Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyIf you like fresh fish, this is the place to go.
My favorite sushi. I always order the dynamite maki roll and the spicy ahi roll.
11 locals recommend
Waipuna Sushi
2801-B E Manoa RdMy favorite sushi. I always order the dynamite maki roll and the spicy ahi roll.
Live music most nights. Right on the water in Hawaii Kai. About a 10 minute drive from the house.
89 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayLive music most nights. Right on the water in Hawaii Kai. About a 10 minute drive from the house.
Great local spot for good eating. If you are hungry order the South Shore Mixed Plate. The tacos are awesome as well.
53 locals recommend
South Shore Grill
3114 Monsarrat AveGreat local spot for good eating. If you are hungry order the South Shore Mixed Plate. The tacos are awesome as well.
Great place for fresh healthy amazing food and smoothies. They are know for their acai bowls. The smoothies and fresh juices are great. I love their ahi sandwich and the pastrami sandwich.
62 locals recommend
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveGreat place for fresh healthy amazing food and smoothies. They are know for their acai bowls. The smoothies and fresh juices are great. I love their ahi sandwich and the pastrami sandwich.
My vote for the best shave ice (snow cones) on the island. Homemade syrup is awesome! Located right near Foodland in the Aina Haina Shopping Center (3 minute drive from the house).
27 locals recommend
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind DrMy vote for the best shave ice (snow cones) on the island. Homemade syrup is awesome! Located right near Foodland in the Aina Haina Shopping Center (3 minute drive from the house).
Parks & Nature
A great moderate level hike close to the house with great views of the lush windward side of the island.
58 locals recommend
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailA great moderate level hike close to the house with great views of the lush windward side of the island.
Waimanalo Beach
This is my favorite beach on the island.
Another one of my favorite hikes on the island. good for families. if you go at the tail end of the summer you will be able to pick as many strawberry guavas as you can eat.
Wa’ahila Ridge Trailhead
Unnamed RoadAnother one of my favorite hikes on the island. good for families. if you go at the tail end of the summer you will be able to pick as many strawberry guavas as you can eat.
Sightseeing
A great place to hike and watch the sunrise if you are ambitious to get up that early.
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
A great place to hike and watch the sunrise if you are ambitious to get up that early.
The whole coastline on the north shore of Oahu is filled with amazing beaches.
167 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
The whole coastline on the north shore of Oahu is filled with amazing beaches.
The Pearl Harbor tour is a must see while staying on Oahu.
38 locals recommend
Arizona Memorial station
The Pearl Harbor tour is a must see while staying on Oahu.
Arts & Culture
A great place to visit for a historical view of the Hawaiian Palace
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StA great place to visit for a historical view of the Hawaiian Palace
Shopping
Every type of shopping you could imagine. Waikiki has high end shops to small touristy venues.
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
Every type of shopping you could imagine. Waikiki has high end shops to small touristy venues.
Essentials
Foodland Farms Aina Haina
820 W Hind DrLocal grocery store right around the corner.
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyLongs Drugs
5156 Kalanianaʻole HwyLocal Drug Store to pick up some essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
A great spot for local Polynesian history and culture. You can see live hula performances and attend a huge luau (Hawaiian buffet dinner).
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
A great spot for local Polynesian history and culture. You can see live hula performances and attend a huge luau (Hawaiian buffet dinner).