Guidebook for Honolulu
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdLongs Drugs
5156 Kalanianaʻole HwyPharmacy, snacks, home essentials, slippers/sandals, and over the counter medications.
Food Scene
Beautiful view of Koko Marina. Cute and cozy cafe with great coffee and an eclectic collection of local art.
33 locals recommend
Island Brew Coffeehouse
377 Keahole StBeautiful view of Koko Marina. Cute and cozy cafe with great coffee and an eclectic collection of local art.
Great Nitro Cold Brew! Good freshly baked good. Interesting little cafe with free WiFi and ample seating.
38 locals recommend
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae AveGreat Nitro Cold Brew! Good freshly baked good. Interesting little cafe with free WiFi and ample seating.
Acai Bowls! This is the best place to go after hiking Diamond Head, or going to the beach. The food is healthy and yummy. Great little local secret spot. Try the Kava if you are interested in doing something different.
62 locals recommend
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveAcai Bowls! This is the best place to go after hiking Diamond Head, or going to the beach. The food is healthy and yummy. Great little local secret spot. Try the Kava if you are interested in doing something different.
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveCraft cocktails and great local food.
This is actually a brew pub. Exceptional beer and great food. Perfect for any occasion.
89 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayThis is actually a brew pub. Exceptional beer and great food. Perfect for any occasion.
Parks & Nature
This is a State Park and monument. It is a moderate hike with pathways and railings. Stunning views of Waikiki Beach and west Oahu.
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
This is a State Park and monument. It is a moderate hike with pathways and railings. Stunning views of Waikiki Beach and west Oahu.
This beach is the best for a west Oahu sunset. Get a Poke Bowl and a few beers from Tamuras on the way. Then have a chill and awe inspiring sunset picnic.
25 locals recommend
Keawa’ula Beach
Farrington HighwayThis beach is the best for a west Oahu sunset. Get a Poke Bowl and a few beers from Tamuras on the way. Then have a chill and awe inspiring sunset picnic.
Mānana Ridge Trail
Komo Mai DriveThis is a great waterfall hike with rope swings and swimming holes.
This is a good hike. You have to drive through one of Hawaii's most prestigious gated communities. Beautiful trail and great views. Moderate to difficult.
Hawaii Loa Ridge Trail Head
Puuikena DriveThis is a good hike. You have to drive through one of Hawaii's most prestigious gated communities. Beautiful trail and great views. Moderate to difficult.
Very easy paved hiking trail with an awesome view of east Oahu. There are some tide pools down below, but they can be difficult to find and get to.
261 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailVery easy paved hiking trail with an awesome view of east Oahu. There are some tide pools down below, but they can be difficult to find and get to.
Shopping
World famous Ala Moans shopping center is actually one of the worlds largest outdoor malls. It has high end retail along with some small mom and pop shops with great food.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdWorld famous Ala Moans shopping center is actually one of the worlds largest outdoor malls. It has high end retail along with some small mom and pop shops with great food.
A new and urban shopping area with local purveyors and great eateries. Definitely worth visiting and checking out the whole thing.
32 locals recommend
SALT At Our Kakaako
691 Auahi StA new and urban shopping area with local purveyors and great eateries. Definitely worth visiting and checking out the whole thing.
Sightseeing
Great snorkeling and scuba diving. For beginners and experienced divers. Rental shops and local food trucks just across the street.
191 locals recommend
Sharks Cove
Great snorkeling and scuba diving. For beginners and experienced divers. Rental shops and local food trucks just across the street.
Waikiki Beach is for tourists. It is safe and beautiful. But the water quality is not as good as other places on the island that aren't so busy. This is good for the family. There is a lot to explore in Waikiki, from high-end shopping, to dining, and nightlife. It is a classic Hawaii staple, but I would avoid it if the tourist trap isn't your scene.
218 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach is for tourists. It is safe and beautiful. But the water quality is not as good as other places on the island that aren't so busy. This is good for the family. There is a lot to explore in Waikiki, from high-end shopping, to dining, and nightlife. It is a classic Hawaii staple, but I would avoid it if the tourist trap isn't your scene.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bevy
675 Auahi StEpic craft cocktails and equally great food. Love the feel of the place.
Fun for the boys. Good for a chill date. Pool tables, dart boards, giant Jenga and Connect Four, and digital juke box. Food and drinks are basic bar standard.
Champs Sports Bar & Grill
3457 Waialae AveFun for the boys. Good for a chill date. Pool tables, dart boards, giant Jenga and Connect Four, and digital juke box. Food and drinks are basic bar standard.
Hand down one of the best craft cocktail bars on the island. Very good food as well. There is a shuffleboard in the back and a hidden Speakeasy.
35 locals recommend
Pint and Jigger
410 S King StHand down one of the best craft cocktail bars on the island. Very good food as well. There is a shuffleboard in the back and a hidden Speakeasy.