Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Rated best Hawaiian Food in Hawaii by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in 2015! We completely agree!
86 locals recommend
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StRated best Hawaiian Food in Hawaii by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in 2015! We completely agree!
The best Mexican food on the island is in our neighborhood! Great street tacos! Authentic Carnitas and Carne Asada tacos!
14 locals recommend
Alejandro's Mexican Food
2831 Kalihi StThe best Mexican food on the island is in our neighborhood! Great street tacos! Authentic Carnitas and Carne Asada tacos!
Okinawan-local-Hawaiian-fusion breakfast and lunch diner. Anthony Bordain came here for a reason. It's amazing.
It's small so get here early.
7 locals recommend
Ethel's Grill
232 Kalihi StOkinawan-local-Hawaiian-fusion breakfast and lunch diner. Anthony Bordain came here for a reason. It's amazing.
It's small so get here early.
We hear this place has excellent Prime Rib. The Yelp reviews seem to concur!
9 locals recommend
Ray's Cafe
2033 N King StWe hear this place has excellent Prime Rib. The Yelp reviews seem to concur!
Delicious Chinese/Local take-out! Open early so you can grab your lunch to-go for the day. Located at the end of our street, about a 2 minute walk!
7 locals recommend
Gulick Delicatessan Kalihi
1512 Gulick AveDelicious Chinese/Local take-out! Open early so you can grab your lunch to-go for the day. Located at the end of our street, about a 2 minute walk!
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyDelicious Poke Bowls, a full bar, take-out, great seafood dishes!
Ahi and Vegetable
1210 Dillingham BlvdDelicious Poke Bowls!
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveDelicious Plate Lunches! Try the Mixed Plate!
The Coco Puffs are to die for! We also love the Banana Boats, Guava cupcakes, and Banana-chantilly cupcakes!
They have a late night diner that serves breakfast all day!
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StThe Coco Puffs are to die for! We also love the Banana Boats, Guava cupcakes, and Banana-chantilly cupcakes!
They have a late night diner that serves breakfast all day!
Excellent Shave Ice! Hole in the Wall spot that may be better than the famed Matsumotos on the North Shore.
21 locals recommend
Shimazu Store
330 N School StExcellent Shave Ice! Hole in the Wall spot that may be better than the famed Matsumotos on the North Shore.
Getting Around
Kalihi Transit Center station
For transferring to busses to the North Shore
honolulu international airport
300 Rodgers BoulevardDollar Rent a Car
300 Rodgers BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Regal Dole Cannery IMAX & RPX
735 B Iwilei Rd$6 Tuesdays!
Also 3D and IMAX films
Lots of fun for the whole family, and educational, too! Awesome lu'au's and the Breath of Life show is excellent.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Lots of fun for the whole family, and educational, too! Awesome lu'au's and the Breath of Life show is excellent.
Arts & Culture
The Hawai'i state museum of cultural and natural history-
Awesome Polynesian Voyaging exhibit/planetarium show and much more
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StThe Hawai'i state museum of cultural and natural history-
Awesome Polynesian Voyaging exhibit/planetarium show and much more
Iolani Palace
364 S King StEssentials
Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveLongs Drugs
1620 N School StDrug Store
YMCA of Honolulu - Kalihi Branch
1335 Kalihi StDrinks & Nightlife
Chinatown
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveHula's Bar and Lei Stand
The oldest Gay Bar in Honolulu, great food, better drinks, fun dancing!
Sightseeing
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveDiamond Head State Monument
Great hike for families!