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tained with a 70ft-long waterslide, while adults retreat to the ocean-view infinity pool.
There's also a fitness center and drop-off child-care programs. In-room wired internet
and lobby wi-fi cost extra.
Moana Surfrider
HISTORIC HOTEL $$$
$$$
(
866-716-8112, 922-3111;
www.moana-surfrider.com
;
2365 Kalakaua Ave; r from $350;
) Waikiki's most historic beach hotel retains much of its colonial character, with
high plantation-style ceilings, Hawaiian artwork on the walls and koa-wood rocking
chairs beckoning on the front veranda. Compact rooms have been upgraded with 21st-
century amenities. Expect to be dodging wedding parties in the bustling hotel lobby. In-
room wired internet and lobby and poolside wi-fi cost extra. Pay self-parking off site.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
RESORT $$$
$$$
(
866-956-4262, 923-3111;
www.outriggerreef.com
; 2169 Kalia Rd; r from $265;
)
Forget the hoity-toity attitudes of the Outrigger's higher-priced beachfront neighbors.
Here the Hawaiiana flows from the handmade outrigger canoe in the Polynesian-style
lobby through hula dancing, and ukulele and lei-making classes. Rooms are modern and
functional enough for the mostly suburban crowd. Free in-room wired internet and lobby
and poolside wi-fi.
Trump International
CONDO HOTEL $$$
$$$
(
877-683-7401, 683-7777;
www.trumpwaikikihotel.com
; 223 Saratoga Rd; studio/1br ste from
$399/649;
) With an enviable position on Waikiki Beach Walk, this luxury
tower lets you live the high life. Urbane apartment suites have panoramic windows, kit-
chens, marble baths and plenty of space to relax. The 6th-floor infinity pool and sundeck
should ease the pain of not being right on the beach, just a five-minute walk away. Perks
for kids include board games and beach bags to borrow.
OʻAHU'S BEST SWEET TREATS
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Leonard's (
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- hot-out-of-the-oven, sugarymalasadas
»
Liliha Bakery (
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- coco-puff pastries that cause traffic jams
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Bubbies (
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- rainbow-coloredmochiice cream
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Kaimuki Crack Seed (
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- salty, sweet and sour dried fruit
