Things to Do in Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis, Honolulu At the base of Diamond Head, this area features Kapiolani Park, the Waikiki Aquarium, and Kaimana Beach. Dining options abound along Kapahulu Avenue, with local favorites like Diamond Head Market & Grill and Russell's Convenience Store nearby.
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Diamond Head State Monument ★ 4.7 · 17.2k★
A trail leads visitors to the summit of this volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views.
Every day 6 AM – 6 PM
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice ★ 4.7 · 505
Renowned spot for shave ice featuring exotic flavors, such as pickled mango, lychee & passion fruit.
Every day 11 AM – 9:30 PM
HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts ★ 4.5 · 680
Colorful store offering supplies for art projects, sewing & lei making, plus crafts workshops.
Where to eat & drink in Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis
Leonard's Bakery ★ 4.6 · 13.5k· $1–10
Local fixture since 1952 for malasadas (Portuguese donuts), breads, pastries & other sweets.
Every day 5:30 AM – 7 PM
The Sunrise Shack - Kapahulu ★ 4.9 · 933· $10–20
Every day 7 AM – 6 PM
Sweet E's Café ★ 4.7 · 3.3k· $10–20
French toast & other breakfast/brunch dishes in a cozy space with comfy-chic decor.
Every day 7 AM – 2 PM
Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach ★ 4.4 · 4.8k· $10–20
Outdoor cafe has Hawaiian plates & standard American fare, plus live music & a weekend beach BBQ.
Every day 8 AM – 8:30 PM
Outrigger Canoe Club ★ 4.7 · 525
Every day 7 AM – 10 PM
Bogart's Café ★ 4.5 · 1.5k· $20–30
Cash-only coffeehouse offering up java, pastries, bagels & other light fare in a relaxed setting.
Every day 7 AM – 3 PM
Rainbow Drive-In ★ 4.3 · 8.0k· $10–20
Iconic counter-serve spot for Hawaiian plate lunches features BBQ, mahi mahi, chili dogs & more.
Café Kaila ★ 4.6 · 1.8k· $10–20
Casual coffeehouse serves hearty breakfast favorites such as French toast & breakfast quesadillas.
Every day 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Aloha Cafe Pineapple ★ 4.7 · 426· $1–20
Mon 7 AM – 2 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 7 AM – 2 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun 7 AM – 2 PM
South Shore Grill ★ 4.6 · 1.6k· $10–20
Casual, family-owned restaurant serving tacos, burritos, sandwiches, burgers & other comfort food.
Mon 11 AM – 8:30 PM
Tue 12 PM – 8:30 PM
Wed 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 8:30 PM
Diamond Head Market & Grill ★ 4.5 · 2.4k· $10–20
Popular window-serve grill offering American eats, plus a market for prepared foods & baked goods.
Every day 7:30 AM – 8 PM
Tonkatsu Tamafuji ★ 4.5 · 1.6k· $30-40
Lively 2nd-floor eatery drawing crowds for house-special breaded pork entrees & other Japanese grub.
Mon 4 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 4 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Pioneer Saloon ★ 4.5 · 1.5k· $10–20
Funky, compact Japanese spot dishing up plate lunches & musubi specialties for dine in or take-out.
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1 Diamond Head State Monument 2 Leonard's Bakery 3 Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice 4 The Sunrise Shack - Kapahulu 5 HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts 6 Sweet E's Café 7 Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach 8 Outrigger Canoe Club 9 Bogart's Café 10 Rainbow Drive-In Ready to plan Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis? Turn these Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis picks into a day-by-day Honolulu plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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