New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Need some design inspo for your renovation? From cabinets and countertops to tile and flooring, the latest materials can be found at local supplier American Floor and Home’s sleek new kitchen and bath showroom.
‘EWA BEACH DOG PARK
The Humane Society’s ‘Ewa Beach location now boasts an off-leash members-only dog park. Along with fenced areas for small and large doggos, puppers can enjoy sprawling lawns, agility equipment and shade zones. Pet parents will appreciate the benches and poop stations.
Don your alohawear finest for Kaimana Beach Hotel’s new mu‘umu‘u-themed Saturday tea service. Enjoy Hobbs Tea from Kaua‘i, iced teas infused with Pono Potions syrups, specialty cocktails, sandwiches and treats by pastry chef Joli Asano.
JULES & GEM HAWAI‘I
Known for its great home fragrances and bath and body products, the local label opened a stand-alone shop at South Shore Market. This will be the first brick-and-mortar boutique to carry the brand’s sister line, Saltwood Hawai‘i, which offers men’s fragrances.
DAVE & BUSTER’S
The entertainment center has leveled up with private rooms, a self-serve tap wall, a sensory game arena and a human claw machine on Ala Moana Center’s ground floor.
Thrill-seekers (42 inches or taller) can take the plunge down the tallest, fastest waterslide in Wet ’n’ Wild’s history, where they’ll reach speeds of up to 26 mph.
The popular Hale‘iwa workout studio has opened a location in Kaka‘ako, offering infrared-heated classes with weights.
POTLUCK HAWAI‘I
This pop-up shop by Selfmade Something stocks a whimsical assortment of gifts and goods along with Please Come Again ice cream. Visit at Ward Centre through October.
HAUS OF PUAS
Ho‘opili’s new floral shop offers custom bouquets of farm-fresh and dried flowers, plants, locally made floral wares and special deals on bouquets and lei.
BAYVIEW NIGHT MARKET
This new night market at Bayview Golf Park hosts local vendors and live entertainment every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors can also try out the on-site zip line and golf courses.
OVERSTORY
The nonprofit online newsroom, an initiative of The Kūpa‘a Network, aims to provide solutions-oriented journalism on topics that matter to locals.
VICTORIA WARD PARK
With a certification for sustainable design, the Ward Village park features a pond, native plants, art installations as well as public tables and seating.
Lola Pilar Hawai‘i x Hawai‘i Modern
Photographer Kristin Reyno and vintage furniture restorer John Reyno now have a Kailua boutique.
Hawai‘i’s first capsule hotel has taken over the 14th floor of the Waikīkī Business Plaza, offering space-efficient pod rooms inspired by first-class airline cabins.
CLAWSTER
Score adorable toys and prizes at this South King Street arcade dedicated to gachapon, claw machines and blind boxes.
Kapolei is now home to this supersized Japanese store’s first location. Think Don Quijote, plus fresh fish and meat counters and a food court.
