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Food Kapahulu, Waikiki

Rainbow Drive-In

A place to eat in Kapahulu, Waikiki, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Why go

Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Waikiki, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Leonard's Bakery, 0.6 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Kapahulu
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Waikiki. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Leonard's Bakery

    Honolulu institution since 1952 frying hot, sugar-rolled Portuguese malasadas.

    Food · Oahu · 0.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Leonard's Bakery

    Kapahulu bakery open since 1952 that made the Portuguese malasada a Honolulu staple.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian

    Beachfront bar at the pink 1927 Royal Hawaiian for a sunset mai tai.

    Drinks · Oahu · 0.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.

    Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Waikiki Beach

    Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.

    Outdoors · Oahu · 1.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Diamond Head State Monument

    Volcanic crater above Waikiki with a steep 0.8-mile trail to old military bunkers on the rim.

    Outdoors · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Rainbow Drive-In is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Waikiki

Another curated place to eat in Waikiki. See the full Waikiki guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Waikiki run from 76°F in February to 83°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Rainbow Drive-In itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Waikiki from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Waikiki weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
21.27594, -157.81456
Destination
Waikiki, Hawaii

Rainbow Drive-In: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rainbow Drive-In?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Rainbow Drive-In. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Drive-In?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Eat at the outdoor tables or take it to Kapiolani Park.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rainbow Drive-In?

Rainbow Drive-In appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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