Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Town
3458 Waialae AveKaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae AveMud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveDinner
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveGet their malasada's, famous in Hawaii!
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveGREAT for breakfast, get there early -- there is always a line.
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae AveExcellent coffee shop!
Saturday morning's from 7 AM - Noon. Go early for the good stuff :)
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdSaturday morning's from 7 AM - Noon. Go early for the good stuff :)
Sweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu AveBest ramen on the island - the original kotteri, is our favorite!
17 locals recommend
AGU Ramen - SLAA
925 Isenberg StBest ramen on the island - the original kotteri, is our favorite!
One of our favorite spots for dinner, great vibes and yummy food.
11 locals recommend
Herringbone Waikiki
2330 Kalakaua AveOne of our favorite spots for dinner, great vibes and yummy food.
Kono's Honolulu
945 Kapahulu AveBogart's Café
3045 Monsarrat AveBest breakfast sandwich on the island, have great food too!
Best Acai bowls on the island :) - recommend getting the Hawaiian bowl and trying Pai'ai.
62 locals recommend
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveBest Acai bowls on the island :) - recommend getting the Hawaiian bowl and trying Pai'ai.
Shopping
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveBeer, Wine, Liquor and delicious local snacks.
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveAla Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdSan Lorenzo Bikinis
130 Kailua RdIn case you need a bathing suit, have some great options for all body types
Drinks & Nightlife
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae AveGreat beer!
Go to the banyon beach bar for sunset, they have live music every night and hula performances.
31 locals recommend
Moana Surfrider
2365 Kalakaua AveGo to the banyon beach bar for sunset, they have live music every night and hula performances.
Dive bar, in case you just want local style without all the frills
22 locals recommend
Arnold's Tiki Bar
339 Saratoga RdDive bar, in case you just want local style without all the frills
Waikiki Shell
2805 Monsarrat AvenueThe Tchin Tchin! Bar
39 N Hotel StGreat food and great place for drinks
Encore Saloon
10 N Hotel StBlue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalākaua AvenueGreat jazz club, but they have different artists play as well
Sightseeing
Diamond Head
Parks & Nature
Kāhala Beach
Great beach for kids, mellow water.
Kaimana Beach
Great beach for kids, calm water and close to Waikiki
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdEasy hike on this side of the island, but beautiful as well.
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetGreat sunset views :)
Makapu'u Beach Park
Our favorite beach!
Makapuʻu Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayEasy, paved trail to see the lighthouse and view of the island.
Lanikai Beach
Rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrGo early, there is very little shade and it can get hot.
Cliff jumping, but great to watch the sunset - only experienced swimmers should jump in
37 locals recommend
China Walls
Hanapepe PlaceCliff jumping, but great to watch the sunset - only experienced swimmers should jump in
Popular beach for body surfing, but be careful, shore break can be rough
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Popular beach for body surfing, but be careful, shore break can be rough
Halona Beach Cove
Great beach :)
Entertainment & Activities
Consolidated Theatres Kahala
4211 Waialae AveConsolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StWaikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveHonolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveLucky Strike Social
1450 Ala Moana BlvdEvery Friday night after sunset, they do a fireworks show. Go through the resort, and onto the beach, you can watch the fireworks right over your head.
78 locals recommend
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdEvery Friday night after sunset, they do a fireworks show. Go through the resort, and onto the beach, you can watch the fireworks right over your head.
Arts & Culture
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StChildren's Discovery Center
111 Ohe StHonolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
2411 Makiki Heights DrIolani Palace
364 S King St