When it comes to sightseeing on Hawaii’s east coast, almost everyone visits Kailua Town!
It is an upscale area, a stylish town gathered with celebrity-favored supermarkets, select shops, and restaurants with great atmosphere.
Nearby, there are Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, famous as the No. 1 beaches in the US, making it extremely popular as a sightseeing spot.
In this article, an Aloalo Travel tour guide who guides visitors through Kailua Town every day introduces 10 recommended spots, selected from many, including fail-proof classics and hidden gems.
We have carefully selected particularly popular places, so please use this as a reference for your trip to Hawaii.
Island Snow Hawaii
Island Snow, a surf fashion and shave ice shop founded in 1970.
It is famous as a favorite shave ice spot visited by former President Obama during his vacations!
The fluffy ice, just like snow, melts smoothly in your mouth, and you can enjoy various flavors with a wide variety of syrups.
There are two stores in Kailua, and they are always bustling with locals.
It is a perfect shop to visit while strolling through town or after playing at the beach, so please stop by if you have the chance!
Recommended Shave Ice at Island Snow
Shave ice includes 3 types of syrup and 1 scoop of ice cream.
By paying an additional fee, you can also add syrups made from 100% Hawaii-grown natural ingredients or toppings.
There are 24 types of Classic syrups and 12 types of Natural syrups, and Natural syrups incur an extra charge for each type.
There are two sizes, Keiki (child size) and Large, but the Keiki size is plenty big enough for most people!
By the way, we recommend the Kona coffee and coconut combination for a Hawaiian atmosphere, or the fruit flavors like lilikoi, guava, and mango.
Popular Brands at Island Snow
Actually, Island Snow is also a stylish select shop.
They carry original house brand items, as well as popular brands like The North Face and Stussy. They also sell Patagonia products, which has two stores in Hawaii, at the same price.
They handle limited edition items and collaboration items for each brand, so you can check out the latest fashion.
Since it is a small shop, stock may be low at times, but you can often find great bargains, so be sure to check it out!
Over Easy
Over Easy is a breakfast restaurant in Kailua Town where you can enjoy stylish egg dishes.
It is a restaurant with a casual and bright atmosphere, particularly popular among Hawaii locals and tourists from the US mainland.
On sunny days, you can spend time on the terrace seats while savoring the Hawaii atmosphere.
The breakfast menu can be ordered from opening until closing, and the lunch menu is available from 11:00 AM.
With a reputation for delicious taste, interesting presentation, and good customer service, it is a shop worth visiting at least once.
Since it is a popular shop with lines on both weekdays and weekends, we recommend going early in the morning!
Recommended Menu at Over Easy
Over Easy is characterized by using fresh eggs sourced directly from OK Farm!
Therefore, besides pancakes and French toast, you definitely want to try the egg dishes.
All of them are voluminous menus that will fill you up, but we will introduce 4 particularly recommended menus among them.
Fried Egg Sandwich
First is the classic and popular breakfast menu item.
This sandwich features homemade sourdough bread characterized by its crunchiness and moderate acidity, with a base of fried egg, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, and spicy aioli sauce.
You can also add avocado, sausage, bacon, Kalua pork, etc., to your liking.
The side dish is either crispy potatoes or mixed green salad.
Kailua Eggs
An interesting menu item somewhat like a Western-style rice soup.
On top of rice, there is a sunny-side-up egg, sausage, cabbage, and sprouts.
When it is brought to your seat, the staff pours broth over it!
It is likely a menu item you haven’t seen before, and you will probably feel you haven’t tasted anything like it either.
It is a menu that divides opinions, but since it is a unique original in Hawaii, check it out.
Kalua Pig Hash
Kalua Pig is a traditional Hawaiian dish of shredded steamed pork.
It is a supreme dish with smokiness, aroma, mild spiciness, and the savory flavor of the meat, so it is a dish you want to try at least once as Hawaiian food.
Since it is also a signature menu item of Over Easy, many people order it, making it very popular!
The compatibility with the original Green Goddess sauce is simply outstanding.
Potato ‘n’ Eggs
Speaking of egg dishes, this Potato ‘n’ Eggs is absolutely not to be missed!
At first glance, it looks like Eggs Benedict, but since the sauce poured over it is different, it is recognized as a different menu item.
The potato puree sauce, which is creamy yet has a light taste, gets richer when mixed with the soft-boiled egg, making it an excellent match for the baguette.
The baguette also contains tomato jam, providing a nice accent, properly showing the stylishness typical of Over Easy.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen, a pizza chain loved not only in Hawaii but across the US.
Starting from Beverly Hills, California in 1985, it is a super popular pizza place called CPK in America.
The biggest feature of California Pizza Kitchen is the handmade style where pizza is baked to order in the pizza oven located in the open kitchen.
Even in Hawaii where prices are high, since it is a chain store, prices are consistent, so you can enjoy reasonably priced fresh-baked pizza even in the center of Waikiki!
They also develop original menus for each region, so check out the Hawaii-exclusive “Hawaiian” pizza.
Recommended Pizza TOP 3 at California Pizza Kitchen
While there are many choices at California Pizza Kitchen, there are 3 pizzas we particularly want to recommend!
All three are super popular menu items and classics, but please try them out.
Original BBQ Chicken Pizza
The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza has been popular since California Pizza Kitchen was founded and is their signature menu item!
It is a pizza with a sweet BBQ sauce, two types of cheese, chicken, and onion, truly the best combination chosen by Americans.
You can also add fresh pineapple or bacon toppings for an additional fee.
Since you came all the way to Hawaii, it might be good to choose an American-style pizza instead of flavors you might find back home.
If you are in the mood to eat a Hawaiian-style pizza, you can add fresh pineapple to turn it into a “Hawaiian” pizza.
Sicilian Pizza
The Sicilian, packed with meat for hearty eaters, is a pizza we end up ordering every time we visit.
It is a pizza with a thin crust and substantial meat, giving it an Italian pizza feel.
In America, the image is often that greasy, thick, high-volume, and high-calorie items are valued, but this is a bit different from those.
It is an irresistible menu item for meat lovers!
The Works
In Hawaii, so-called mix pizzas with various ingredients on top are very popular.
At California Pizza Kitchen, the pizza with everything on it is this “The Works”!
At first glance, it looks like a standard mix pizza, but as expected of a pizza specialty store.
There is no waste in the choice of ingredients, creating a very delicious pizza with good flavor balance.
Recommended Side Menu at California Pizza Kitchen
At California Pizza Kitchen, there are various menus such as meat dishes and pasta besides pizza.
However, being a pizza specialty store, pizza is definitely the number one recommendation.
For those who feel pizza alone is not enough, we will introduce delicious side menus other than pizza.
Complimentary Bread
First, when you sit down, this French bread is served for free.
You eat it by dipping it in olive oil, and this is very delicious.
Refills are free, so one tends to eat a lot of it, but since the main dishes are also characterized by large portions, let’s be careful not to eat too much.
But free bread at a pizza place feels somewhat like a strange concept.
Appetizer Soup
The soups chosen from many varieties are all exquisite!
There is a system called “Two in a Bowl” where they put two types in one bowl, so we recommend it.
It only costs $1 more, so please choose your favorite two and order.
California Cobb Salad
A very American California-style salad.
It is the most standard salad in America, feeling like a Caesar salad with plenty of ingredients.
There are half size and full size, but since the quantity is quite large, half size is OK for up to about 3 people!
By the way, there are also pizzas called “California Club” and “California Veggie” topped with plenty of avocado and salad, so choosing those is also an option.
Target
Target, a super large supermarket popular across the US where you can find absolutely any product.
It is the industry’s second-largest company following Walmart, the largest retailer in America operating over 4500 stores nationwide!
Target has about 2000 stores nationwide, and 5 of them are located in Hawaii.
Every store is built hugely without exception, and you can fully feel the atmosphere of being abroad.
We hope you find this information useful regarding what products are good deals and popular, how to buy products cheaply with membership cards and coupons, and which stores are good in Hawaii!
Difference Between Target and Walmart
First of all, the reason why both Target and Walmart are popular is, in a word, because the “customer base is different.”
Both have the characteristic that you can find anything from clothing, daily goods, baby products, toys, cosmetics, electronics, interior goods to fresh food, and buy any product at a low price.
However, while Walmart targets lower-income earners with services that are cheaper but slightly lower quality, Target is a service targeting middle to high-income earners selling stylish and good products at a certain price point.
In America, the culture of making cheap but good products isn’t as common as in some other places, so the perception that cheap things are bad and expensive things are good is generally widespread.
Being a country of returns, people return even daily necessities if they don’t like them after using them, so I think they have managed to segregate successfully in that area.
By the way, in Target’s case, they offer customer service that goes above and beyond, such as “product exchange without a receipt” and “product return with shipping paid by Target,” which might be surprising to visitors.
Target’s Recommended Products TOP 3
Focusing on the characteristics of Hawaii stores, we will introduce some recommended products.
The products you absolutely want to check when visiting are general goods, toys, and daily necessities!
First, regarding general goods, there are many very stylish items, and prices are cheaper compared to other variety stores, so it is recommended if you want to get a matching set with similar designs at once.
Regarding toys, since there are no large toy stores in Hawaii, Target has the most abundant selection.
And for daily necessities, original brand towels and tableware, whitening toothpaste, sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher, bandages with characters like Toy Story, and strong American cold medicines (Advil and Tylenol) are very popular.
If it is the same product, the price is slightly cheaper at Walmart, but the image is that Target is generally more stylish and has a wider variety of products.
All products are perfect as souvenirs, so getting all your souvenirs at Target is also a good idea.
Target Membership Card and App
What we absolutely want to tell you when talking about Target is that “Target has many money-saving techniques.”
There are discounts for registering as a member and using the app respectively.
Since Target is a supermarket with very large markdown rates, there is no reason not to use these saving techniques!
Especially during times like Black Friday, the discount rates are incredible.
Register as a Member if Visiting Target Regularly
When paying at the register, you may be asked, “Would you like to sign up for membership?”
Since every shop wants repeat customers, they prepare many beneficial perks if you become a member.
Actually, Target’s REDcard has some of the most amazing perks in America!
You get 5% off on every purchase, and there are benefits such as a 30-day extension on the return period and free shipping on the online shop.
Since the annual fee is free, you might not need it for a one-time use, but if you use it somewhat frequently, you definitely want to get the membership card.
Online Price Purchase with Target App
Downloading the Target smartphone app actually offers many benefits.
The recommended usage within the app is the “Barcode Scanner.”
This is a function where scanning a product’s barcode displays Target’s online price.
Actually, Target’s in-store selling prices and online prices are often different!
Also, sometimes the store price tag isn’t there or is confusing.
There is a system where if a product selling for $100 in-store is $70 online, showing that price will get you a discount (Price Match).
A supermarket where you lose out if you don’t know, that is Target!
Coupons are under the name “Cartwheel Offer.”
Down to Earth
Down to Earth, a popular natural supermarket frequented by Hawaii locals.
It is an organic specialty store boasting a history of over 40 years, born on Maui, Hawaii in 1977.
They do not use any meat-derived products and feature GMO-free (non-genetically modified) items.
If you like organic, are nature-oriented, or vegetarian—if any of these hit your radar, please check out Down to Earth.
There are many rare products, so you should be able to enjoy just walking inside the store!
Organic Products at Down to Earth
Products sold in Hawaii are divided into 6 levels according to their organic level, but actually, generally, even seemingly healthy Hawaiian-grown items seen at farmers markets often have a lower organic level.
Down to Earth handles many products of level 6, the highest level, so you can buy supremely healthy products in Hawaii!
There are also many Made in Hawaii items, and they are all stylish lineups.
Various unusual ingredients are lined up, but products like coffee, tea, supplements, hair care, and body care are particularly recommended!
A happy point is that you can purchase coffee and tea by weight according to your preference.
Hair care and body care products are sold with cute package designs.
It is also nice to buy organic vegetables, fruits, granola, etc., lined up in the store and enjoy a Hawaiian breakfast!
The deli lined with freshly made vegetarian food and the bakery with fresh bread are also very popular, and since the eat-in space inside the store is substantial, you can stop by for lunch.
Down to Earth’s Classic Eco Bags
Down to Earth eco bags are for Hawaii connoisseurs!
Speaking of eco bags in Hawaii, Whole Foods is famous, but Down to Earth similarly has various variations, and it is fun just looking at them.
There are many types, from cheap ones for giveaways to foldable ones, and those with solid designs for daily use.
Since there are store-exclusive designs and collaborations with other brands like Angels by the Sea, it is recommended for those who don’t want to carry the same design as others.
Ginger Ale Only Available at Down to Earth
Hawaii-made ginger ale that can only be obtained at Down to Earth.
The ginger flavor is incredibly potent, creating a mature taste you’ve likely never experienced before.
It looks like a beer bottle at first glance, but it is all properly juice.
The intensity of the ginger seems very good for the body, and once you drink it, you will surely get hooked!
Down to Earth Kakaako Store
There are a total of 5 Down to Earth stores on Oahu, but the Kakaako store is the easiest to access from Waikiki.
Kakaako is a popular tourist spot famous for wall art, and it is a place where you can enjoy various gourmet foods and shopping centered on the complex commercial facility SALT.
Since the Down to Earth Kakaako store is about a 5-minute walk from SALT, it is convenient as you can stop by during sightseeing!
The selection is also quite good compared to other stores, so the possibility of finding what you are looking for should be high.
Boots and Kimos
Boots and Kimos, famous for macadamia nut pancakes you absolutely want to eat at least once when you come to Hawaii.
It is hugely popular with locals for pancakes topped with original special sauce and fluffy exquisite omelets!
While most pancake shops originating in Hawaii have opened stores in Japan, Boots and Kimos has not landed in Japan.
Since it is a shop where lines never cease, going at opening time is the trick to eating without waiting if you want to eat inside.
Since you might wait about an hour even on weekdays, we recommend takeout which you can buy in about 15-20 minutes no matter how crowded it is!
It is undoubtedly one of the TOP 3 popular pancakes in Hawaii, so please try eating it at least once.
Macadamia Nut Pancakes at Boots and Kimos
The signature menu you must order at Boots and Kimos, Macadamia Nut Pancakes!
Contrary to its appearance, the sweetness is modest and easy to eat, and the taste of the sauce is simply exquisite.
There is a rumor that the taste is actually just like Haagen-Dazs macadamia nut ice cream.
The pancakes are thin, but the chewy texture and the bananas kneaded into the dough are sweet, resulting in a nice finish.
You can order the regular size (Full Stack) with 3 pieces, or the smaller size (Short Stack) with 2 pieces.
The amount of sauce does not change, the only difference is whether to reduce one pancake.
There are fruit toppings, but personally, I feel simple is best.
When taking out, you can choose to have the sauce poured over (Sauce on Top) or keep the sauce separate (Sauce on Side), so please consider it depending on the time until you eat.
Omelet at Boots and Kimos
There are many shops with delicious egg dishes in Kailua, and actually, Boots and Kimos’ omelet is one of them!
They differentiate themselves from other shops’ omelets by using 3.5 carefully selected eggs and vegetables imported from Maui.
Crispy hashed potatoes are popular for the selectable side menu.
Speaking of egg dishes, Eggs Benedict is also very popular, so at Boots and Kimos, I think it is good to share various menus with a few people.
Fried rice and Kalbi plates are also delicious, so please try them if you like.
French Toast at Boots and Kimos
The menu item most recommended by the staff at Boots and Kimos is this French Toast.
It is a menu with special macadamia nut sauce poured over fluffy toast!
It matches the sauce well, and personally, I feel it is more delicious than the pancakes.
Since it appeared as a new menu, people becoming fans one after another suggests the day might come when it surpasses the popularity of pancakes.
For those who find the pancakes too voluminous, choosing French toast is also an option.
Whole Foods Market
Natural & organic upscale supermarket, Whole Foods Market.
Organic food is popular worldwide, and it is no exaggeration to say this is the cutting edge of the industry that sparked the boom!
It is a central existence among organic product specialty stores in America, being number one in both name and track record.
In Hawaii, there are 3 stores: Kahala Mall, Kailua Town, and Kakaako (Honolulu, Queen Store).
It is such a popular supermarket that some people travel all the way from abroad just to shop at Whole Foods Market, so please check it out.
Whole Foods Market Souvenirs TOP 5
I think many people come to Whole Foods Market to buy souvenirs.
We will introduce 5 classic items you absolutely cannot fail with, so we hope you use it as a reference for your visit!
Hawaii Exclusive Eco Bags & Cooler Bags
First, boasting overwhelming popularity, are the Hawaii-exclusive eco bags.
The feature is simply that the Hawaii-style designs like pineapples and surfboards are very cute!
They are top-class popular among eco bags due to the goodness of the designs that appeal to Hawaii without being too persistent, the feeling of exclusivity with each district’s name on them, and the functionality of wide gussets usable for various purposes.
The price range is wide depending on the material, but since the variety is vast, you should surely find your favorite design!
Also, cooler bags with similar designs are popular for being cute and easy to use.
Whether as a gift or for yourself, since the range of uses is wide, I think it will be a classic souvenir.
John Masters Lip Balm
Next is John Masters Organics body care products.
It is a famous organic brand globally, but the lip balm and organic olive are especially popular.
These are based on beeswax, and the biggest selling point is the amazing moisturizing power that stays moist for 5 hours once applied!
By the way, we recommend citrus scents like mandarin orange and lemon.
Since we often hear from people who have used it once that they “can no longer let it go,” it conveys that it is truly a good product.
If you buy it in Hawaii, you can buy it for about half the price of buying imported versions, so bulk buying is recommended.
Hawaii Hydro Flask
Whole Foods Market is also recommended for Hydro Flasks, which are popular in Hawaii.
Whole Foods has the most abundant variety and color variations of Hydro Flasks in Hawaii, so you can choose what you like!
To put it simply, it is a regular water bottle, but it became hugely popular among locals for its cuteness, and it became a boom when stylish people started carrying it.
Since it is a stainless steel water bottle that can keep cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12 hours, it also has solid convenience.
By the way, carrying it by hooking your finger through the round hole at the tip is the Hawaiian style.
Sunfood Maqui Berry Powder
Sunfood products are absolutely a good deal when bought in Hawaii.
It is a pioneer brand of superfoods with repeat customers all over the world.
Since it is a brand representing organic, they are good products, but the price is a bit high.
Still, since you can buy them much cheaper at Whole Foods Market in Hawaii than imported ones, many people buy them to take home as souvenirs.
Rare Hawaiian Organic White Honey
Rare Hawaiian Organic White Honey is popular as a classic Hawaii souvenir.
Originally, Hawaiian honey is famous for being harvested in great nature, but among them, this organic honey is praised as the highest rank honey in the world.
It is a precious item where only 3% of honey harvested in Hawaii is collected, and it is a product attracting great attention globally.
Since it is popular, it may be sold out, but since there are many places that sell it like ABC Stores, you can definitely get it somewhere!
This can also be bought for about half the price of imports, so please check it out.
Whole Foods Market Recommended Products TOP 5
Next, we would like to introduce products unique to Whole Foods Market, although not necessarily souvenirs!
Since all are food items, please try them during your stay in Hawaii.
Hawaii’s Unique Strong Ginger Ale
It is a mature ginger ale with a strong ginger taste unique to organic.
The flavors are Premium Ginger, Extra Ginger, and Original Ginger, 3 types.
Premium has a refreshing taste, Extra is spicy dry, and Original is sweet!
All have a solid ginger taste, are tart & delicious, so please try at least once.
Deli Corner Where You Can Buy What You Like
The biggest feature of Whole Foods Market is the deli corner where you can buy as much as you like of what you like!
Various dishes such as salad bar, soup bar, and single side dishes are lined up.
The seasoning is organic so often lighter, but they are all menus that seem good for the body.
Pack them into a special box, take it to the register, and they will calculate the price by weight.
Organic Peanut Butter
Whole Foods Market’s famous homemade organic peanut butter.
There is a wide variety including almond, honey roast, chocolate peanut, cashew nut, and unsalted nuts!
The recommendation that feels Hawaiian is the Honey Roast with just the right sweetness.
The shelf life isn’t very long, but if you want to make it a souvenir, special jars are sold.
Hawaii Pineapple
Pineapple, the overwhelmingly number one popular specialty of Hawaii.
On Oahu, most are Dole pineapples, but coming to Whole Foods, you can buy various types of pineapples!
There are pineapples harvested from small local farms and pineapples imported from other islands.
The recommendation is Maui Gold from Maui, which is surprisingly sweet and hugely popular with locals.
Organic Vegetables
Organic vegetables are hard to come by in Hawaii.
It is a weakness unique to an island nation, and currently, many supermarkets normally sell vegetables that have gone bad.
Even at Whole Foods Market, actually, the number of true pesticide-free vegetables is small and can be counted.
Since good vegetables often sell out entirely from morning opening to around noon, going in the morning is recommended if you want to get fresh & organic vegetables!
Whole Foods Market’s Most Popular is the Queen Store
The Queen Store is the largest scale among Whole Foods Markets in Hawaii, so the selection is simply abundant.
Being accessible, about a 5-minute walk from Ala Moana Center, is also a happy point.
Unless you are looking for limited items like eco bags with specific store names, visiting the Queen Store is a safe bet.
Supermarkets are where you feel the biggest difference between Japan and Hawaii, so I think you can enjoy just walking around the store.
Maui Mike’s
Maui Mike’s, Hawaii’s exquisite roast chicken specialty store.
It is not listed much in guidebooks, but it is delicious whole roast chicken we definitely want to recommend.
In Hawaii, whole roast chicken is called “Huli Huli Chicken” and is one of the classic local comfort foods, and this Maui Mike’s is so famous that there are no locals who don’t know it!
Their dedication is to natural chickens that ran around the Hawaiian land, and the reason for their popularity is that they are raised healthily without using any steroids, hormones, antibiotics, or additives.
Chicken seasoned with original seasoning and slowly roasted over an open flame for 2 hours has crispy skin on the outside and is juicy inside, simply the best.
Eat heartily of the Hawaiian menu and enjoy it fully!
Maui Mike’s Menu
The menu is very simple, just two types: “Whole Roast Chicken” and “Sandwich.”
It becomes a total of 6 choices as those 2 types of menus are divided into 3 each depending on seasoning and size.
Whole Roast Chicken Menu
Whole Roast Chicken comes in 3 types, No.1 to No.3. (Photo is No.2)
- No.1 Quarter Chicken… 1/4 size of a chicken, the menu most frequently ordered by Japanese visitors. Even this has plenty of volume!
- No.2 Half Chicken… 1/2 size of a chicken, choose this if you want to eat heartily! The most popular No.1 menu where you can fully enjoy classic roast chicken.
- No.3 Shredded Breast… Plenty of chicken breast meat, recommended for 2 people with small appetites to share. However, if you prefer juicy, the regular chicken might be better!
Sandwich Menu
Sandwiches come in 3 types, No.4 to No.6. (Photo is No.4)
- No.4 Maui Wowie Melt Sandwich… A sandwich with breast meat, cheddar cheese, and honey mustard, this is personally my most recommended menu item. It is a sandwich of skinless white meat chicken with volume typical of America.
- No.5 Bacon Melt Sandwich… A sandwich with chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, and either BBQ sauce or ranch sauce, tasting like a hamburger with added bacon topping. Juiciness is added to the chicken, giving it a good feel!
- No.6 Mike’s Melt Sandwich… A sandwich with chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, honey mustard, chili sauce, and ranch sauce, Maui Mike’s most extravagant menu item. There are also great value family packs for large groups, so it is a good deal if you have many people!
Selectable Side Menu and Sauce
All menus come with a side menu.
There are a total of 8 types of side menus (Mike’s Fries, Cajun Fries (+$1), Sweet Potato Fries (+$1), White Rice, Baked Beans, Corn, Cole Slaw, Green Beans), and you can choose one you like.
The safe bet is Mike’s Fries, which are french fries.
There are others like white rice, corn, coleslaw, etc., but fries go best with chicken after all!
There are 7 types of sauces to add to chicken or side menus (BBQ – Sweet, BBQ – Smokey, Lava Hot, Blazin Chilli, Honey Mustard, Teriyaki, Ranch), and you can choose 1-2 types depending on the menu.
BBQ sauces are both classic and safe choices.
Lava Hot is a hot sauce, but it isn’t incredibly spicy.
Chili sauce is also a typical spicy sauce.
Honey mustard is not often seen in Japan, so it is the number one recommendation.
Teriyaki sauce is also a stable flavor with no failure.
Ranch sauce is an American salad dressing mixing mayonnaise and sour cream.
That covers the entire menu, so please try various things.
Lanikai Juice
Lanikai Juice, an exquisite organic smoothie specialty store born in Hawaii.
Since its birth in Kailua Town in 1997, it has now opened stores in various areas of Hawaii!
Using only fat-free yogurt focused on health, organic soy milk, locally produced honey, and fresh fruits and vegetables harvested in Hawaii, their authentic smoothies with a dedication to absolutely never using frozen goods are truly delicious.
A Hawaii-like tropical feel is good, but health-conscious diet menus are a very welcome existence in Hawaii where heavy meals are common.
They are the freshest smoothies we most recommend in Hawaii, so please stop by while sightseeing.
Smoothies & Fresh Juice at Lanikai Juice
We are often asked, “What is recommended at Lanikai Juice?” but this is a shop where the answer is difficult.
That is because there are over 20 types of smoothies and over 10 types of fresh juices, and each menu item lists benefits like “Recommended for those who are tired” or “Recommended for those lacking vegetables.”
So, we answer, “It is best to look at the menu carefully and order a smoothie that matches your feeling!”
There are also irresistible smoothies for people training with “High Protein Low Calorie.”
Popular Menu at Lanikai Juice
Although we said ordering is up to preference, since there are so many menu items that everyone gets lost, we would like to introduce popular menus!
It centers on the shop’s recommendations (☆), but we feel there are no misses among the ones listed here.
Green Smoothies
- Dr. Green (☆)… Hawaii Greens, Orange, Pineapple, Banana, Ginger, Mango Juice, Honey
- Super Green… Hawaii Greens, Apple, Banana, Mint, Lemon Juice, Hawaiian Spirulina, Apple Juice
Health Smoothies
- Antioxidant Cacao Milkshake… Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, Blueberry, Almond Butter, Cacao, Poppy Seeds, Stevia, Plant or Whey Protein
- Matcha Energy (☆)… Matcha, Spinach, Kale, Banana, Almond Milk, Vanilla Protein, Honey
Coconut Smoothies
- Coco Lemon Love… Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Banana, Lemon, Coconut, Honey
- Tropical Bliss (☆)… Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk, Pineapple, Mango, Banana, Passion Fruit, Coconut, Honey
Hawaiian Style Smoothies
- Pacific Passion (☆)… Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Banana, Mango, Pineapple Juice
- Mango Sunrise… Mango, Mango Juice, Honey
Fresh Juice
- Malama Tonic… Carrot, Apple, Celery, Beets, Ginger
- Sunrise Chill (☆)… Pineapple, Apple, Orange
Other Recommendations
- Pitaya Bowl… Pitaya, Coconut Water, Coconut Milk, Banana, Strawberry, Granola, Banana, Blueberry, Coconut Chips, Mango
- Acai Super Food (☆)… Acai, Granola, Banana, Blueberry, Quinoa, Cacao, Goji Berry, Poppy Seeds, Chia Seeds, Honey
Lanikai Bath and Body
Lanikai Bath and Body, an organic & natural soap specialty store originating from Lanikai (Heavenly Sea).
Since the shop is only in Kailua Town, it is valuable as a souvenir, and it is optimal for shopping while sightseeing!
There are a few stores handling them in Waikiki, but since prices are a bit higher and variety is not very large, we recommend purchasing at the direct store if you can.
Not mass-producing means you can always purchase fresh products, which is also a happy point.
Their selling point is high-quality products handmade one by one using only Hawaiian natural ingredients, all of which are natural and gentle on the skin, making the shop hugely popular not only with tourists but also with locals.
Natural Skincare at Lanikai Bath and Body
Lanikai Bath and Body sells not only soap but also natural skincare products in general.
Besides popular soaps, they sell many organic items that women would love, such as body lotion, body mist, body butter, shampoo, candles, and lip balm!
Original Hawaiian scents like plumeria and pineapple are blended into each product, and there are countless varieties!
The combinations are so abundant that getting lost on which product to choose might be a drawback.
No.1 Popular Soap at Lanikai Bath and Body
Though there are many types, what you want to check after all are soaps overflowing with tropical scents!
Particularly popular at Lanikai Bath and Body is the series where loofah is inside the soap.
The lineup of tropical scents like mango, pineapple, guava, coconut, and plumeria is also fully Hawaiian.
By the way, there is also a men’s line with woody scents, so it might be good for souvenirs for men!
If you are unsure what to buy, please check out this loofah soap.
Hidden Popular Products at Lanikai Bath and Body
Although a bit of a niche lineup, we will also introduce hidden popular products!
First is shampoo for dogs; besides preventing fleas and mites, it contains ingredients that give gloss to the fur and is said to be effective in reducing shedding.
It might be said to be a product unique to Kailua where there are many wealthy people.
Also, the soap series that moms and babies can use together is popular.
It is sure to be appreciated as a souvenir for those who are pregnant or raising children.
Unique to organic & natural products, the candle product where melted wax can be used directly on the body is also reputed to be interesting!
Since it is characterized by containing no chemical additives, it might become even more popular in the future.
Lanikai Bath and Body Japan Stores and Online Sales
We are often asked if Lanikai Bath and Body has a store in Japan, but currently, there are no stores.
However, some products seem to be sold as parallel imports at shops handling Hawaiian goods!
Also, you can purchase from the official shop’s online site.
It is a grateful service for those who cannot easily come to Hawaii.