Koko Marina

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Description

Koko Marina is a nice place to stop on your way to the beaches on the southeast shores of Oahu. The architecture is 1980s-style nautical. There are gorgeous views from the walkway behind Zippy's. Misty clouds gather over the jagged mountains and light shimmers on the water of the marina. The boats are fun to look at. There is a movie theater and it feels great walking out amongst the coconut trees and the warm evening air when your movie is done.  There are quite a few places to eat:
Kona Brewery has great live music and tiki torches at night. Greek Marina has good food. Try the Spanakopita.
There is a Starbucks, Subway sandwiches, Kozo Sushi, and a local food place called "Loco Moco" where you can get "plate lunches," which are very greasy: meat, rice, and macaroni with mayonnaise. Good to get a taste of local culture but only if you have time to take a nap after eating something so heavy!
On the far end is formal, indoor Italian restaurant called Assagio's with delicious eggplant parmigiana. The AC is a little freezing in there so bring a jacket. Further down is Bubbies Ice Cream, where the names of the flavors are interesting in a sleazy sort of way. On the very end is Zippy's, a local-food diner, with a bakery where you can get Haupia Cake. You must try Haupia (Coconut) Cake while in Hawaii and this is the best place to get it! It's light and creamy. The seating by the marina is nice at Zippy's.
Many tourists stop at Koko Marina on their way to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Other wonderful spots nearby are Portlock Point and Spitting Cave.
For more places to eat in Hawaii Kai, check out Hawaii Kai Places to Eat.

Photo Gallery

The view of the boats, from the walkway that starts behind Zippy's.	A picnic table by the water at Koko Marina.	Colorful tables at Koko Marina.
Local guys hanging out at Koko Marina. Notice the wonderful mountains in the background.

Directions

Head east on the H1 until it becomes Kalanianaole Hwy. Once you reach the suburb of Hawaii Kai, you will pass Hawaii Kai Drive on the left, pass Keahole St, go over a bridge by the ocean, and then see Koko Marina on the left (before Lunalilo Home Rd).

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Visitor Ratings

Overall Visitor Rating:

Wayne 10/23/2009 13:57

Cool, another place to sail out of...I\'m excited!