Guidebook for Honolulu
Essentials
Groceries, Pharmacy, Banks, Post Office, many Restaurants! Walking Distance
24 locals recommend
Mānoa Marketplace
2752 Woodlawn DrGroceries, Pharmacy, Banks, Post Office, many Restaurants! Walking Distance
Sightseeing
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa Rdnice hike
Lyon Arboretum
3860 Manoa Rdnice garden and view. Don't miss Inspiration Point!
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlMuseum
Worth doing at least once in a lifetime! Good entertaining show, and so-so buffet. Plan to spend all day, all night. Closed on Sundays. 1 hour drive away. But you can catch a tour bus from Waikiki.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Worth doing at least once in a lifetime! Good entertaining show, and so-so buffet. Plan to spend all day, all night. Closed on Sundays. 1 hour drive away. But you can catch a tour bus from Waikiki.
Scenic lookout, you can see half the island. I like to see the Honolulu city lights at night. Awesome by day or by night! One of my favorite places to say Aloha to the island!
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetScenic lookout, you can see half the island. I like to see the Honolulu city lights at night. Awesome by day or by night! One of my favorite places to say Aloha to the island!
Food Scene
Peppa's Korean BBQ
2752 Woodlawn Drgood Korean
Starbucks
2902 E Manoa Rdpopular, but try the Coffee Bean next to Safeway too!
Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
2904 E Manoa RdGreat breakfast, and sandwiches!
Red Ginger Cafe
2752 Woodlawn Drgood food, and I love the Acai Bowl!
Waipuna Sushi
2801-B E Manoa Rdgreat Sushi!
Upstairs from Tokoname. My favorite Japanese Restaurant. Very casual.
7 locals recommend
Pho Viet Thien Hong Restaurant
2756 Woodlawn DrUpstairs from Tokoname. My favorite Japanese Restaurant. Very casual.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2754 Woodlawn Drgood coffee!
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
41-865 Kalanianaʻole HwyWalking Distance
I like the one on King St. better, but this one is walking distance if you want Thai food.
34 locals recommend
Bangkok Chef
1627 Nuuanu AveI like the one on King St. better, but this one is walking distance if you want Thai food.
One of my favorite Japanese Restaurants. Popular with the locals! They have a special, if you order before 6pm.
Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant
1824 S King StOne of my favorite Japanese Restaurants. Popular with the locals! They have a special, if you order before 6pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Mānoa Valley District Park
2721 Kaaipu AveSwimming pool here
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdEverything Else
Mānoa Valley Swimming Pool
they have public swimming! and lap pool
Manoa Public Library
2716 Woodlawn Drgood place to study! New facilities.
Shopping
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdAla Moana has Everything!
Best place for souvenirs and gifts! Open Wednesdays and Weekends, unless there is something going on. It's a flea market, swap meet. Many booths. Takes about 2hrs to walk around the whole stadium, depending on how often you stop. Bring lots of cash, but there are many ATMs there, too. Not too much in the way of eat and drink.
130 locals recommend
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdBest place for souvenirs and gifts! Open Wednesdays and Weekends, unless there is something going on. It's a flea market, swap meet. Many booths. Takes about 2hrs to walk around the whole stadium, depending on how often you stop. Bring lots of cash, but there are many ATMs there, too. Not too much in the way of eat and drink.