Food Scene
Dew Drop Inn
1088 S Beretania StGreat 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 AveMust 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 StreetGreat 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 StHighly 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 StReputed 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
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 RdBusy 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 Blvdthe 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.
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyMacadamia 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 StRight 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 BlvdGreat 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 StreetBest 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
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 HighwayFantastic 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 DrVisit 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 StMust 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 StVisit for fascinating tours of Hawaii's first protestant missionary homesteads.
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadGorgeous 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 StEnjoy 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 DriveStunning 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 RdEasy 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 PlFascinating 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 StTastefully 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 AveFrequent international quality concerts and events. Wednesday afternoon farmers' market on the lawn.
Essentials
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveUpscale 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 StBudget 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 DrWell run, colorful bowling alley attached to a really good restaurant famous for its oxtail soup and cakes.