What should I wear in Waikiki at night?

We recommend comfortable shoes for walking, shorts, sun dresses, and t- shirts. In the evening, most people switch over to dressy-casual – slightly dressier than their daytime attire – khaki shorts or trousers, polo shirts, aloha shirts, skirts, sundresses, etc.



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Hawaii has semi-tropical weather. Temperatures usually range from 75-90 degrees year round in the daytime, and 70-80 degrees at night. Temperatures in the winter months may be a little cooler, where nighttime temperatures can sometimes fall into the 50's.

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It can be breezy on the beach in the evenings, you might want a light sweater then if you're someone who runs cold. Otherwise you'll only need warm stuff if you're going to the higher elevations like Volcano National Park, the big Maunas, Haleakala, etc.

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Most people change into dressy casual attire in the evening, which is slightly dressier than their daytime attire. You'll find a wide array of fancy resorts and many famous restaurants in Hawaii. Therefore, if you want to spend a beautiful night out, you'll have plenty of venues where you can dress up.

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While jeans are technically acceptable in Hawaii, they may not be the most comfortable or practical option for exploring the islands. With the warm and humid climate, lightweight fabrics should be your go-to choice when packing for your trip.

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Pack versatile clothing that you can mix and match, and dress up and down. Leave your denim at home! Denim feels so hot and bulky in the tropics. You will be much more comfortable in cotton or linen shorts or pants.

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Island temperatures average in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit year-round. Take a light jacket or sweater, but chances are you won't even wear that.

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No alcohol on the beach whether it's in a glass container or not. If by canopy you mean a tall pop up one that'd be a no. Some people do it on other beaches around the island (and usually back on the grassy areas bordering the beach, not in the sand itself).

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You won't wear jeans in Hawaii, I promise! Once you feel the warm, humid air in the islands, you'll understand why. Denim just feels way too heavy for Hawaii. Instead of jeans, pack leggings (for hiking or as part of your airplane outfit) or lightweight pants.

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Hawaiian Style Tip #1: Aloha Attire
  1. Aloha attire for women : Slacks and a blouse are great as well as an aloha-style dress and sandals.
  2. Aloha attire for men: Aloha shirts (obviously) with either loose fitting pants (think linen or cotton) or tasteful length shorts. Polo shirts are also great.


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What Do Hawaiians Wear?
  • Aloha attire for women : Slacks and a blouse are great as well as an aloha-style dress and sandals.
  • Aloha attire for men: Aloha shirts (obviously) with either loose fitting pants (think linen or cotton) or tasteful length shorts. Polo shirts are also great.


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While it is very common on the Hawaiian Islands to go barefoot or wear flip-flops (locals call them slippers), you should never spend the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center or any of the many outdoor activities across our island without the proper footwear. Make sure you wear some good walking shoes or sneakers!

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Most travelers to Hawaii don't need to bring hiking boots. As long as you're planning to do just short day hikes, you can wear sneakers. If you're planning to hike more than 4-5 miles, it's worth packing hiking boots and wool socks.

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Only ancient kapuna are allowed to wear socks and slippers, with the sock material squished up in their toe gap. Socks should only be worn with dress or athletic shoes, and please, match white ankle socks with white shoes and black socks with black shoes. No knee highs.

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Come Casual. Dinner Shows, Restaurant Dinners & Dinner Cruise – “Dressy casual.” Ladies: Slacks and blouse or dress shorts, casual dresses/ maxi dresses, skirts or Aloha evening wear, etc. Gentlemen: Slacks, Dress shorts, polo/knit/dress shirt, or Aloha attire.

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For example, while Hawaiian shirts may be fine for a beach party or barbecue, they may not be appropriate for a business meeting or formal dinner at a nice restaurant. In these cases, it's best to pair the shirt with more formal pants such as slacks or dress pants.

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Beach blankets are always necessary in Hawaii, but since it can be windy on beaches, regular blankets will just get blown around, or get filled with sand. Most importantly, it's not easy to dry them at the end of the day.

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