.
175 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwySit at the pool bar and watch the sun set before your eyes. Simply spectacular. Side perk: witness newbie surfers get lessons right off the rocks. Public beach and great walks to remote areas.
Surreal valley. Beautiful, protected bay that is perfect for lounging. Great hike through the lush valley. Tons of rope swings peppered along the hike. Stream runs alongside parts of the hike.
7 locals recommend
Kahana Bay
Surreal valley. Beautiful, protected bay that is perfect for lounging. Great hike through the lush valley. Tons of rope swings peppered along the hike. Stream runs alongside parts of the hike.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing! Classy bar that immerses visitors in a wonderful jazz environment. Cocktails are top-notch. Romance abounds.
13 locals recommend
Lewers Lounge
2199 Kālia RdAmazing! Classy bar that immerses visitors in a wonderful jazz environment. Cocktails are top-notch. Romance abounds.
Huge beer selection, good snacks. Entertaining crowd.
12 locals recommend
REAL gastropub / Bent Tail Brewing Company
506 Keawe StHuge beer selection, good snacks. Entertaining crowd.
Sip on several different varieties of soju while listening to and watching insanely entertaining Korean music videos. You won't want to miss Happy Hour. Get here before the mad rush starts.
Cafe Duck Butt
901 Kawaiahao StSip on several different varieties of soju while listening to and watching insanely entertaining Korean music videos. You won't want to miss Happy Hour. Get here before the mad rush starts.