Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
853-4300;
www.koolinamarina.com
; 92-100 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei; cruises adult/child 2-13yr from
$119/99)
Let the friendly marina staff put you on a sunset catamaran cruise or a sportfish-
ing charter boat.
Sleeping & Eating
Aulani
RESORT $$$
$$$
(
674-6200, reservations 714-520-7001;
http://resorts.disney.go.com/aulani-hawaii-resort/
;
92-1185 Aliʻinui Dr, Kapolei; r from $450;
) It would be impossible for even the
most energetic families to run out of things to do at this top-notch Disney resort and spa.
Tone up at beach-body boot camp or hula the day away, then bring the kids to character
meet-and-greets, storytelling hours and pool parties - and oh, yeah, the beach. The
Hawaiian-inspired spa is lavish.
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
(
800-626-4446, 679-0079;
www.ihilani.com
; 92-1001 Olani St, Kapolei; r from $299;
) Right on the beach, but extremely isolated from the rest of the island, this aging
hotel is at least architecturally soothing. Despite its remoteness and sky-high room rates,
it's popular with wedding parties and anyone intent on avoiding the Waikiki scene who
still craves a little luxury.
Ko Olina Hawaiian Bar-B-Que
LOCAL $
(92-1047 Olani St, Kapolei; mains $7-13; 10:30am-9pm)
Escape Ko Olina's high-dollar re-
sort dining rooms for giant plate lunches of
mochiko
chicken, BBQ short ribs, teriyaki
beef, pork
katsu
and other fast food, with brown rice and green salad options. It's hidden
in a strip mall, opposite
Island Country Market
, a convenience shop selling snacks,
drinks and everything else needed for a day at the beach.
Kapolei Marketplace
INTERNATIONAL, FAST FOOD $
(
http://themarketplaceatkapolei.com
; 590 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei; meals $6-12; hours vary)
About a 15-minute drive east of Ko Olina, this down-to-earth strip mall is where locals
eat. It's stuffed with pan-Asian noodle joints, Hawaiian BBQ places, a pancake house
and a Safeway supermarket.
Entertainment
Buy tickets in advance for Ko Olina's touristy luau.
