Guidebook for Honolulu

Kimberly
Guidebook for Honolulu

Food Scene

Finally a Hawaiian food restaurant in Kaimuki, and has great reviews. Local family owned.
Oahu Grill
1137 11th Ave
Finally a Hawaiian food restaurant in Kaimuki, and has great reviews. Local family owned.
The unique combination of flavors definitely makes this place memorable and the fact that there are a lot of poi/taro infused dishes is a huge plus for me.
85 locals recommend
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th Ave
85 locals recommend
The unique combination of flavors definitely makes this place memorable and the fact that there are a lot of poi/taro infused dishes is a huge plus for me.
great food!
48 locals recommend
Sweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu Ave
48 locals recommend
great food!
I love that it is a locally owned small business. Very good coffee!
20 locals recommend
The Curb Kaimuki
3408 Waialae Ave
20 locals recommend
I love that it is a locally owned small business. Very good coffee!
fresh baked local flavors, and restaurant, but outside tables not really a restaurant. Great food breakfast, lunch and dinner.
107 locals recommend
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat Ave
107 locals recommend
fresh baked local flavors, and restaurant, but outside tables not really a restaurant. Great food breakfast, lunch and dinner.
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
43 locals recommend
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae Ave
43 locals recommend
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In Hawaiian language ono means delicious, and this place has the most ono poke bowls. Poke /poʊˈkeɪ/ is a raw salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. 747 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu Ave
87 locals recommend
In Hawaiian language ono means delicious, and this place has the most ono poke bowls. Poke /poʊˈkeɪ/ is a raw salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. 747 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
large place to sit and chill with a cup of coffee
38 locals recommend
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Ave
38 locals recommend
large place to sit and chill with a cup of coffee
If you want to try Hawaiian food
49 locals recommend
Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu Ave
49 locals recommend
If you want to try Hawaiian food
Great place for "local" food!!!
32 locals recommend
Side Street Inn
1225 Hopaka St
32 locals recommend
Great place for "local" food!!!
good food
24 locals recommend
Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae Ave
24 locals recommend
good food
delicious plate lunches for 8.00 to 11.00, super large portions.
6 locals recommend
Gina's Barbeque
2919 Kapiolani Blvd
6 locals recommend
delicious plate lunches for 8.00 to 11.00, super large portions.
super good Hawaiian food, but a little pricey.
47 locals recommend
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana Blvd
47 locals recommend
super good Hawaiian food, but a little pricey.
if you have a car, locals come here for Hawaiian food.
86 locals recommend
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School St
86 locals recommend
if you have a car, locals come here for Hawaiian food.
uniquely made shave ice, one of the best. Friendly service
27 locals recommend
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind Dr
27 locals recommend
uniquely made shave ice, one of the best. Friendly service
great food, but a little pricey.
30 locals recommend
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th Ave
30 locals recommend
great food, but a little pricey.
small plates of unusual fare, and specialty drinks
43 locals recommend
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae Ave
43 locals recommend
small plates of unusual fare, and specialty drinks
custom flat bread pizza, always $10.95 no matter how many toppings you choose, they serve beer too. Line moves fast so don't hesitate if you see a long line.
10 locals recommend
Pieology Pizzeria Aina Haina, Honolulu, HI
820 W Hind Dr
10 locals recommend
custom flat bread pizza, always $10.95 no matter how many toppings you choose, they serve beer too. Line moves fast so don't hesitate if you see a long line.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
370 locals recommend
very near to us, and they have the famous malasada donut as well as other Hawaii flavored sweet treats and coffee
21 locals recommend
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae Ave
21 locals recommend
very near to us, and they have the famous malasada donut as well as other Hawaii flavored sweet treats and coffee
oldest Tiki bar in Hawaii, As seen on the original Hawaii Five-0
19 locals recommend
La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access Rd
19 locals recommend
oldest Tiki bar in Hawaii, As seen on the original Hawaii Five-0
This place is worth visiting not only for the great food, but the lush Hawaiian plants, historic landmark, historic Manoa Valley neighborhood, and it is very near the Manoa Falls hike.
12 locals recommend
Waioli Kitchen & Bake shop
2950 Manoa Road
12 locals recommend
This place is worth visiting not only for the great food, but the lush Hawaiian plants, historic landmark, historic Manoa Valley neighborhood, and it is very near the Manoa Falls hike.

Everything Else

This is not only a neighborhood pharmacy, but they also sell inexpensive and delicious ice creme cones...and it is always a good thing to support one of Hawaii's small family business.
Pillbox Pharmacy
1133 11th Ave
This is not only a neighborhood pharmacy, but they also sell inexpensive and delicious ice creme cones...and it is always a good thing to support one of Hawaii's small family business.
ono malasadas and other fresh baked goods.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
230 locals recommend
ono malasadas and other fresh baked goods.
very good acai bowl, if you don't know what it is google it. It is a new trend in Hawaii that is making it to the mainland and it won't be long before everyone know what it is.
8 locals recommend
Jewel or Juice (Kaimuki)
3619 Waialae Ave
8 locals recommend
very good acai bowl, if you don't know what it is google it. It is a new trend in Hawaii that is making it to the mainland and it won't be long before everyone know what it is.
nice variety of freshly made salads and salad dressings, in the Kahala Mall
31 locals recommend
Aloha Salads
600 Kailua Rd
31 locals recommend
nice variety of freshly made salads and salad dressings, in the Kahala Mall
If you love donuts, you will love this place. gotta try the poi donut while here.
14 locals recommend
Kamehameha Bakery Inc
1284 Kalani St
14 locals recommend
If you love donuts, you will love this place. gotta try the poi donut while here.
This is the place to go if you love crack seed, and if you don't know what crack seed is then it is time you find out. One of the many nuances of a melting pot of cultures in Hawaii Nei.
Crack Seed Store
1156 Koko Head Ave
This is the place to go if you love crack seed, and if you don't know what crack seed is then it is time you find out. One of the many nuances of a melting pot of cultures in Hawaii Nei.

Shopping

small enclosed shopping center, great to visit on a hot day if you are missing ac :)
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Ave
196 locals recommend
small enclosed shopping center, great to visit on a hot day if you are missing ac :)

Essentials

just around the corner from us, about a 10 min. walk most everything you need for preparing meals, plus there is a Japanese man inside the store, all the way to the left, who makes fantastic sushi
88 locals recommend
Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae Ave
88 locals recommend
just around the corner from us, about a 10 min. walk most everything you need for preparing meals, plus there is a Japanese man inside the store, all the way to the left, who makes fantastic sushi

Sightseeing

beautiful scenery, about a 4 hour hike.
8 locals recommend
Hahaione Street
Hahaione Street
8 locals recommend
beautiful scenery, about a 4 hour hike.
It is a difficult hike if you are not accustom to hiking, but view at the top is worth the effort. Make sure to put on sunscreen and pack water and of course don't forget your camera!
40 locals recommend
Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani St
40 locals recommend
It is a difficult hike if you are not accustom to hiking, but view at the top is worth the effort. Make sure to put on sunscreen and pack water and of course don't forget your camera!
This is the main attraction of Oahu and filled with tourists, but even if you would rather be away from the tourists, you should visit at least once and catch a sunset and free Hawaiian entertainment.
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
231 locals recommend
This is the main attraction of Oahu and filled with tourists, but even if you would rather be away from the tourists, you should visit at least once and catch a sunset and free Hawaiian entertainment.
Friday night fireworks on the beach behind Rainbow Tower. There is a food truck parked there every night serving shrimp plates and more. the hotel is a nice place to walk around too, lots of koi
78 locals recommend
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia Rd
78 locals recommend
Friday night fireworks on the beach behind Rainbow Tower. There is a food truck parked there every night serving shrimp plates and more. the hotel is a nice place to walk around too, lots of koi
beautiful view of "rabbit" island
66 locals recommend
Makapuʻu Lookout
Kalanianaʻole Highway
66 locals recommend
beautiful view of "rabbit" island
Hawaiian community
36 locals recommend
Waimānalo Beach Park
41-741 Kalanianaʻole Hwy
36 locals recommend
Hawaiian community
they give out 1300 free tickets for those first in line, so get their early! However, on December 7th the free tickets are not given out until 10:00 AM due to the celebration of Pearl Harbor Day.
88 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Pl
88 locals recommend
they give out 1300 free tickets for those first in line, so get their early! However, on December 7th the free tickets are not given out until 10:00 AM due to the celebration of Pearl Harbor Day.

Drinks & Nightlife

variety of beers, great menu, reasonable prices
48 locals recommend
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae Ave
48 locals recommend
variety of beers, great menu, reasonable prices

Arts & Culture

Hawaiian artifacts and so much more.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St
361 locals recommend
Hawaiian artifacts and so much more.
Historical church built by the Hawaiians with coral rock they brought up from the ocean.
6 locals recommend
Kawaiahao Church
957 Punchbowl St
6 locals recommend
Historical church built by the Hawaiians with coral rock they brought up from the ocean.
Historic site and archive.
15 locals recommend
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
553 S King St
15 locals recommend
Historic site and archive.
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania St
252 locals recommend