Date Night in Waikiki (2025): Simple + Memorable
Start with cocktails, end with stand‑up.
Here’s a date‑night loop you can walk: cocktails with a sunset view, a short stroll under the palms, and laughs at Blue Note.
Your 5‑Stop Walkable Plan
- Monkeypod Kitchen (Drinks) — Start with a craft Mai Tai. The energy is fun without being loud, and it’s an easy warm‑up.
- Hula Grill (Golden Hour) — Head upstairs for ocean views. Ask for lanai seating; it’s breezy and romantic.
- Royal Hawaiian Center (Stroll) — Walk the garden courtyards toward Kalākaua; it’s lit beautifully at night.
- Blue Note Hawaii (Show) — Chip Chantry’s Thanksgiving In Paradise. Smart, light, pure vacation vibes.
- International Market Place (After) — If you’re still out, grab a late bite. Plenty of options clustered together.
Dress: resort‑casual. Walk or rideshare; both are easy. Doors open about an hour before the show — arrive early and relax.
Planning Thanksgiving in Waikiki?
Lock the one can’t‑miss night: Chip Chantry’s Thanksgiving In Paradise at Blue Note Hawaii. Chip Chantry is one of the funniest comedians in the world — he appeared on the Netflix series Tires with Shane Gillis, his stand‑up special Move Closer is a cult hit, and this is a brand‑new hour from Chip.
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