Kelly’s guidebook
Beach
Great for snorkeling. Reservation required for limited number of tickets per day. Only opens certain days of the week.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGreat for snorkeling. Reservation required for limited number of tickets per day. Only opens certain days of the week.
Stunning scenery and aqua blue waters. Perfect spot for sunbathing and relaxing. There are kayak rentals nearby.
70 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
Stunning scenery and aqua blue waters. Perfect spot for sunbathing and relaxing. There are kayak rentals nearby.
Ko Olina Lagoon 4
Kaneohe Sandbar
47-86 Kamehameha HwySightseeing
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyStair master workout, panoramic view of Koko Crater, Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadStair master workout, panoramic view of Koko Crater, Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay.
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyGreat for families with children.
Enjoy a picnic in a garden with native Hawaiian plants, views of misty mountains.
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdEnjoy a picnic in a garden with native Hawaiian plants, views of misty mountains.
Hawaiian Railway
91-1001 Renton RdScenic ride along the KoOlina beach resort.
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave
Diamond Head
Keawa’ula Beach
Farrington HighwayYou may see one or two turtles here. The sunset on the West Coast is amazing.
10 locals recommend
Aki's Beach
84-719 Upena StYou may see one or two turtles here. The sunset on the West Coast is amazing.
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdWaimea Falls
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyFood scene
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
134 Kapahulu AveTry their volcano burgers.
Paia Fish Market Waikiki
2299 Kūhiō Ave.Try their dry aged bone-in ribeye and the cherries jubilee desert.
65 locals recommend
Hy's Steak House
2440 Kūhiō AvenueTry their dry aged bone-in ribeye and the cherries jubilee desert.
Hawaiian Aroma Caffe
1777 Ala Moana BlvdAn IG favorite.
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro
255 Beach WalkThe house special tonkatsu is world famous.
Yummy Huli Huli Chicken
Pioneer Saloon at SALT
675 Auahi StTim Ho Wan - Waikiki
2233 Kalakaua AveDoraku
2233 Kalakaua AveLeonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveHawaiian Island Cafe
41-1537 Kalanianaʻole HwyHawaiian food served with local organic produce.
Sushi Spot Waikiki
Henry's Place
234 Beach WalkIce cream made of real fruit
Kalapawai Historic Market
306 S Kalaheo AveLiliha Bakery Waikiki
2330 Kalākaua AvenueThe Beach House by 604
85-010 Army StShopping
World’s largest open-air shopping mall, just steps away from Ala Moana Beach.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdWorld’s largest open-air shopping mall, just steps away from Ala Moana Beach.
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveRoyal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua AveKapolei Shopping Center
590 Farrington HwyWaikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StHistory
Pearl Harbor
Iolani Palace
364 S King StBishop Museum
1525 Bernice StPolynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha HwyEnjoy a Polynesian experience with Hawaii Luau.
Neighborhoods
A remote area with the least development in the island. The Ka’ena point is stated to be the jumping-off point of the soul leaving the material life, where the local islanders look back to their ancestors.
12 locals recommend
Mākaha
A remote area with the least development in the island. The Ka’ena point is stated to be the jumping-off point of the soul leaving the material life, where the local islanders look back to their ancestors.
Haleiwa Historic Town
Historic town in North Shore community with old plantation character.
water park
Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington Hwy