Guidebook for Honolulu
Parks & Nature
Diamond Head State Monument
Spectacular view!
The beach here is a great alternative to the crowded beaches in Waikiki. A short drive from the house.
110 locals recommend
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana BlvdThe beach here is a great alternative to the crowded beaches in Waikiki. A short drive from the house.
Check out San Souci Beach (aka Kaimana Beach). Small but beautiful beach at the end of Waikiki.
89 locals recommend
Kapiʻolani Regional Park
3840 Paki Ave Check out San Souci Beach (aka Kaimana Beach). Small but beautiful beach at the end of Waikiki.
Entertainment & Activities
Horseback riding tours, 4WD, ATV and off-road tours, nature tours, zipline all in one place. Plan to spend at least two hours. It is worth it!
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyHorseback riding tours, 4WD, ATV and off-road tours, nature tours, zipline all in one place. Plan to spend at least two hours. It is worth it!
Food Scene
This restaurant is a short walk from the house. Great food and drink. Yum!
105 locals recommend
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveThis restaurant is a short walk from the house. Great food and drink. Yum!
This restaurant is a short walk from the house. The Acai bowl is my favorite. It is a great place to go after a morning hike up Diamond Head. Parking is limited so walking is a good option. They accept cash only.
84 locals recommend
Bogart's Café
3045 Monsarrat AveThis restaurant is a short walk from the house. The Acai bowl is my favorite. It is a great place to go after a morning hike up Diamond Head. Parking is limited so walking is a good option. They accept cash only.
The malasadas are yummy. Go early because it gets busy and parking is limited.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveThe malasadas are yummy. Go early because it gets busy and parking is limited.
Basic local offerings if you want something quick. They also have a bakery counter.
15 locals recommend
Zippy's Kapahulu
601 Kapahulu AveBasic local offerings if you want something quick. They also have a bakery counter.
You can get fresh island produce, juices, food, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc., here. It is a large event on Saturdays (very busy) from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dress comfortably, bring your appetite and a hat. A smaller version of the market opens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdYou can get fresh island produce, juices, food, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc., here. It is a large event on Saturdays (very busy) from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dress comfortably, bring your appetite and a hat. A smaller version of the market opens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Local style fast food. Short walk from the house. Parking is limited.
85 locals recommend
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveLocal style fast food. Short walk from the house. Parking is limited.
This is my go to restaurant for any and all occasions. They offer a quality buffet in a nice setting.
11 locals recommend
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
100 Holomoana StThis is my go to restaurant for any and all occasions. They offer a quality buffet in a nice setting.
Hoku's
5000 Kahala AveGreat food, service and ambience. One of my top picks for dining outside of Waikiki.
Arts & Culture
Great stop if you have the time. PCC is a large campus with lots to see and do so plan to spend the entire afternoon and stay late into the evening.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Great stop if you have the time. PCC is a large campus with lots to see and do so plan to spend the entire afternoon and stay late into the evening.
The Iolani Palace is a very important part of our Hawaiian culture and history. It is a worthwhile stop. Tickets can be purchased at the Iolani Barracks on the Palace Grounds Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservations can be made online.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StThe Iolani Palace is a very important part of our Hawaiian culture and history. It is a worthwhile stop. Tickets can be purchased at the Iolani Barracks on the Palace Grounds Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservations can be made online.
This was the summer palace for Queen Emma and her family. It is steeped in history. The grounds and palace are beautiful.
23 locals recommend
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali HwyThis was the summer palace for Queen Emma and her family. It is steeped in history. The grounds and palace are beautiful.
The museum houses and cares for over 24 million historical, cultural and natural treasures of Hawaii. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits. Visit them online for details. Don't forget to stop by the Science Adventure Center and check out the Planetarium Shows.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StThe museum houses and cares for over 24 million historical, cultural and natural treasures of Hawaii. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits. Visit them online for details. Don't forget to stop by the Science Adventure Center and check out the Planetarium Shows.
Shopping
Iconic Ala Moana Center is a must to shop, shop, shop, and eat, of course!
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdIconic Ala Moana Center is a must to shop, shop, shop, and eat, of course!
Well worth the short drive to the west side of the island.
167 locals recommend
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StWell worth the short drive to the west side of the island.
Conveniently located just a short drive from the house. I like to stop in at Banan and Whole Foods. Yum!
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveConveniently located just a short drive from the house. I like to stop in at Banan and Whole Foods. Yum!
Minute Clinic 4211 Waialae Avenue
This clinic is conveniently located in the Long's Drug Store located in the Kahala Mall Shopping Center just a short drive from the house. You can view the clinic hours and schedule an appointment online by visiting CVS.com. Walk-ins are also welcome. This is a great place to get medical care while on vacation.
I love Whole Foods. Everything organic and fresh. Large variety of hot, cold, and deli foods. Very convenient.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd I love Whole Foods. Everything organic and fresh. Large variety of hot, cold, and deli foods. Very convenient.
Foodland
2939 Harding AveGreat local grocery store. Try the poke bowl.
This is a convenient location for essentials. They have a bakery, deli and pharmacy in store.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveThis is a convenient location for essentials. They have a bakery, deli and pharmacy in store.
Hele Kapahulu
707 Kapahulu AveFill up before heading out for the day.
Sightseeing
Diamond Head Lookout
3483 Diamond Head Rd