Guidebook for Honolulu

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Guidebook for Honolulu

Food Scene

Great Chinese food - be sure to make reservations.
8 locals recommend
Dew Drop Inn
1088 S Beretania St
8 locals recommend
Great Chinese food - be sure to make reservations.
Must try to malasadas (portuguese fried sweet bread similar to donuts without the holes). Be prepared to stand in line.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
230 locals recommend
Must try to malasadas (portuguese fried sweet bread similar to donuts without the holes). Be prepared to stand in line.
Great Hong Kong style Chinese food with friendly service and slightly crowded conditions.
8 locals recommend
Kyung's Seafood Inc
1269 South King Street
8 locals recommend
Great Hong Kong style Chinese food with friendly service and slightly crowded conditions.
Highly regarding restaurant with SE Asian favorites. Expect lines.
96 locals recommend
The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi St
96 locals recommend
Highly regarding restaurant with SE Asian favorites. Expect lines.
Reputed to be one of the most highly rated restaurants in the world - not for luxury - but for down to earth excellent Hawaiian food.
86 locals recommend
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School St
86 locals recommend
Reputed to be one of the most highly rated restaurants in the world - not for luxury - but for down to earth excellent Hawaiian food.

Everything Else

Great ocean side park for surfing, swimming or catching gorgeous sunsets. Easy to find parking.
74 locals recommend
Yoga Floats
74 locals recommend
Great ocean side park for surfing, swimming or catching gorgeous sunsets. Easy to find parking.
Busy and diverse Saturday morning farmers' market at the base of Diamond Head. Nice variety of local goods for every taste and budget.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head Rd
138 locals recommend
Busy and diverse Saturday morning farmers' market at the base of Diamond Head. Nice variety of local goods for every taste and budget.

Shopping

the world's largest open air shopping center. features a great range of shops from luxury to fast food. authentic japanese food court. across the street from Ala Moana Beach Park.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
829 locals recommend
the world's largest open air shopping center. features a great range of shops from luxury to fast food. authentic japanese food court. across the street from Ala Moana Beach Park.
Macadamia nuts galore!
202 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei Pkwy
202 locals recommend
Macadamia nuts galore!
Right in the center of Honolulu's Korean community - there is always plenty of parking and lots of great Asian restaurants around.
159 locals recommend
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku St
159 locals recommend
Right in the center of Honolulu's Korean community - there is always plenty of parking and lots of great Asian restaurants around.
Great variety of shops and restaurants in a rapidly developing neighborhood.
84 locals recommend
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana Blvd
84 locals recommend
Great variety of shops and restaurants in a rapidly developing neighborhood.

Sightseeing

Best views of Honolulu and Oahu. Drive up the the view point to see the sunset or sunrise - unforgettable.
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge Street
116 locals recommend
Best views of Honolulu and Oahu. Drive up the the view point to see the sunset or sunrise - unforgettable.
This hike to the peak of the extinct volcano is a must-do! The views are phenomenal while the historic markers and information at the base are truly interesting.
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
347 locals recommend
This hike to the peak of the extinct volcano is a must-do! The views are phenomenal while the historic markers and information at the base are truly interesting.
Fantastic snorkeling and views! Arrive before 8am to secure a parking spot and a good roost on the beach. Full snorkel gear rentals available starting at $20. Prescription goggles available too.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
531 locals recommend
Fantastic snorkeling and views! Arrive before 8am to secure a parking spot and a good roost on the beach. Full snorkel gear rentals available starting at $20. Prescription goggles available too.
Visit the ocean front here to see great displays of sealife and coral in the crystal clear water.
26 locals recommend
Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 Aloha Tower Dr
26 locals recommend
Visit the ocean front here to see great displays of sealife and coral in the crystal clear water.
Must see part of Hawaiian history. Unbeatable chance to understand the state and its former royal family.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King St
263 locals recommend
Must see part of Hawaiian history. Unbeatable chance to understand the state and its former royal family.
Visit for fascinating tours of Hawaii's first protestant missionary homesteads.
15 locals recommend
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
553 S King St
15 locals recommend
Visit for fascinating tours of Hawaii's first protestant missionary homesteads.
Gorgeous hike around Hanauma Bay.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road
116 locals recommend
Gorgeous hike around Hanauma Bay.
Enjoy these cliffs above the crashing waves along with the occasional sighting of youth making the 40 foot dive into the mouth of the cave below.
18 locals recommend
Spitting Cave
7 Lumahai St
18 locals recommend
Enjoy these cliffs above the crashing waves along with the occasional sighting of youth making the 40 foot dive into the mouth of the cave below.
Stunning look out point near the top of the mountains. Look over to the east side of Oahu and learn about its history from the informative signs.
168 locals recommend
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali Drive
168 locals recommend
Stunning look out point near the top of the mountains. Look over to the east side of Oahu and learn about its history from the informative signs.
Easy hike which rewards explorers with a beautiful waterfall at the end.
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa Rd
198 locals recommend
Easy hike which rewards explorers with a beautiful waterfall at the end.
Fascinating yet somber relic of World War 2. Free of charge and includes highly informative museum. Recommend the neighboring submarine tour.
88 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Pl
88 locals recommend
Fascinating yet somber relic of World War 2. Free of charge and includes highly informative museum. Recommend the neighboring submarine tour.

Arts & Culture

Tastefully curated art museum with a focus on Asian works. Fun for kids and adults alike.
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania St
252 locals recommend
Tastefully curated art museum with a focus on Asian works. Fun for kids and adults alike.
Frequent international quality concerts and events. Wednesday afternoon farmers' market on the lawn.
20 locals recommend
Blaisdell Concert Hall
777 Ward Ave
20 locals recommend
Frequent international quality concerts and events. Wednesday afternoon farmers' market on the lawn.

Essentials

Upscale grocery store with plenty of parking.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu Ave
297 locals recommend
Upscale grocery store with plenty of parking.
Budget grocery store with frequent deals on ice cream and other essentials.
15 locals recommend
Times Supermarket - Beretania
1290 S Beretania St
15 locals recommend
Budget grocery store with frequent deals on ice cream and other essentials.

Entertainment & Activities

Well run, colorful bowling alley attached to a really good restaurant famous for its oxtail soup and cakes.
13 locals recommend
Aiea Bowl
99-115 Aiea Heights Dr
13 locals recommend
Well run, colorful bowling alley attached to a really good restaurant famous for its oxtail soup and cakes.