Guidebook for Honolulu

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Guidebook for Honolulu

Essentials

Fresh poke (raw fish in marinade) and other pre-packaged foods are good when you're in a rush or don't want to pack for a picnic.
183 locals recommend
Foodland
2939 Harding Ave
183 locals recommend
Fresh poke (raw fish in marinade) and other pre-packaged foods are good when you're in a rush or don't want to pack for a picnic.
A larger grocery store than Foodland, and right by a Longs Drugs store.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu Ave
297 locals recommend
A larger grocery store than Foodland, and right by a Longs Drugs store.

Food Scene

bakery, restaurant, cafe... 24 hours (but closed Mondays)
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini St
116 locals recommend
bakery, restaurant, cafe... 24 hours (but closed Mondays)
pho is pretty good (though broth tends to be too salty for me); banh mi is very decent
96 locals recommend
The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi St
96 locals recommend
pho is pretty good (though broth tends to be too salty for me); banh mi is very decent
consistent food; always a good experience; nice to stop by on the way home from a day in East Honolulu
30 locals recommend
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th Ave
30 locals recommend
consistent food; always a good experience; nice to stop by on the way home from a day in East Honolulu

Drinks & Nightlife

40 locals recommend
Bar 35
35 N Hotel St
40 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
The Manifest
32 N Hotel St
39 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

If you like museums... (Hawaiian collections)
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St
361 locals recommend
If you like museums... (Hawaiian collections)
If you like museums... (lots of Asian collections) *Tip: if you eat at the cafe/restaurant the admission is free (pricey, unimpressive food, but decent choice for a nice salad or sandwich).
21 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art School
1111 Victoria St
21 locals recommend
If you like museums... (lots of Asian collections) *Tip: if you eat at the cafe/restaurant the admission is free (pricey, unimpressive food, but decent choice for a nice salad or sandwich).

Shopping

I prefer Ward to Ala Moana if I want a more relaxing day browsing at eclectic shops (more local-type shops)... the different buildings are spread out but it's good exercise...
84 locals recommend
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana Blvd
84 locals recommend
I prefer Ward to Ala Moana if I want a more relaxing day browsing at eclectic shops (more local-type shops)... the different buildings are spread out but it's good exercise...

Parks & Nature

Honestly... I hate this place bc it is crawling with bugs, but I accept that it is a necessary part of a botanical garden, and just stay away...
45 locals recommend
Foster Botanical Gardens
50 N Vineyard Blvd
45 locals recommend
Honestly... I hate this place bc it is crawling with bugs, but I accept that it is a necessary part of a botanical garden, and just stay away...
LOVE this park; it is huge and accommodates every kind of weekend activity.
74 locals recommend
Yoga Floats
74 locals recommend
LOVE this park; it is huge and accommodates every kind of weekend activity.