Best Gelato in Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

"Skip the food vendors at the park, and drive to local favorite Waiola Shave Ice for your reward—a round of Azuki Bowls, shave ice topped with azuki beans, condensed milk and mochi balls. Make one more stop at Leonard’s Bakery for a box of malasadas (because this is a vacation, after all), before returning to your hotel on Kalakaua Avenue. Walk to Tucker and Bevvy to grab a picnic lunch, then lazily sunbathe or surf Waikiki Beach’s fun waves the rest of the day. After traveling thousands of miles, you deserve this."

"Shave ice is Hawaii’s dessert of choice and no one does it better than Waiola Shave Ice. Visit the original location at 2135 Waiola Street and order the Adzuki Bowl. It’s a concoction of super-fine shaved ice (some say Waiola’s secret in getting the ice this delicate is mixing sugar in the water before freezing) topped with adzuki beans, condensed milk, and homemade mochi."

"The original store of this mini-chain dates to the 1940s – and looks it. The shave ice here is old-style: sliced powder fine, then flavored with an array of syrups. Go local and try the POG (passion fruit,..."

"Banana-based, dairy-free ice cream makes a deliciously guilt-free dessert, with varieties including açai, greens and chocolate macadamia nut. Try the banana version with sliced pineapple, papaya, puffed quinoa, shaved coconut and honey — it’s like the tropics in a cup. No wonder the original food truck at the base of Diamond Head has spawned three more locations, including this large storefront by the University of Hawaiʻi."

"Banan serves up frozen desserts made exclusively from Hawaii-grown bananas. The desserts are blended with a variety of custom flavors, using local guava, pineapple, 'olena, macadamia, and more. Get yours in a cup, a bowl, or a papaya boat!"

"Matsumoto Shave Ice (Hale’iwa): We didn’t eat here, but it’s known for having the best shave ice on Oahu, but the queues were huge so we didn’t bother. Ted’s Bakery (North Shore): Try the chocolate-haupia cream pie."

"Famous entrepreneur and ice cream enthusiast Walter Lappert opened his first ice cream factory in the quiet town of Hanapepe on Kauai, and his first batch of ice cream made 4,500 gallons, selling out in just two weeks in early 1984. At the company’s peak, that number grew to 18,000 gallons of ice cream a month, with a menu of 125 different flavors. Today, Lappert is survived by his wife, Mary Pratt, who leads the super-premium ice cream shop Lappert’s Honolulu."

"Lappert’s Hawaii offers premium ice cream, signature coffees, and bakery goodies. All products are made fresh daily in small batches using fine local ingredients."

"Via Gelato make their small batches of gelato every single day and you can taste just how fresh it is from the very first mouthful. The have some wonderful flavours like matcha, hot chocolate and peppermint Oreo. The only problem you will have is narrowing down your final choice."

"Enjoy a petite cup or cone of creamy goodness at Via Gelato in their minimalist-décor scoop shop. Try any one of their eclectic flavors like black sesame, green tea, sweet potato, or haupia."

"This ice cream shop began as a food truck before finding roots in Kaimuki. The shop makes 16-20 flavors daily, with high-quality ice cream and sorbet flavors inspired by the islands."

"Pre-COVID Review: My absolute favorite gelato place especially in Ala Moana Center. The portions are good, I usually get two scoops of their flavors and ..."

"The flavors change every month at Lucy’s Lab Creamery, a small ice cream parlor that boasts a mix of family-friendly and adult flavors -- the latter including Fruit Loops vodka and bacon whiskey. You’re probably going to want to try them all -- after all, it only costs $1/oz for any ice cream flavor. Named after owner Lee Wang’s late mother, who died of breast cancer in 2012, the shop donates a portion of its monthly proceeds to breast cancer research."

"Along with hurricane-style, li hing mui powder is another popular way to season and eat popcorn. It’s a salty dried plum powder and is also traditionally shaken and served on fruit, shave ice, or gummy bears."

"A unique dessert item we tried was snow ice, a mix between shave ice and ice cream that is popular in Taiwan. We drove to Frost City to try it. The area was not great, at least after dark when we were there, but the customer service was wonderfully friendly."

"Tied as my favorite desert on Oahu (with waiola shave ice) Prosody is always a treat. I love taking my family members here and I would 100% recommend it."

"55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Located at the Polynesian Cultural Center's Hukilau Marketplace, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2113Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, SeatingSeafood, Barbecue, HawaiianLunch, DinnerSGD 7 - SGD 20"

"Cinnamon’s at the Ilikai is a Mom and Pop restaurant from Kailua that expanded into Waikiki. Famed for hearty breakfasts in a lovely al fresco restaurant setting. They offer a large menu from award-winning Eggs Benedict, French toast and omelets to nachos, frittata and beef stew."

"If you still have room after finishing one of their gooey and buttery cinnamon rolls, order a stack of Cinnamon’s famous pink guava chiffon pancakes."

"Located in the heart of Honolulu at the Moana Surfrider Resort, Moana Lani Spa is the perfect place to relax and surrender to a a luxurious and uplifting experience. Rejuvenate the mind and body and get pampered at this beautiful spa. The menu of treatments is extensive the environment is elegant and peaceful."

"Popularly known as Moana Surf rider is a product of Westin Hotels & Resorts. It is one of the most preferred spas in Honolulu city. Moana Lani Spa indulges in innovative spa rituals and unique healing practices."

"Not only can you enjoy the fine sand between your toes and the incredibly blue water at Sandy Beach Park, you can also grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks parked in the car park. If you love Mexican, Leilani’s Island Tacosshould be your next stop. 2 HUGE tacos full of flavour for only $10!"

"The beautiful hike to Likeke Falls, depending on how much time you spend snapping photos and admiring the Ko’olau Mountains, should only take 20-25 minutes. Likeke Falls is one of the least frequented waterfalls in Oahu, but it’s definitely worth the drive, especially if you’re already planning on visiting Maunawili Falls. The short hike is highlighted by mountain vistas, valley overlooks, and lush flora."

"Located near Kailua, the Likeke Falls trail is an easy and muddy trek to a small set of waterfalls. While the Likeke waterfalls themselves are a bit unimpressive, the hike through the lush Hawaiian rainforest is extremely pleasant. Overall, the Likeke Falls are one of the best waterfalls in Oahu."

"Finally, let’s talk about one of the most challenging and frustrating waterfall hikes: Waipuhia Falls. Also known as the Upside-Down Waterfall, the Waipuhia Falls, when seen at the right moment, gives the illusion of a waterfall upside-down. However, while witnessing this phenomenon is utterly magical, there is no guarantee that you’ll see it (I, unfortunately, didn’t)."