Guidebook for Honolulu
Sightseeing
Our only fresh water lake and preserve on the island with miles of good hiking trails, bbq, serene, peaceful, variety of plants, most of them are labeled. We often film our TV Series there.
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdOur only fresh water lake and preserve on the island with miles of good hiking trails, bbq, serene, peaceful, variety of plants, most of them are labeled. We often film our TV Series there.
The Palace of Hawai`i. Still has tours especially during the holidays. A beautiful cultural preservation of the 1900's. It wasn't so long ago we were a monarchy.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StThe Palace of Hawai`i. Still has tours especially during the holidays. A beautiful cultural preservation of the 1900's. It wasn't so long ago we were a monarchy.
Cultural Treasure of the Pacific, storytelling, music, dance, science, astronomy, tours. a great way to spend half a day. often events on the lawn, too.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StCultural Treasure of the Pacific, storytelling, music, dance, science, astronomy, tours. a great way to spend half a day. often events on the lawn, too.
Valley of the Temples has a Japanese flair with a beautiful Budda, Huge Temple Bell and wonderful grounds to walk. the pond is full of koi.
105 locals recommend
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyValley of the Temples has a Japanese flair with a beautiful Budda, Huge Temple Bell and wonderful grounds to walk. the pond is full of koi.
One of the best body surfing beach. Also a Healing Heiau with Healing pools to do Kapu Kai in. Bring a lei as a Ho`okupu gift of respect.
We always leave places better when we go.
41 locals recommend
Makapu'u Beach Park
One of the best body surfing beach. Also a Healing Heiau with Healing pools to do Kapu Kai in. Bring a lei as a Ho`okupu gift of respect.
We always leave places better when we go.
A Heiau built in one night passing stone from person to person from the ocean to the site. Bird sanctuary behind it.
Magnetic Healing Mana.
11 locals recommend
Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site
A Heiau built in one night passing stone from person to person from the ocean to the site. Bird sanctuary behind it.
Magnetic Healing Mana.
Kalihi Valley
End of the Road, ICE PONDS, triple waterfall (small ones) with 2 swimming ponds.
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdBest windsurfing beach on the island and great for kayaking.
A wonderful fairly quiet beach, where you often see the sea turtles, when they are young, they often come up and flipper splash at you.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
A wonderful fairly quiet beach, where you often see the sea turtles, when they are young, they often come up and flipper splash at you.
Ironwood trees give you shade, The water is turquoise blue, at low tide you can walk out to Goat Island. Camping sites and picnic, showers and accessible bathrooms. Gate locks at night.
29 locals recommend
Malaekahana State Recreation Area
56-020 Kamehameha HwyIronwood trees give you shade, The water is turquoise blue, at low tide you can walk out to Goat Island. Camping sites and picnic, showers and accessible bathrooms. Gate locks at night.
Hiking trails back into the valley and stories of the Menehune. nice protected bay for the Beach. bathroom and showers.
Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park
52-222 Kamehameha HighwayHiking trails back into the valley and stories of the Menehune. nice protected bay for the Beach. bathroom and showers.
Hike up inside of the Diamond Head Crater to the summit, Great views of Wakiki and down toward Haunama Bay.
24 locals recommend
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Hike up inside of the Diamond Head Crater to the summit, Great views of Wakiki and down toward Haunama Bay.
Boogie Boarding at its finest. The best of the best go here.
40 locals recommend
Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani StBoogie Boarding at its finest. The best of the best go here.
One of our Pristine Beaches on the island. Often quiet, with a touch of surf.
101 locals recommend
Waimanalo Beach
One of our Pristine Beaches on the island. Often quiet, with a touch of surf.
Go early as it gets busy, but great snorkeling for larger colored fish and presentations. At low tides the reefs are shallow.
72 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
100 Hanauma Bay RdGo early as it gets busy, but great snorkeling for larger colored fish and presentations. At low tides the reefs are shallow.
One of our higher waterfalls that you can hike to through a bamboo forest. sweet nice and bring the mosquito spray.
51 locals recommend
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailOne of our higher waterfalls that you can hike to through a bamboo forest. sweet nice and bring the mosquito spray.
Vendors all around the stadium. Best prices in town and you can barter! ! ! There is a little of everything here from clothes to coffee, bags, carvings, cracked seed, fabric, jewelry.
130 locals recommend
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdVendors all around the stadium. Best prices in town and you can barter! ! ! There is a little of everything here from clothes to coffee, bags, carvings, cracked seed, fabric, jewelry.
Our zoo is small, but well done. There often are events on the lawn here too. Just at the edge of Kapiolani Park and Wakiki.
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveOur zoo is small, but well done. There often are events on the lawn here too. Just at the edge of Kapiolani Park and Wakiki.
The best for a small artist like community. Haleiwa Joes Restaurant is my favorite with Breakers second. The coffee shop in the shops on the right is fun. Local carvers across from them
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
The best for a small artist like community. Haleiwa Joes Restaurant is my favorite with Breakers second. The coffee shop in the shops on the right is fun. Local carvers across from them
Honolulu City Lights are gorgeous. The night cruises have dinner and drinks at sunset and are fun. If you are a fisherman, there are several boats that go out during the day.
Fisherman's Wharf
Honolulu City Lights are gorgeous. The night cruises have dinner and drinks at sunset and are fun. If you are a fisherman, there are several boats that go out during the day.
There is a kodiak and bob's snorkel tours that go out to a bay by Kaena Point that has 3 dolphin pods.
7 locals recommend
Waianae Boat Harbor
85-491 Farrington HwyThere is a kodiak and bob's snorkel tours that go out to a bay by Kaena Point that has 3 dolphin pods.
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beachsurfing, paddleboarding, stores in waikiki
Yoga Floats
Closest beach
Everything Else
villages of polynesia, figi, tonga, samoa, tahiti, hawaii, new zealand. Their Luau shows are great and Night Show Spectacular. Native Dancers working their way through school.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
villages of polynesia, figi, tonga, samoa, tahiti, hawaii, new zealand. Their Luau shows are great and Night Show Spectacular. Native Dancers working their way through school.
honolulu international airport
300 Rodgers BoulevardInternational, interisland and mainland airport
Shopping
Their food court is Great and 3 floors of international shops. They have a stage with music, dance and events. Plenty of parking.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdTheir food court is Great and 3 floors of international shops. They have a stage with music, dance and events. Plenty of parking.
Enjoy the tables, waterfall and unique shops. Whole foods is here with lots of delicacies that are healthy. Stop in and make yourself a plate lunch.
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveEnjoy the tables, waterfall and unique shops. Whole foods is here with lots of delicacies that are healthy. Stop in and make yourself a plate lunch.
Walgreens
1488 Kapiolani Blvddrug store
Arts & Culture
Neal S. Blaisdell Center
777 Ward Aveconcerts, expos, collectibles, graduations, you name it.
Music and Theater. Used to do silent films with a pipe organ. Balconies for the royalty. Beautiful inside, and wonderful shows.
17 locals recommend
Hawaii Theatre
1130 Bethel StMusic and Theater. Used to do silent films with a pipe organ. Balconies for the royalty. Beautiful inside, and wonderful shows.
Essentials
The largest Farmer's Market here in Oahu and such fun on Saturday and Sunday. Lots of Parking.
24 locals recommend
Kapiolani Community College station
4303 Diamond Head RdThe largest Farmer's Market here in Oahu and such fun on Saturday and Sunday. Lots of Parking.
Times market, chinese, vietnamese, yummy BBQ, McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Hut
Territorial & American Savings Banks
Longs Drug & Walgreen behind shopping center
Times Market Grocery Store
19 locals recommend
Kamehameha Shopping Center
1620 N School StTimes market, chinese, vietnamese, yummy BBQ, McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Hut
Territorial & American Savings Banks
Longs Drug & Walgreen behind shopping center
Times Market Grocery Store
Food Scene
Several local restaurants tucked between stores at ward warehouse and ward center and on the backside is the movie theater with several restaurants and parking underneath.
6 locals recommend
Ward Warehouse
Several local restaurants tucked between stores at ward warehouse and ward center and on the backside is the movie theater with several restaurants and parking underneath.