Oahu Guidebook

Chris
Oahu Guidebook

Food Scene

6 locals recommend
Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop
1030 Smith St
6 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai St
62 locals recommend
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini St
116 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
J. Dolans
1147 Bethel St
27 locals recommend
Hooters
One Aloha Tower Dr
Smith & Kings
69 N King St
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.
176 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Hibachi
515 Kailua Rd
19 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel St
62 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Square Barrels
1001 Bishop St
7 locals recommend
Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar
500 Ala Moana Blvd
7 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Doraku Izakaya and Sushi
1009 Kapiolani Blvd
29 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
500 Ala Moana Blvd
Food is ok, but they have a great selection of their signature Kona beers.
Brewing Company
Food is ok, but they have a great selection of their signature Kona beers.
Food here is always amazing. It can be pricy but its well worth it. Its located on top of dukes.
58 locals recommend
Hula Grill Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua Ave
58 locals recommend
Food here is always amazing. It can be pricy but its well worth it. Its located on top of dukes.
If you like tacos its well wroth going to once you're in north shore.
17 locals recommend
North Shore Tacos in Pupukea
59-712 Kamehameha Hwy
17 locals recommend
If you like tacos its well wroth going to once you're in north shore.
Italian food. Pretty good.
Assaggio Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Italian food. Pretty good.
Best breakfast spot on the island. Probably in the world. Not even kidding. Highly recommended.
Scratch cafe and eatery
1170 Auahi St
Best breakfast spot on the island. Probably in the world. Not even kidding. Highly recommended.
32 locals recommend
Countryside Cafe
87-70 Farrington Hwy
32 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Spinners Cafe
85-491 Farrington Hwy
16 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Aloha Poke
85-979 Farrington Hwy
16 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
My Cafe
563 Farrington Hwy
18 locals recommend
Coquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington Hwy
67 locals recommend
Faith's Place
85-859 Farrington Hwy
58 locals recommend
Tamura Super Market
86-032 Farrington Hwy
58 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
L & L Drive-Inn
85-080 Waianae Valley Rd
6 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
Spicy House
87-730 Farrington Hwy
43 locals recommend
Takumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar
725 Manawai St
6 locals recommend
51 locals recommend
Roy's Beach House
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy
51 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani St
162 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Assaggio Kapolei
777 Kamokila Blvd
9 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
La Hiki Kitchen
92-1001 Olani St
7 locals recommend
85 locals recommend
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th Ave
85 locals recommend

Essentials

27 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
1680 Kapiolani Blvd
27 locals recommend
SafeWay is right down the street from the 225 Queen Street condo. I recommend driving to it. Its open 24hrs a day.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu Ave
297 locals recommend
SafeWay is right down the street from the 225 Queen Street condo. I recommend driving to it. Its open 24hrs a day.
Beach essential, snorkeling gear, surf boards, paddle boards, bikes, and more.
17 locals recommend
Hale Nalu Beach & Bike
85-784 Farrington Hwy
17 locals recommend
Beach essential, snorkeling gear, surf boards, paddle boards, bikes, and more.
Costco Wholesale

Drinks & Nightlife

26 locals recommend
Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 Aloha Tower Dr
26 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
Bar 35
35 N Hotel St
40 locals recommend
If you want to go to a nice bar I recommend RumFire. Its right on the water and they usually have good music. It can be a little pricy depending on what you order. If you go during the week its more relaxed and they will have live music. If you go on the weekend at night there will be a DJ and it will be pretty loud as there will be a lot of people there.
190 locals recommend
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua Ave
190 locals recommend
If you want to go to a nice bar I recommend RumFire. Its right on the water and they usually have good music. It can be a little pricy depending on what you order. If you go during the week its more relaxed and they will have live music. If you go on the weekend at night there will be a DJ and it will be pretty loud as there will be a lot of people there.
Its ok if you like the party scene.
23 locals recommend
The District Nightclub
1349 Kapiolani Blvd
23 locals recommend
Its ok if you like the party scene.
7 locals recommend
Staxx Sports Bar & Grill
87-064 Farrington Hwy
7 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Bar Leather Apron
745 Fort St
12 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

The most beautiful beach on the island but also very crowded.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
276 locals recommend
The most beautiful beach on the island but also very crowded.
Pearl Harbor historical site seeing. Beautiful place to see if your into historical site seeing.
97 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor
97 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor historical site seeing. Beautiful place to see if your into historical site seeing.
Beautiful beach. Its kind of a far drive but well worth it if you want an empty beach with a lot of space.
104 locals recommend
Makana Beach
Farrington Hwy
104 locals recommend
Beautiful beach. Its kind of a far drive but well worth it if you want an empty beach with a lot of space.
Very famous and beautiful beach in the north shore. I recommend going during the week because traffic can be really bad on the weekends.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
389 locals recommend
Very famous and beautiful beach in the north shore. I recommend going during the week because traffic can be really bad on the weekends.
There's sight seeing here. You can drive to the lookout or choose to do the hike. You can't miss it. The hike is a paved road and is fairly easy. It is a little work out as it can be steep. It can be done in shoes or sandals.
25 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse
Makapu‘u Lighthouse Road
25 locals recommend
There's sight seeing here. You can drive to the lookout or choose to do the hike. You can't miss it. The hike is a paved road and is fairly easy. It is a little work out as it can be steep. It can be done in shoes or sandals.
So this is a cliff that you can jump into the water from. It can be pretty tricky to get up so I do not recommend jumping off if you aren't with someone who is familiar and you are very comfortable in the water. The views is still very beautiful and I recommend at least going for the views.
37 locals recommend
China Walls
Hanapepe Place
37 locals recommend
So this is a cliff that you can jump into the water from. It can be pretty tricky to get up so I do not recommend jumping off if you aren't with someone who is familiar and you are very comfortable in the water. The views is still very beautiful and I recommend at least going for the views.
This ranch is very beautiful. I've done the ATV riding and Zip lining and they are very fun. I recommend coming here with the family because theres a lot to see and its a beautiful drive to get there. Part of the movie Jurassic park was filmed here as well. If you do those tours you will see the location where it was filmed.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
289 locals recommend
This ranch is very beautiful. I've done the ATV riding and Zip lining and they are very fun. I recommend coming here with the family because theres a lot to see and its a beautiful drive to get there. Part of the movie Jurassic park was filmed here as well. If you do those tours you will see the location where it was filmed.
Beautiful and easy hiking trail. I recommend going very early because this hike can be crowded.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
Kapahulu
261 locals recommend
Beautiful and easy hiking trail. I recommend going very early because this hike can be crowded.
This is hands down one of my favorite hike on the island. Do it on a really clear day with no clouds. Its so beautiful. Its a little hard of you aren't used to hiking but the view in the end is well worth it. Make sure to bring lots of water and have a decent pair of shoes.
58 locals recommend
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley Trail
58 locals recommend
This is hands down one of my favorite hike on the island. Do it on a really clear day with no clouds. Its so beautiful. Its a little hard of you aren't used to hiking but the view in the end is well worth it. Make sure to bring lots of water and have a decent pair of shoes.
Best place for snorkeling on the east side. Beautiful park to see. I highly recommend coming here.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
531 locals recommend
Best place for snorkeling on the east side. Beautiful park to see. I highly recommend coming here.
Snorkeling here is awesome. Do not go here to snorkel in the winter as the waves are huge, but do go to see the surfing. Its called sharks cove but that doesn't mean theres sharks. There can be but I've never seen any there as there is a lot of people snorkeling there.
191 locals recommend
Sharks Cove
191 locals recommend
Snorkeling here is awesome. Do not go here to snorkel in the winter as the waves are huge, but do go to see the surfing. Its called sharks cove but that doesn't mean theres sharks. There can be but I've never seen any there as there is a lot of people snorkeling there.
Beautiful hiking trail. It isn't to hard to do. Can be long for some people but there isn't much incline on this hike.
9 locals recommend
'Aiea Loop Trail
'Aiea Loop Trail
9 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking trail. It isn't to hard to do. Can be long for some people but there isn't much incline on this hike.
I recommend doing this hike when you go to lanky beach. It can be a little steep but it isn't to long to the first pillbox and the view from there is amazing.
178 locals recommend
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu Dr
178 locals recommend
I recommend doing this hike when you go to lanky beach. It can be a little steep but it isn't to long to the first pillbox and the view from there is amazing.
Beautiful beach to check out.
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa Rd
200 locals recommend
Beautiful beach to check out.
Beautiful water fall at the end of this hike. Intermediate hike. Not recommended for beginners.
7 locals recommend
Waimano Falls
O‘ahu Hawaii, USA
7 locals recommend
Beautiful water fall at the end of this hike. Intermediate hike. Not recommended for beginners.
Beautiful beach with a big shore break. Not recommended for beginner swimmers. Still very beautiful and cool to see.
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
133 locals recommend
Beautiful beach with a big shore break. Not recommended for beginner swimmers. Still very beautiful and cool to see.
Beautiful beach up in the north.
10 locals recommend
La'ie Beach Park
55-205 Kamehameha Hwy
10 locals recommend
Beautiful beach up in the north.
Shark diving, NO cage. Beautiful. Highly recommended!!
13 locals recommend
One Ocean Diving
66-105 Haleiwa Beach Road
13 locals recommend
Shark diving, NO cage. Beautiful. Highly recommended!!
In the winter the waves are huge. I recommend coming here to watch the surfers! Do not get in the water in the winter. Very dangerous!
149 locals recommend
Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui Rd
149 locals recommend
In the winter the waves are huge. I recommend coming here to watch the surfers! Do not get in the water in the winter. Very dangerous!
Beautiful resort to check out. Can be a bit expensive if you stay for food and drinks.
175 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy
175 locals recommend
Beautiful resort to check out. Can be a bit expensive if you stay for food and drinks.
Pink Box
98-1277 Kaʻahumanu St
23 locals recommend
Hawaiian Electric Beach Park
92-201 Farrington Hwy
23 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Very beautiful lookout that has access from both sides of the highway. No need to hike on this lookout. You simply drive up to it. Here you will see a beautiful view of Kaneohe, Kailua, and Waimanalo.
168 locals recommend
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali Drive
168 locals recommend
Very beautiful lookout that has access from both sides of the highway. No need to hike on this lookout. You simply drive up to it. Here you will see a beautiful view of Kaneohe, Kailua, and Waimanalo.
They are most famous for their Dole whip, pineapple maze, & guided tour.
179 locals recommend
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy
179 locals recommend
They are most famous for their Dole whip, pineapple maze, & guided tour.
Touristy spot but highly recommended if you've never seen a blow hole before.
81 locals recommend
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72
81 locals recommend
Touristy spot but highly recommended if you've never seen a blow hole before.

Shopping

829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
829 locals recommend
Kahala Mall.
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Ave
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall.
167 locals recommend
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina St
167 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium
2815 Kalākaua Avenue
7 locals recommend
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy