Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Olive Tree Cafe
4614 Kilauea AveCash only.
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveThese are our favorite scones. Great plate lunches.
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveMatsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyTry some different flavors! Can get busy in the afternoons.
Gina's Barbeque
2919 Kapiolani BlvdThe Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl
99-115 Aiea Heights DrBest to park in the lot next door, but make sure to display the ticket on your window. They will tow.
80 locals recommend
Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveBest to park in the lot next door, but make sure to display the ticket on your window. They will tow.
Alan Wong's Honolulu
1857 S King StThe Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
6600 Kalanianaʻole HighwayThe FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StMud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveKoa Pancake House
46-126 Kahuhipa St
Senia
75 N King StHighway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana BlvdConvenient place for Hawaiian food.
Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering
94-903 Farrington HwyTea at 1024
1024 Nuuanu AveDrinks & Nightlife
Puka's
4211 Wai'alae AveGood beer selection, part of Whole Foods at Kahala.
Blue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalākaua AvenueDuke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveA Mai Tai at Duke's is a must-do when visiting Waikiki.
Love sitting out by the water. They often have live music in the evenings.
19 locals recommend
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
3 Aloha Tower DrLove sitting out by the water. They often have live music in the evenings.
Amuse Wine Bar
1250 Kapiolani BlvdArts & Culture
Diamond Head Theatre
520 Makapuu AveIolani Palace
364 S King StHawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
553 S King StBishop Museum
1525 Bernice StHonolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StManoa Valley Theatre
2833 E Manoa RdTours to the home only depart out of the Honolulu Museum of Art -- you cannot enter the property at the actual address.
67 locals recommend
Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirTours to the home only depart out of the Honolulu Museum of Art -- you cannot enter the property at the actual address.
Shopping
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveClassic Hawaii store, excellent beer & wine selections and a fantastic Poke bar.
58 locals recommend
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveClassic Hawaii store, excellent beer & wine selections and a fantastic Poke bar.
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdSightseeing
Diamond Head State Monument
Makapuʻu Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayArizona Memorial station
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveLittle bit of a drive up, but a great example of an intact Heiau on Oahu with some stunning views.
23 locals recommend
Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site
59-818 Kamehameha HwyLittle bit of a drive up, but a great example of an intact Heiau on Oahu with some stunning views.
Chinatown
Municipal parking is very reasonable. Open market can be fun as well.
Kaka'ako
Great street art, and some nice up-and-coming restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Kāhala Beach
Parking can be difficult, better to get there early.
261 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailParking can be difficult, better to get there early.
Like climbing a 110 story stair climber! Bring suncreen, because its out in the open.
81 locals recommend
Koko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdLike climbing a 110 story stair climber! Bring suncreen, because its out in the open.
Kualoa Regional Park
49-479 Kamehameha HwyHanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayBest to arrive early to find parking.
Waimānalo Bay State Recreation Park
41-1062 Kalanianaʻole HwyEntertainment & Activities
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveWaikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveSea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyWet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyWild Tiki Fun Zone
735 Iwilei Rd