Giancarlo's Guidebook
Popular Beaches
Great beach with rough waves went a lot as a kid. Might have to be an experienced swimmer to go in depending on the season
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Great beach with rough waves went a lot as a kid. Might have to be an experienced swimmer to go in depending on the season
Sunset Beach
Popular beach on the North Shore
Great look-out and theres a path on the right of lot that leads down to an amazing cove beach
81 locals recommend
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72Great look-out and theres a path on the right of lot that leads down to an amazing cove beach
Amazing park with great sunset views, beaches and right next to Ala Moana our local mall
52 locals recommend
Magic Island
Amazing park with great sunset views, beaches and right next to Ala Moana our local mall
Used to go as a kid in the 90s Watch the traditional instructional video and head down to the beach for a snorklers dream
72 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
100 Hanauma Bay RdUsed to go as a kid in the 90s Watch the traditional instructional video and head down to the beach for a snorklers dream
Food Scene
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina Avelocal favorite for plate lunches since 1961!
Sightseeing
amazing view of the city of Honolulu during the day or night.
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge Streetamazing view of the city of Honolulu during the day or night.
Military memorial its nice to pay respects and tour naval ships and subs
97 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor
Military memorial its nice to pay respects and tour naval ships and subs
Hikes
Great hike and an amazing view you cant miss of the city, valleys and beaches
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Great hike and an amazing view you cant miss of the city, valleys and beaches
An intense hike for experienced hikers. Grew up in Hawaii Kai so I went up this mountain a lot. Watch your step on the bridge when you're half way thru and take your time coming down 🤙
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadAn intense hike for experienced hikers. Grew up in Hawaii Kai so I went up this mountain a lot. Watch your step on the bridge when you're half way thru and take your time coming down 🤙
One of my favorites great incline and if you're in season you can do some whale watching
261 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailOne of my favorites great incline and if you're in season you can do some whale watching
Mall
Our huge local mall. its been expanded recently so be sure to get a map!
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdOur huge local mall. its been expanded recently so be sure to get a map!
If you're on this side check it out, theres even a movie theater and glow in the dark golf.
77 locals recommend
Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha HwyIf you're on this side check it out, theres even a movie theater and glow in the dark golf.
Honestly theres a indoor train that connects two separate malls.
59 locals recommend
Pearlridge Center
98-1005 Moanalua RdHonestly theres a indoor train that connects two separate malls.
Great deals on great brands but on the West side of the island
167 locals recommend
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StGreat deals on great brands but on the West side of the island
Great mall with a theater, plenty stores, restaurants and all indoors. Even has a Wholefoods now
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveGreat mall with a theater, plenty stores, restaurants and all indoors. Even has a Wholefoods now
Theaters
Best theater hands down. reclinable seats and alcohol
104 locals recommend
Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StBest theater hands down. reclinable seats and alcohol
Great theater for exclusive movies not in other theaters
16 locals recommend
Regal Dole Cannery IMAX & RPX
735 B Iwilei RdGreat theater for exclusive movies not in other theaters
Activities
literally the coolest place on the island, great if you know how to skate. Arcade games and some good pub-like pizza too
7 locals recommend
Ice Palace Hawaii
4510 Salt Lake Blvdliterally the coolest place on the island, great if you know how to skate. Arcade games and some good pub-like pizza too