Things to enjoy on your stay.

[WillGan]

This is a must get especially if Costco is your preferred stop. Cheapest spot on the island! Around $4.

 

[ksromack]

This is a must get especially if Costco is your preferred stop. Cheapest spot on the island! Around $4.

Thanks for this. I have already started my shopping list for Costco and added it to the list.

 

[WillGan]

Ani’s Sweet Bread is another item. Cheapest on the island is at Costco going around low $7 last week. Forget King’s Hawaiian Rolls. This is the one we love! Dip this in your stew, curry, chili, etc. with butter…

 

[Robbie Cottam]

Prior to leaving for the airport
every cold medicine walmart has in stock, Tylenol, Advil, Naproxen

tide pods

once i get on the plane…… nothing

i dont go on vacation to grocery shop…. Or cook

 

[Twohsieh]

You have to try the Hawaiian Chip Factory-Sweet Potato & Taro Chips at Costco. We always buy these when we visit.

 

[lilsonicfan]

i dont go on vacation to grocery shop…. Or cook

Eh, everyone is different. I don't go on vacation TO buy groceries or cook specifically, but I appreciate some home cooked meals even when on vacation. I have no interest in paying $100+ for breakfast for my family of 5 when we can make breakfast in our room for $10 or less.

 

[WillGan]

You have to try the Hawaiian Chip Factory-Sweet Potato & Taro Chips at Costco. We always buy these when we visit.

Great call on this one! It'd be great if you can make it to the factory in Honolulu (smart to combine if you're heading to Waikiki or checking out the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet) where you can get a fresh made bag (smaller than this of course) for $5, unless it went up.

 

[WillGan]

If your making a trip to Costco in Kapolei, may I recommend you make a trip to Foodland Farms (about a 3-5 minute drive) to get your Poke fix! Costco sells some but it's nowhere as desirable as Foodland plus, you can make it into a Poke Bowl. I know some members shared they went to Target and it's understandable as it's a place that you shop at in the mainland, but Foodland is highly preferred over both Target and Safeway.

 

[WillGan]

Chun Wah Kam is a must visit if you're galavanting out and about and it's conveniently located near Kapolei (Costco & Foodland Farms). The plate is full to the brim! The Ginger Fried Rice is recommended! This is a local infused Chinese Plate Lunch area that is very popular with locals. Especially the Manapua (Steamed and Baked, get both) and Pork Hash. You probably want to try the Gau Gee (Fried Pork Dumpling). Lot's of locals take this on their flights to either eat or take for family!

 

[WillGan]

Get your Hawaiian Chocolate fix at Costco! No where else!
Everything and anything you want to take back for yourself or for Ohana you go to Costco for! The Caramel Chocolates, Macadamia Nut Chocolates, Cookies (Made in Hawaii), this is your best spot! If you must take the box that it comes with by all means! It just takes up more space in your luggage if so. Even if you want to try some for yourself on your trip, you buy it from here! Do not go to the ABC Stores or even on property as you will pay the ridiculous mark-up prices! This is cheaper than Walmart (of course because of the Bulk).

 

[WillGan]

Spam Musubi!
Ok this one you'll laugh at but trust me on this. 7-11! Unless you can make it yourself, this is the best place to get this from!

 

[WillGan]

Eh, everyone is different. I don't go on vacation TO buy groceries or cook specifically, but I appreciate some home cooked meals even when on vacation. I have no interest in paying $100+ for breakfast for my family of 5 when we can make breakfast in our room for $10 or less.

This one was an easy get at Costco for about $1 ea. Or...you can go to the Ulu Cafe and get a platter for $20 (they do give a lot though).

 

[WillGan]

Costco distance.
Rest easy. You can stop here on your way to Aulani from anywhere. Here is a map just showing the distance which is about 8 mins or so.

 

[lilsonicfan]

...or you could buy a mickey-shaped spam musubi with only half a piece of spam, but pay $7

 

[maxbuffmelvin]

Prior to leaving for the airport
every cold medicine walmart has in stock, Tylenol, Advil, Naproxen

tide pods

once i get on the plane…… nothing

i dont go on vacation to grocery shop…. Or cook

I do grocery delivery so I don’t have to grocery shop.

 

[Lilsia]

I do grocery delivery so I don’t have to grocery shop.

I love going into grocery stores in other areas. There is always something reginal that they have. We love trying new foods wherever we go.

 

[jimmymc]

Freshly made spam musubi is delicious!

 

[azhosejockey]

Leonard's Bakery malasada's are a must... So delicious!!!! They have a brick and mortar in downtown Honolulu.... and a food truck in a shopping center of Route H1 (94 Lumiaina St, Waipahu, HI 96797) on the way to Aulani from the airport... Treat yo'self!!

 

[Robbie Cottam]

I do grocery delivery so I don’t have to grocery shop

Grocery s period would be a waste of money because I don’t want to cook either

 

[starry_solo]

You have to try the Hawaiian Chip Factory-Sweet Potato & Taro Chips at Costco. We always buy these when we visit.

We bought 5 bags on our flight home with Hawaiian Airlines! So yummy, although I'm sure costco was cheaper!