Your DoubleTree Alana Waikiki Local Guide
Welcome to your personal guide to the best of Waikiki! As the resident cafe in your hotel's lower lobby, Hiking Hawaii Cafe has been serving DoubleTree guests since 2013. We know exactly where to send you for the authentic Hawaiian experience you're looking for.
Café’s
Hiking Hawaii Cafe
Lower Lobby of DoubleTree
10% Hotel discount
Must try: Surfer’s Souffle, Breakfast Burrito, Nutty Haole Specialty Latte
Surfer’s Souffle
Breakfast Bowl
Pineapple Pizza
Chia Oatmeal
ALOH Health Bar & Cafe
Center Waikiki, 0.6mi from DoubleTree
Must try: Ala Moana Bowl, Honey Ricotta Toast, Lilikoi Punch Tea, ALOH Green Smoothie
Sunny's Local Grind
West Waikiki, 0.2mi from DoubleTree
Open at 6AM
GOOFY Cafe & Dine
West Waikiki, 0.2mi from DoubleTree
Kona Coffee Purveyors
0.8mi from DoubleTree
Kuhio Mall Entrance, 2330 Kalākaua Ave
Bean About Town
0.7mi from DoubleTree
Bars
Waikiki Brewing Co
184ft from DoubleTree
Local brewery
Suzie Wong's Hideaway
0.2mi from DoubleTree
Local dive
Irish Rose Saloon
0.2mi from DoubleTree
Irish pub, open till 4am
Arnold's Beach Bar
0.4mi from DoubleTree
Local dive
Kelley O'Neil's
0.6mi from DoubleTree
Irish pub, open till 4am
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki
0.7mi from DoubleTree
Local brewery
Búho Cocina y Cantina
0.6mi from DoubleTree
Go for Taco Tuesdays
Breweries
Waikiki Brewing Co
184ft from DoubleTree \
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki
0.7mi from DoubleTree \
Beer Lab
- Beretania, 1.3mi from DoubleTree
- Puck’s Alley, 1.3mi from DoubleTree
Lokahi Brewing Company
1.4mi from DoubleTree
Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine
1.4mi from DoubleTree
Hana Koa Brewing Co.
1.8mi from DoubleTree
Howzit Brewing
1.9mi from DoubleTree
Aloha Beer Company
2.1mi from DoubleTree
All-You-Can-Eat
Kan Sushi
433ft from DoubleTree
$30 Monday–Thursday 11AM–3PM
$45 Friday-Sunday
ChongQing Hot Pot Waikiki
0.3mi from DoubleTree
Sik Do Rak
1mi from DoubleTree
Korean BBQ, BYOB
$29.60
Happy hour: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM • $25.95
Hikes
Diamond Head
Short, steep classic to the summit lookout; stairs/tunnel near the top.
Reservations/fees: Non-residents must reserve entry (and parking if driving) via the state system; residents free w/ HI ID. Entry $5 pp, parking $10/vehicle (credit card only).
Koko Head Crater (Koko Crater Stairs)
1,048 old railway “steps”; intense cardio with huge views at the top.
Status: Reopened July 10, 2025 after a brief safety closure; stay on the tramway and obey posted signs
Waimea Falls
Paved garden walk to a waterfall; family-friendly. Swimming often allowed when conditions permit (life jackets required when open). Admission required; check hours/conditions before you go.
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse (Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline)
Wide paved path, sweeping coast views; prime whale watching in winter. No reservation/entry fee.
Mānoa Falls
Short rainforest stroll to a tall falls (can be muddy; heed leptospirosis/flash-flood warnings). Paid parking at Paradise Park or limited street parking; check Na Ala Hele for current notices.
ʻAiea Loop (Keaīwa Heiau State Rec Area)
Shady ridge loop with H-3 valley views; great 2–3 hr nature fix.
Lanikai Pillbox (Kaʻiwa Ridge)
Iconic sunrise over the Mokes. Parking is very restricted in Lanikai (holiday/weekend bans & special enforcement; consider parking at Kailua Beach and walking). Occasional morning closures for Little Fire Ant treatment.
Puʻu Maʻeliʻeli (Kāneʻohe)
Quick pillbox with sweeping bay looks; muddy after rain.
Kuliʻouʻou Ridge
Stair-stepped ridge to Koʻolau views; popular, start early for parking.
Kaʻau Crater
Waterfalls + rope sections around a lush crater; very demanding and slippery when wet.
Kaʻena Point (from Mokulēʻia or Keawaʻula)
Coastal wildlife refuge walk to an albatross/shearwater sanctuary; hot/exposed, no shade.
Adventure
Surfing in Waikiki
Head to Duke’s statue, rent a board, and get out there!
Snorkle in Hanauma Bay
Kualua Ranch
$154.95 2 hour UTV Raptor Tour
GoJump Hawaii Skydiving
Skydive over the North Shore
$200
Helicopter Tour
$400
Around the island
Mitch's Fish Market & Sushi Bar
524 Ohohia St