Hawaii 🌺Honolulu｜Ultimate Car-Free Travel Guide 2.0

4️⃣ Accommodation 💡 If you plan to rent a car and don’t strongly need to stay by the beach, prioritize attractions > shopping. You don’t necessarily have to stay near Waikiki Beach 🏖️. Hotels there are relatively expensive. Based on experience, anywhere in Honolulu is convenient if you drive—everything is pretty close. 💡 If, like us, you prefer not to drive 🚗, it’s best to stay around Waikiki Beach. The bus system 🚌 is super convenient, and it’s located in central Oahu, so ride-sharing anywhere won’t break the bank. It’s also very walkable for shopping in downtown and ABC Stores 🛍️. 5️⃣ Weather ☀️ Don’t trust weather forecasts beyond one day—only same-day or next-day predictions are relatively accurate. June marks the start of peak travel season in Hawaii, and the rainy season is over ☔❌, so no need to worry about constant rain. During our week-long stay, we only encountered light rain one day—the rest were sunny! If you see a windy icon, don’t stress—it’s usually still sunny and not overly windy 🌬️. 6️⃣ Shopping Ala Moana Center Hawaii’s largest open-air shopping mall 🛍️, one of the biggest in the world. Features live hula dance performances 💃. 💡 Not in downtown Waikiki—about 20 minutes by ride-share. International Market Place Built in 1956, centered around a iconic hundred-year-old banyan tree 🌳. 💡 Located right within Waikiki’s pedestrian shopping street. Royal Hawaiian Center 💡 Also in Waikiki’s shopping district—home to luxury brands and a large ABC Stores with a wide selection. ❗ There’s a Stussy here, but as a loyal fan who shops every Friday for new drops, —not sure if it was because we went in the evening. ABC Stores A Hawaiian classic—absolute must-visit 🛒! Grab fridge magnets and the black-face Hello Kitty series 🐱. 💡 Keep your receipt—spend $100 and get a free $6.99 Hello Kitty tote or mug. DFS Galleria Tax-free shopping 🕶️ + occasional discounts. Highly recommended for sunglasses! Also has various Miffy items 🐰. Don Quijote The Japanese discount store 🏪, but this Hawaii location also sells local specialties and souvenirs. Located near Ala Moana (not in Waikiki). North Shore Marketplace On Oahu’s North Shore 🏄, features individual stores with local North Shore-inspired designs. Over 30 shops, including surfboard stores 🏄‍♂️ and a Patagonia with Hawaii-exclusive items. #HawaiiShopping #Honolulu #OahuGuide #HawaiiTravelTips ✨