Your guide to life on the leeward side

Local businesses, weekend happenings, and community know-how — from Ewa Beach to Makaha.

6:32 PMEstimated sunset tonight
Oct 3 – 5Estimated jellyfish window
Sat 8 AM — Makeke Waianae Farmers MarketNext market

Sunset and jellyfish dates are estimates calculated from the sun and moon, not observations. Always follow posted signs and ask the lifeguards before you swim. More

Happening this weekend

Computed automatically from recurring schedules.

Market

Ewa Beach People’s Open Market (opens in a new tab)

Friday · 9 AM – 10 AM · Ewa Beach Community Park, 91-955 North Rd, Ewa Beach

Market

Makeke Waianae Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)

Saturday · 8 AM – 12 PM · Waianae Mall, 86-120 Farrington Hwy, Waianae

Market

Kapolei Community Park People’s Open Market (opens in a new tab)

Sunday · 7 AM – 8:30 AM · Kapolei Community Park, 91-1049 Kamaaha Loop, Kapolei

Market

Makana Market at Ka Makana Alii (Sunday) (opens in a new tab)

Sunday · 11 AM – 3 PM · Center Court, Ka Makana Alii, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei

Local favorites

A curated directory of west-side owned businesses — refreshed every season.

Shops · Makaha

Makaha Ohana Market

Neighborhood market at the Makaha Gateway known for its friendly, customer-oriented owner — snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials for the far west side.

Eats · Nanakuli

A & G Bar & Grill Nanakuli

Casual Nanakuli bar and grill serving Hawaiian and local-style plates — one of the few sit-down spots between Kapolei and Waianae.

Eats · Waianae

Hannara Restaurant

Longtime Waianae diner mixing Korean, Hawaiian, and American plates — known for loco moco, kalbi, and oversized coconut pancakes. Open early for breakfast most…