On Nov 24, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band are all set to bring Summerzcool to Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Summerzcool tour is heading towards a grand finale with the upcoming December release of Buffet Hotel - Jimmy Buffett’s latest album based on a musical experience he had in Timbuktu, Mali.

Summerzcool Tour, Jimmy Buffett

Parrotheads won’t mind shelling out for Jimmy Buffett tickets and checking-in for the Buffet Hotel experience at MSGNYC. But that’s not all a Parrothead does.

A loyal Parrothead, in addition to being a fan and groupie whenever possible, also must experience an authentic Jimmy Buffett-style state of mind on an island vacation. Where better to do this than in Hawaii? 

Parrothead on Vacation

Stay at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber on Kalakaua Avenue. The hotel is situated in a prime location perfect for the visiting malahini (that’s you) and attracts a fair number of kamaaina (the locals), who enjoy the food and the live music at the 400-seat Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber on the lobby-level.

 It’s not just food, but an authentic Hawaiian experience with simulated sunsets and rolling surf, and the Hot Spot Bar makes you feel like you’re in the middle of a volcanic eruption.

Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber, Kalakaua Ave

There are Ocean Waves dining booths where you feel you’re surfing on the North Shore. For the genuine Parrothead experience, wolf down a cheesebuger, and wash it down with LandShark Lager or sip a margarita with gold tequila - on the rocks, and snack on some volcano nachos.

The only thing in-between the Honolulu Surfing Museum and the outdoor tables of the restaurant is the hotel’s pool. How cool is it that you have a hotel, a restaurant with live entertainment, great food and famed margaritas, and a surfing museum to boot – all in one place. And it’s not even Vegas!

You might also want to take some time to check out Waikiki beach, take the trolley to poke around the local attractions and do some shopping at the Ala Moana Center. If you’re on the beach, don’t forget to listen to Summerzcool – the perfect beach song.

Jimmy Buffet photo – public domain, released by U.S. Navy; Parrothead & Summerzcool photos by Sam Howzitt; Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber logo courtesy Margaritaville; Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber photo by LukeGordon1; Kalakaua Ave photo by Son of Groucho