Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Best Shave Ice in town and only a couple minutes drive down the street from your accommodations! Perfect for stopping by after the beach and to try some local flavors and toppings.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/uncle-clays-house-of-pure-aloha-honolulu-2
27 locals recommend
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind DrBest Shave Ice in town and only a couple minutes drive down the street from your accommodations! Perfect for stopping by after the beach and to try some local flavors and toppings.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/uncle-clays-house-of-pure-aloha-honolulu-2
Delicious Japanese food at a good price! Only a few minutes drive from our house as well.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gyotaku-japanese-restaurant-niu-valley-honolulu-3
9 locals recommend
Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - Niu Valley
5728 Kalanianaʻole HwyDelicious Japanese food at a good price! Only a few minutes drive from our house as well.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gyotaku-japanese-restaurant-niu-valley-honolulu-3
Super delicious breakfast, with super good prices as well. You can get to go breakfast easily and take it on your journey around the island.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/koa-pancake-house-honolulu-4
47 locals recommend
Koa Pancake House
46-126 Kahuhipa StSuper delicious breakfast, with super good prices as well. You can get to go breakfast easily and take it on your journey around the island.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/koa-pancake-house-honolulu-4
Super good Japanese Hot Pot, where you can get a variety of meats and vegetables to boil in a variety of soup bases.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/asuka-nabe-shabu-shabu-honolulu
9 locals recommend
ASUKA
3620 Waialae AveSuper good Japanese Hot Pot, where you can get a variety of meats and vegetables to boil in a variety of soup bases.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/asuka-nabe-shabu-shabu-honolulu
Super super good Hawaii style food here! You can always find locals here. If you ever get late night munchies this is the place to go and its open 24/7.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/zippys-kahala-honolulu-3
8 locals recommend
Zippy's Kahala
4134 Waialae AveSuper super good Hawaii style food here! You can always find locals here. If you ever get late night munchies this is the place to go and its open 24/7.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/zippys-kahala-honolulu-3
Delicious Seafood and Poke (raw fish) here! Lots of locals come here for lunch or to pick up food before heading out to the beach or to work
45 locals recommend
Fresh Catch Kaimuki
1113 Kapahulu AveDelicious Seafood and Poke (raw fish) here! Lots of locals come here for lunch or to pick up food before heading out to the beach or to work
Not much more can be said except to GO HERE!! It's pretty much a local staple and your trip will not be complete unless you try one of their delicious Malasadas, essentially sugar covered goodness.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/leonards-bakery-honolulu
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveNot much more can be said except to GO HERE!! It's pretty much a local staple and your trip will not be complete unless you try one of their delicious Malasadas, essentially sugar covered goodness.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/leonards-bakery-honolulu
Pretty much the perfect Local Hawaiian drive in food stop. Its got some bomb food that can be taken to go. Grab your food and head down to Waikiki right down the street!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-drive-in-honolulu
85 locals recommend
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AvePretty much the perfect Local Hawaiian drive in food stop. Its got some bomb food that can be taken to go. Grab your food and head down to Waikiki right down the street!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-drive-in-honolulu
The iconic shave ice shop here in town! It may look simple from the outside, but don't underestimate the one and only Waiola Shave Ice. They got the perfect local toppings for your shave ice, as well as local candies and snacks inside their store! Do beware of the Attack Bird though!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/waiola-shave-ice-honolulu
58 locals recommend
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StThe iconic shave ice shop here in town! It may look simple from the outside, but don't underestimate the one and only Waiola Shave Ice. They got the perfect local toppings for your shave ice, as well as local candies and snacks inside their store! Do beware of the Attack Bird though!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/waiola-shave-ice-honolulu
Such good local food here, and pretty much the perfect brunch spot! You got to try their Red Velvet Waffles!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/yogurstory-honolulu-4
10 locals recommend
Yogur Story
745 Ke’eaumoku StSuch good local food here, and pretty much the perfect brunch spot! You got to try their Red Velvet Waffles!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/yogurstory-honolulu-4
Poke Bowls (raw fish on top of rice) are pretty big thing here in Hawaii and Ono Seafood probably has the best Poke bowls on the island. You can also buy it in containers to bring to the beach or on any trips around the island.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ono-seafood-honolulu
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AvePoke Bowls (raw fish on top of rice) are pretty big thing here in Hawaii and Ono Seafood probably has the best Poke bowls on the island. You can also buy it in containers to bring to the beach or on any trips around the island.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ono-seafood-honolulu
If you are looking for the perfect date nite spot, MW is the place to go. After shopping at Ala Moana, or cruising along the beach you can come right across the street to MW to finish your night off.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mw-restaurant-honolulu
16 locals recommend
MW Restaurant
CommercialIf you are looking for the perfect date nite spot, MW is the place to go. After shopping at Ala Moana, or cruising along the beach you can come right across the street to MW to finish your night off.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mw-restaurant-honolulu
The Shirokiya Japan Village Walk is the place to go for all the Locals whenever you want to get a cheap drink, or try the variety of Asian foods that Hawaii has to offer.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shirokiya-japan-village-walk-honolulu-4
46 locals recommend
Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe Shirokiya Japan Village Walk is the place to go for all the Locals whenever you want to get a cheap drink, or try the variety of Asian foods that Hawaii has to offer.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shirokiya-japan-village-walk-honolulu-4
Drinks & Nightlife
Mai Tai Bar is always packed and vibing with live music on the top level of Ala Moana shopping center.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mai-tai-bar-honolulu-honolulu
113 locals recommend
Mai Tai Bar
1450 Ala Moana BlvdMai Tai Bar is always packed and vibing with live music on the top level of Ala Moana shopping center.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mai-tai-bar-honolulu-honolulu
Head to Duke's after walking along the Waikiki beach perfectly located on the beach front!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/dukes-waikiki-honolulu-2
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveHead to Duke's after walking along the Waikiki beach perfectly located on the beach front!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/dukes-waikiki-honolulu-2
Parks & Nature
The perfect hiking trail to enjoy when you are looking for a easy hike with a great view! Many tourist come here for the spectacular aerial view of Downtown Waikiki and Ala Moana.
http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/hawaii/diamond-head-leahi-summit-trail
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
The perfect hiking trail to enjoy when you are looking for a easy hike with a great view! Many tourist come here for the spectacular aerial view of Downtown Waikiki and Ala Moana.
http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/hawaii/diamond-head-leahi-summit-trail
I do not recommend this hiking trail for the faint of heart, but if you want to climb up 3 waterfalls, scale near vertical terrains, and see both the North and South sides of Oahu from the same look out then this is the hike for you!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kaau-crater-honolulu
Ka‘au Crater
I do not recommend this hiking trail for the faint of heart, but if you want to climb up 3 waterfalls, scale near vertical terrains, and see both the North and South sides of Oahu from the same look out then this is the hike for you!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kaau-crater-honolulu
The trail is long, but not too difficult. Enjoy the true beauty of the Hawaiian mountains as you get lost in the wilderness of the trail, and get a view of both the North and South sides of the island at the top!
http://www.unrealhawaii.com/2012/08/kuliouou-ridge-trail-oahu/
58 locals recommend
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailThe trail is long, but not too difficult. Enjoy the true beauty of the Hawaiian mountains as you get lost in the wilderness of the trail, and get a view of both the North and South sides of the island at the top!
http://www.unrealhawaii.com/2012/08/kuliouou-ridge-trail-oahu/
The Hawaii Loa Ridge trail is perfect to get great views of all of Honolulu as you ascend into the clouds of the mountain tops.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hawaii-loa-ridge-trail-honolulu
Hawaii Loa Ridge Trail Head
Puuikena DriveThe Hawaii Loa Ridge trail is perfect to get great views of all of Honolulu as you ascend into the clouds of the mountain tops.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hawaii-loa-ridge-trail-honolulu
Entertainment & Activities
The perfect Aquarium for all ages! The exhibit is short and sweet, and you can go straight to or from the beach as it is located right on the beach front.
http://www.waikikiaquarium.org/
197 locals recommend
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveThe perfect Aquarium for all ages! The exhibit is short and sweet, and you can go straight to or from the beach as it is located right on the beach front.
http://www.waikikiaquarium.org/
Located on the other side of the island, Sealife park is great for families and kids of all ages! catch the dolphin show or pet your favorite sea creatures in live exhibits.
http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/
11 locals recommend
Sea Life Park station
Located on the other side of the island, Sealife park is great for families and kids of all ages! catch the dolphin show or pet your favorite sea creatures in live exhibits.
http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/
There are plenty of restaurants, a movie theater, and a beautiful marina to look out onto.
32 locals recommend
Koko Marina Center
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyThere are plenty of restaurants, a movie theater, and a beautiful marina to look out onto.
Arts & Culture
Pearl Harbor carries with it some very personal history for those of us who have lived in Hawaii for a while. Great for getting a true cultural perspective.
http://www.pacifichistoricparks.org/phh_park_info.php?gclid=Cj0KEQiAx7XBBRCdyNOw6PLHrYABEiQAJtyEQ4yaHtSKOHnW1p2fEIjTr1gqx2QlpTstzntlZOZiAeAaAsDc8P8HAQ
171 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlPearl Harbor carries with it some very personal history for those of us who have lived in Hawaii for a while. Great for getting a true cultural perspective.
http://www.pacifichistoricparks.org/phh_park_info.php?gclid=Cj0KEQiAx7XBBRCdyNOw6PLHrYABEiQAJtyEQ4yaHtSKOHnW1p2fEIjTr1gqx2QlpTstzntlZOZiAeAaAsDc8P8HAQ
Perfect for families and children. There are always different themed exhibits happening at Bishop Museum from Dinosaurs to Space Travel, and the Hawaiian culture exhibit is on year round.
http://www.hawaiimuseums.org/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAx7XBBRCdyNOw6PLHrYABEiQAJtyEQ7ySEPKK2eZ3A3yp7nL6QeKzqDbZCwXx46ogF4_W8aUaAraI8P8HAQ
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StPerfect for families and children. There are always different themed exhibits happening at Bishop Museum from Dinosaurs to Space Travel, and the Hawaiian culture exhibit is on year round.
http://www.hawaiimuseums.org/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAx7XBBRCdyNOw6PLHrYABEiQAJtyEQ7ySEPKK2eZ3A3yp7nL6QeKzqDbZCwXx46ogF4_W8aUaAraI8P8HAQ