Guidebook for Honolulu
Essentials
Whole Foods Market in Kahala is the closest grocery store. You can find local and organic fruits, vegetables, and other products at Whole Foods Kahala!
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdWhole Foods Market in Kahala is the closest grocery store. You can find local and organic fruits, vegetables, and other products at Whole Foods Kahala!
Foodland Farms Aina Haina
820 W Hind DrAnother nearby supermarket.
Shopping
Kahala Mall is a small shopping center that contains shops and restaurants. You can find Macy's (including Macy's Hair Salon), Apple Store Kahala, and Long's Pharmacy. Major bus transfer point.
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveKahala Mall is a small shopping center that contains shops and restaurants. You can find Macy's (including Macy's Hair Salon), Apple Store Kahala, and Long's Pharmacy. Major bus transfer point.
Known as the world's largest open-air shopping center and ranked the 15th largest in the US, Ala Moana Shopping Center continues to grow and expand! Major bus transfer point.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdKnown as the world's largest open-air shopping center and ranked the 15th largest in the US, Ala Moana Shopping Center continues to grow and expand! Major bus transfer point.
Sightseeing
My favorite neighborhood beach! Avoid the tourists and crowds at this cozy beach park.
Waialae Beach Park
4925 Kahala AveMy favorite neighborhood beach! Avoid the tourists and crowds at this cozy beach park.
This is the most popular short hike in Honolulu to the top of a dormant volcano! I highly recommend this breathtaking hike to the top of Honolulu's highest and most famous peaks.
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
This is the most popular short hike in Honolulu to the top of a dormant volcano! I highly recommend this breathtaking hike to the top of Honolulu's highest and most famous peaks.
Ala Moana is my favorite city beach and park! Spacious and full of locals, nearby Ala Moana Beach puts Waikiki Beach to shame! Walking distance to Ala Moana Shopping Center and Ward Center!
74 locals recommend
Yoga Floats
Ala Moana is my favorite city beach and park! Spacious and full of locals, nearby Ala Moana Beach puts Waikiki Beach to shame! Walking distance to Ala Moana Shopping Center and Ward Center!
One of my favorite city hikes through a tropical rain forest. The trail ends at the infamous Manoa Falls!
51 locals recommend
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailOne of my favorite city hikes through a tropical rain forest. The trail ends at the infamous Manoa Falls!
One of the shortest, toughest, and most beautiful hikes! Bring water, a hat, and a camera.
40 locals recommend
Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani StOne of the shortest, toughest, and most beautiful hikes! Bring water, a hat, and a camera.
Another short hike that I never tire of! The best time to go is during whale watching season! On a clear day, you can see two neighbor islands! Bring water, a camera, and binoculars.
17 locals recommend
Makapuu Lighthouse Road
Makapu‘u Lighthouse RoadAnother short hike that I never tire of! The best time to go is during whale watching season! On a clear day, you can see two neighbor islands! Bring water, a camera, and binoculars.
This is the best small zoo in the middle of the Pacific! Enjoy free concerts on Wednesday afternoons in the summer and many other events.
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveThis is the best small zoo in the middle of the Pacific! Enjoy free concerts on Wednesday afternoons in the summer and many other events.
Everything Else
Honolulu's BIGGEST and most famous farmer's market! Open on Saturday mornings from 7 - 11 am.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdHonolulu's BIGGEST and most famous farmer's market! Open on Saturday mornings from 7 - 11 am.
Food Scene
Explore Honolulu's historic Chinatown for some of the best restaurants, shops, and art galleries.
45 locals recommend
Chinatown
Explore Honolulu's historic Chinatown for some of the best restaurants, shops, and art galleries.
Arts & Culture
At the largest public university campus in Hawaii, you can always find arts, cultural, and sports events.
39 locals recommend
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2500 Campus RdAt the largest public university campus in Hawaii, you can always find arts, cultural, and sports events.
Kuma Kahua Theatre
46 Merchant StThe best place to see plays by, about, and starring local artists.
Hawaii Theatre
1130 Bethel StA great place to go to support local and Hawaiian artists.
One of the best places to visit to learn more about Hawaiian history. The only official royal palace in the US!
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StOne of the best places to visit to learn more about Hawaiian history. The only official royal palace in the US!
The largest collection of American, Asian, and European art in Hawaii. The museum has a lovely cafe and gift shop. It also features many ongoing arts programs, events, and festivals.
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StThe largest collection of American, Asian, and European art in Hawaii. The museum has a lovely cafe and gift shop. It also features many ongoing arts programs, events, and festivals.
Hawaii's public art museum offers FREE admission and is located in the heart of Downtown Honolulu near Honolulu Hale (city hall).
30 locals recommend
Hawaii State Art Museum
250 South Hotel StreetHawaii's public art museum offers FREE admission and is located in the heart of Downtown Honolulu near Honolulu Hale (city hall).