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bikes, outrigger canoes, surf skis, pedal boats, float- ing cabanas) during the rental period.
ing. Nothing will ever re- place the ocean, but the Wai Kai Wave is a safe en- vironment to learn how to surf and a great place for advanced surfers to repeti- tively practice and perfect skills,” Champion reveals.
“While the surf and la- goon portions get a lot of attention, Wai Kai is also a food and entertainment venue,” Champion ex- plains.
Champion, who lives in Kapolei, joined Wai Kai after decades of working in Hawai‘i tourism, including in Ko ‘Olina. He found Wai Kai to be the perfect fit for his educational and experi- ential background and wa- terman lifestyle.
Three restaurants prom- ise to bring friends and family together for a vari- ety of epicurean experienc- es.
In addition to a sweet treat from II Gelato Hawai‘i (left), guests can enjoy food and drinks at The LookOut (above) at Wai Kai. LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTOS
General manager Greg Champion PHOTO COURTESY GREG CHAMPION
Beer Fest will premiere on the 60,000-square-foot event lawn. Every Thurs- day, a farmers market is held, and every Sunday, sustainability is celebrated with a community event. Starting mid-May, the Wai Kai Show will fuse a family-style dinner with
surf-inspired performance. “Wai Kai is really ex- citing for the West side community,” articulates Champion, adding 95% of staff are from ‘Ewa Beach, and kamaʻāina and military discounts are available. “I invite everyone to check it
Also appeasing water enthusiasts is the 52-acre Wai Kai Lagoon. With the Play Your Way package, guests can swap out any of the available watercraft (kayaks, stand-up paddle- boards, pedalboards, hydro
The LookOut has a surf- spot-inspired menu, includ- ing ahi towers, pizzas and a full bar. Its second story allows visitors to “look down and watch the surf wave, look beyond and see paddling on the lagoon and look further out toward the ocean to spot whales jump- ing,” Champion describes.
The Kitchen Door Napa is a two-story, 7,200-square- foot venue. The upper floor showcases Plaza Grill, with a menu curated by Miche- lin-star chef Todd Hum- phries and an ambiance seeped in mesmerizing views. The ground level hosts Boardwalk Café, a
counter-service restaurant serving quick — yet ele- vated — traditional dishes.
Also on site is Foam Cof- fee & Bar, offering a vari- ety of beverages and grab- and-go food items.
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For more information,
Frequent events add to Wai Kai’s buzz. On April 29, the Hawai‘i Bacon and
visit waikai.com.
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