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March 2020: Spring Specials That Are Making a Splash

March 10, 2020

Header collage featuring photos of Honolulu Cookie Company's lemon shortbread cookies, Izakaya Kawagoe's garlic shrimp lunch bento, & Crazy Shirts' blue shark print tee

A trip to Hawaii is a welcome break any time of the year, but March brings on the start of a charming season characterized by calmer ocean conditions and bright blue skies. Though there may be passing spring showers scattered here and there, there's nothing a light jacket can’t solve and a warm daily temperature in the 80s can’t make up for—especially while other parts of the world are still experiencing some of that residual winter chill.
 
Foot traffic does tend to pick up towards mid to late March with the arrival of families on holiday and locals making their way back home for a visit during Spring Break. However, the crowds are definitely manageable as long as you book any island tours, ocean activities, or restaurant reservations in advance.
  
If you’re staying within Waikiki, be sure to visit Waikiki Beach Walk® and take advantage of new spring releases as well as this month’s shopping promotions.

Izakaya Kawagoe Now Open for Lunch

Located on the shopping center’s 2nd floor, Izakaya Kawagoe has just started lunch service from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The menu is a mix of Japanese and local island flavors, featuring delicious entrees like fresh ahi poke, North Shore-style garlic shrimp, and pork curry rice. All lunch bentos come with a choice of white or brown rice, tossed salad or mac salad, and one daily side dish. Show a local, state-issued ID and receive a Kamaaina discount of $2 off.

Remember, parking is FREE with a $20 purchase and validated parking ticket from any Waikiki Beach Walk® shop, restaurant, or service provider.
 
Fresh poke plate lunch with mac salad from Izakaya Kawagoe at Waikiki Beach Walk
Pork curry rice plate lunch with mac salad from Izakaya Kawagoe at Waikiki Beach WalkGarlic shrimp plate lunch with mac salad from Izakaya Kawagoe at Waikiki Beach Walk
 
 
Make a reservation: (808) 913-2017

Special March Promotions

HiLife Clothing Company
Like its eye-catching logo of the Hawaiian Islands sprouting from the same tree, HiLife Clothing Company’s roots are deeply embedded in Hawaii’s unique lifestyle. Stop by their boutique on the 1st floor of Waikiki Beach Walk® for cool Hawaii apparel and carry the aloha spirit with you wherever you go, even after leaving the islands.

Kamaaina Day
Receive 15% off your entire purchase every Tuesday by showing a valid Hawaii State ID. Excludes sale items and accessories.

BOGO 20%
Buy two regular priced apparel, get a 3rd item (of equal or lesser value) for 20% off. Excludes sale items & accessories.

Phone: (808) 926-1173 | Website: hilifeclothing.com

Spa Royal Hawaiian
 
Interior shot of navy blue walls covered in decorations at Spa Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki Beach Walk
 
Take vacation mode to the next level and receive 20% off a relaxing couples massage for you and a loved one at Spa Royal Hawaiian (2nd level of Waikiki Beach Walk®) during the month of March. Just mention this promotion when making your reservation!

Note: not combinable with other offers.

Phone: (808) 200-7625 | Website: sparoyalhi.com

New Spring Fashion

From sundresses to aloha shirts, Blue Ginger has a long history of more than 35 years outfitting families with comfortable and colorful resort wear. The brand’s batik dyeing process gives each piece of apparel its own personality with complex prints that are truly one-of-a-kind. Designed with the rare beauty of Hawaii in mind, see what new patterns are rolling out just in time for spring at Waikiki Beach Walk®:
 
Pink & green halter dress with hibiscus flower print from Blue Ginger Pink & green matching top & bottom with hibiscus flower print from Blue Ginger
Pink Hibiscus Floral Halter Dress
 
Pink Hibiscus Girls Pants Set
 
Pink & green short-sleeve dress with hibiscus flower print from Blue Ginger Blue & white sleeved dress with banana leaf print by Blue Ginger at Waikiki Beach Walk
Pink Hibiscus Floral Lanai Dress
 
Banana Leaf Print Liberty Dress
 
Phone: (808) 924-7900 | Website: www.blueginger.com

Crazy Shirts
Originally established in 1964, Crazy Shirts redefined the modern tee through their distinctive artwork and their commitment to using only the finest quality products. Proudly printed in the United States, each shirt uses environmentally friendly, water-based inks to produce vibrant colors, a softer feel, and artwork that doesn’t fade over time.
 
Here’s what’s rolling out this season at the Waikiki Beach Walk® store on Lewers Street:

Man holding a surfboard at the beach & wearing a blue shirt with a tribal shark design on the back



Short-Sleeve Tribal Deco Shark Blueberry Classic Crewneck T-Shirt ($35.00)
 
The Tribal Deco Shark tee uses the brand’s newest specialty dye made with real blueberries, giving it a rich blue hue that brings the ornate shark design to life.






Woman wearing a blue B. Kliban cat shirt while holding a watering can & flowers



Short-Sleeve B. Kliban Live Aloha Cat Blueberry Scoop Neck T-Shirt ($35.00)
 
Also drenched in Crazy Shirts’ blueberry specialty dye, this classic B. Kliban cat tee is all about peace, love, and togetherness. Made with 100% combed, ring-spun cotton and 50+ SPF protection, it’s a T-shirt that’s sure to have you feeling cool and calm year-round.





Man wearing a teal tribal polo shirt while sitting in a yellow car



Short-Sleeve Daily Catch Black and Teal Hawaiian Polo Shirt ($58.00)
 
In addition to what was provided by the land, Native Hawaiians drew sustenance from the sea. In a nod to the spiritual relationship between fishing and Hawaiian culture, this Polo Shirt takes traditional artwork of sea life and gives it a fitted, sporty shape that works great as casual dress attire as well as on the golf course or tennis court.



Man wearing a tee with the Survivor tv show logo & 4 animal motifs on the back



Short-Sleeve Surviving The Elements Coconut Classic Crewneck T-Shirt ($35.00)
 
This crewneck tee pays homage to the long-running TV show, Survivor, and uses coconut as part of its exclusive dyeing process to help you embrace your inner islander. Its design incorporates the Survivor logo surrounded by powerful animals that symbolize strength, cunning, and wisdom.




Man wearing a green long sleeve while standing next to a bike in the forest



Long-Sleeve Tribal Wave Sage Green Pima T-Shirt ($49.00)
 
Stamped with a wave design unlike any other, the luxurious fibers of this aquatic long-sleeve is finished with a special wash for maximum softness and durability.







Phone: (808) 971-6016 | Website: www.crazyshirts.com

March Gift Ideas

Hawaiian Quilt Collection
Woman in a blue dress caring a quilted tote bag with a Diamond Head design while standing in front of real-life Diamond Head.

The Postcard Collection is one of the newest lines available in-store only at Hawaiian Quilt Collection, conveniently located on the 2nd floor of Waikiki Beach Walk®. Michael John Gillan, the brand’s creator, tells us a short story on the inspiration behind The Postcard Collection’s designs:
“These designs are my impressions of where I spent my life. They capture a moment in Hawaiian time. They are the memories of my childhood; an experience with a loved one, like sailing in my Hobie catamaran with clear blue skies on emerald-colored waters to the Moke's (Mokulua Islands).

It’s the sand between my toes, strolling hand in hand with my sweetheart. It’s feeling the magical breeze while gazing upon a moonlit Diamond Head and the shimmering Waikiki waters. It’s waking up to see Chainman’s Hat and the splash of ocean mist or smelling the salt air over the Napali Coast on Kauai. These are a few of my postcards that give a personal touch, feeling, or emotion to our Hawaiian quilted items.”
Phone: (808) 924-9889 | Website: www.hawaiian-quilts.com

Honolulu Cookie Company
 
2 pineapple-shaped lemon cookies sitting on 3 lemon slices surrounded by Honolulu Cookie Company's yellow box, tin, and bag packages

Making a comeback for spring, the 2020 Lemon Collection blends the sweetness of white chocolate and refreshing twist of lemon into premium shortbread cookies that perfectly capture the warmth of the season in each bite.
 
Treat yourself to the taste of a sunny day in paradise with these zesty citrus sweets, which will be available at Honolulu Cookie Company starting March 18, 2020 while supplies last.
  • Logo Mini Bag (5 cookies, 5 flavors)
  • Lemon Box Small (6 cookies, 2 flavors)
  • Lemon Tin (12 cookies, 2 flavors)
Phone: (808) 924-6651 | Website: www.honolulucookie.com

The Waikiki Christmas Store
Christmas ornament of a green turtle riding a red & white surfboard that is customized with the sample name, Spencer Ohana
With over a thousand ornament designs, Waikiki Christmas Store makes it possible to turn your Christmas tree into a visual display filled with memories from the past year. Stop by the shop on Lewers Street and find a souvenir to remember your trip to Hawaii by, like this surfing turtle (or honu in Hawaiian). Every ornament comes with free personalization services.

Phone: (808) 924-9627 | Website: santaspen.com