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Films

43 official films, made by the places in our guide themselves. Choose one to watch it on its page, beside our review.

Shorts

  1. RestaurantDuke’s WaikikiDuke’s Waikiki: at the bar
  2. RestaurantMorimoto Asia WaikikiMorimoto Asia Waikiki: Thanksgiving special
  3. Resort1 Hotel Hanalei Bay1 Hotel Hanalei Bay: desserts
  4. Resort1 Hotel Hanalei Bay1 Hotel Hanalei Bay: a room above the bay
  5. ResortʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki BeachʻAlohilani Resort: the oceanarium
  6. ResortGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortGrand Wailea: the resort from above
  7. Boutique hotelHotel WaileaHotel Wailea: a dish from the chef
  8. Boutique hotelKaimana Beach HotelKaimana Beach Hotel: from the kitchen
  9. ResortThe Kahala Hotel & ResortChristmas at The Kahala
  10. Boutique hotelThe Laylow, Autograph CollectionThe Laylow: a different pace

Restaurants

  1. Duke’s Waikiki: the official filmDuke’s Waikiki · Waikīkī
  2. The Pig & the Lady: the official filmThe Pig & the Lady · Kaimukī
  3. The Pig & the Lady: in the kitchenThe Pig & the Lady · Kaimukī

Bars

  1. SKY Waikiki: the rooftop barSKY Waikiki · Waikīkī

Hotels

  1. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: the official filmGrand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort · Maui
  2. Halekulani: the official filmHalekulani · Waikīkī
  3. Hotel Wailea: the official filmHotel Wailea · Maui
  4. Kaimana Beach Hotel: the official filmKaimana Beach Hotel · Diamond Head
  5. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel: the official filmMauna Kea Beach Hotel · Hawaiʻi Island
  6. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort: the official filmThe Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort · Waikīkī

Sights

  1. Battleship Missouri Memorial: the official filmBattleship Missouri Memorial · Pearl Harbor
  2. Kualoa Ranch: Best of Kualoa Package 2024Kualoa Ranch · Kualoa
  3. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum: the official filmPearl Harbor Aviation Museum · Pearl Harbor
  4. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park: the official filmUSS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park · Pearl Harbor
  5. Waimea Valley: the official filmWaimea Valley · North Shore

Arts & Culture

  1. Bishop Museum: the official filmBishop Museum · Kalihi
  2. Capitol Modern: The Hawaii State Art Museum: the official filmCapitol Modern: The Hawaii State Art Museum · Downtown
  3. Hawaiʻi International Film Festival: the official HIFF45 trailerHawaiʻi International Film Festival · Honolulu
  4. Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre: opera is for everyoneHawaiʻi Opera Theatre · Downtown
  5. Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra: the 2026–27 season, ResonanceHawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra · Honolulu
  6. Hawaii Theatre: behind the performanceHawaii Theatre · Downtown

Parks

  1. Haleakalā National Park: a rare and sacred landscapeHaleakalā National Park · Maui
  2. Lyon Arboretum: the official filmLyon Arboretum · Mānoa

Shopping

  1. Reyn Spooner: the official filmReyn Spooner · Honolulu

Health

  1. SpaHalekulani: the official filmSpaHalekulani · Waikīkī
  2. SpaHalekulaniSpaHalekulani · Waikīkī

Developments

  1. Beau & Lindsey – Walea at Koa Ridge Homeowner StoryKoa Ridge · Central Oʻahu
  2. Kohanaiki: the official filmKohanaiki · Kona, Hawaiʻi Island
  3. Kukuiʻula: the lodgingKukuiʻula · South Shore, Kauaʻi
  4. Our Kakaʻako: Aloha KākouOur Kakaʻako · Kakaʻako
  5. The Park Ward Village: the official filmThe Park Ward Village · Ward Village, Kakaʻako
  6. Timbers Kauaʻi at Hōkūala: a walk through a Kaiholo residenceTimbers Kauaʻi at Hōkūala · Hōkūala, Kauaʻi

Getting Around

  1. TheBus: the official filmTheBus · Oʻahu

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