This unit worked out well for my husband & myself, and our teenage daughter and her friend (they each had their own pullout bed). It was about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the nearest beach (adjacent to the lagoon), but this beach was a little rocky. To reach a sandy beach you had to walk down further towards the Royal Hawaiian Hotel or the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. If you plan on taking lots of beach gear (chairs, ice chest, towels, boards, etc. to the sandier beaches, you may want to consider a quick Uber ride to the Outrigger where we were able to access the beach. There were restaurants and shopping within walking distance. McDonald’s is right across the street if you need a quick breakfast. We found a large food court offering lots of variety at the Ala Moana mall (about a 15 minute walk). There’s also a second smaller food court on the opposite end offering more specialty eateries. The mall also has several restaurants as well, with “Shabuya” (shabu shabu) being our favorite. I recommend doing your research prior to venturing out to make the most of your stay. Many places do accept reservations and/or allow submitting your name ahead of time via the OpenTable app so be sure to check it out prior to leaving for your trip!