Guidebook for Honolulu

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Guidebook for Honolulu

Food Scene

Lovely breakfast and brunch items, fantastic location right downstairs!
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Cream Pot
444 Niu St
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Lovely breakfast and brunch items, fantastic location right downstairs!
Best coffee in Honolulu. Delicious scuffins (mix between muffin and scone), perfect cookies, and a small selection of breakfast/brunch items that really hit the spot. Everything is simple and high quality.
9Bar HNL
679 Auahi St
Best coffee in Honolulu. Delicious scuffins (mix between muffin and scone), perfect cookies, and a small selection of breakfast/brunch items that really hit the spot. Everything is simple and high quality.
Best Hawaiian food. Check the website for hours as they aren't typical. No reservations taken. Parking is really tough, so I recommend taking an Uber or Lyft. Ask wait staff for recommendations. Definitely try the salmon dish and mix it with poi.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School St
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Best Hawaiian food. Check the website for hours as they aren't typical. No reservations taken. Parking is really tough, so I recommend taking an Uber or Lyft. Ask wait staff for recommendations. Definitely try the salmon dish and mix it with poi.
Best pastries in Waikiki. Everything is good. They also have sandwiches and quiche for those who just aren't in the mood for sweets. Great coffee as well. Located at entrance of International Market Place on Kuhio Road side.
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Kona Coffee Purveyors | b patisserie
2330 Kalakaua Ave
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Best pastries in Waikiki. Everything is good. They also have sandwiches and quiche for those who just aren't in the mood for sweets. Great coffee as well. Located at entrance of International Market Place on Kuhio Road side.
Authentic and delicious Cantonese/Chinese food. Can't go wrong with any of the dishes served here. Closes early, usually 2pm, so make this a lunch destination. Save time to explore Chinatown before or after lunch.
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Kyung's Seafood Inc
1269 South King Street
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Authentic and delicious Cantonese/Chinese food. Can't go wrong with any of the dishes served here. Closes early, usually 2pm, so make this a lunch destination. Save time to explore Chinatown before or after lunch.
Very popular Vietnamese/French fusion restaurant...somewhat upscale. Famous dessert bar. Reservations recommended. They also frequently appear at different farmers' markets around town. Always worth a try.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi St
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Very popular Vietnamese/French fusion restaurant...somewhat upscale. Famous dessert bar. Reservations recommended. They also frequently appear at different farmers' markets around town. Always worth a try.
This is the place for great Korean food! BBQ, made to order dishes - it's all good. Very convenient location right next to Wal-Mart.
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Choi's Garden
1303 Rycroft St
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This is the place for great Korean food! BBQ, made to order dishes - it's all good. Very convenient location right next to Wal-Mart.
Authentic Chinese food with a spicy kick. You'll notice that 90% of the diners are Chinese - that's a great sign of authenticity. Very convenient location across from Wal-Mart. There is almost always a wait, so come early.
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Chengdu Taste Honolulu
808 Sheridan Street
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Authentic Chinese food with a spicy kick. You'll notice that 90% of the diners are Chinese - that's a great sign of authenticity. Very convenient location across from Wal-Mart. There is almost always a wait, so come early.
Hawaiian made chocolates that are expensive, but with plenty of free samples available, a visit is totally worth while. They have 3 kinds of chocolate based drinks as well - the coconut chocolate drink is a real winner and very refreshing.
Lonohana Chocolate Tasting Bar
324 Coral St
Hawaiian made chocolates that are expensive, but with plenty of free samples available, a visit is totally worth while. They have 3 kinds of chocolate based drinks as well - the coconut chocolate drink is a real winner and very refreshing.
Charming local supermarket with a gourmet feel and lots of local items. If you want to try Hawaiian grocery products, this is the place to do your shopping. Located under Nordstrom at the Ala Moana Shopping Center.
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Foodland Farms
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
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Charming local supermarket with a gourmet feel and lots of local items. If you want to try Hawaiian grocery products, this is the place to do your shopping. Located under Nordstrom at the Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Best sandwiches on the island. The vegetarian options are especially scrumptious, while the meaty ones are super tasty as well. They typically close before 4pm, so get there early and be prepared for a bit of a wait. The neighborhood is very foodie oriented, so there are lots of great spots to shop and dine.
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E.A.R.L
2919 11th Ave
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Best sandwiches on the island. The vegetarian options are especially scrumptious, while the meaty ones are super tasty as well. They typically close before 4pm, so get there early and be prepared for a bit of a wait. The neighborhood is very foodie oriented, so there are lots of great spots to shop and dine.
Great middle east themed restaurant by celebrity chef Michael Mina. Casual, food court setting with lots of other great drink, snack and dining options around. 1/2 price for active duty military.
Little Lafa
2330 Kalakaua Ave
Great middle east themed restaurant by celebrity chef Michael Mina. Casual, food court setting with lots of other great drink, snack and dining options around. 1/2 price for active duty military.

Sightseeing

Stunning scenery, thrilling cliff jumping, deepest blue ocean colors, sea turtles bobbing in the water down below, and fantastic photo -ops. This is a must visit place.
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Spitting Cave
7 Lumahai St
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Stunning scenery, thrilling cliff jumping, deepest blue ocean colors, sea turtles bobbing in the water down below, and fantastic photo -ops. This is a must visit place.
Invigorating hike takes you right to the top of iconic Diamond Head. The view is tremendous - coral reefs and Waikiki beaches on one side, and towering mountains on the other. Go early in the morning (opens at 6am) for cooler temperatures and the best light for views and photography.
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Diamond Head
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Invigorating hike takes you right to the top of iconic Diamond Head. The view is tremendous - coral reefs and Waikiki beaches on one side, and towering mountains on the other. Go early in the morning (opens at 6am) for cooler temperatures and the best light for views and photography.
Fun viewing of the blowhole shooting out water when the waves crash in just right. On a clear day look across the channel to Molokai and Lanai islands. In the winter months, whales are a common site as well - watch for their spouts and acrobatics as they jump out of the water. Right next to the blow hole is a "secret" beach with crystal clear water and fun waves. Must make short hike down to it.
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Halona Blowhole uitkijkpunt
8483 HI-72
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Fun viewing of the blowhole shooting out water when the waves crash in just right. On a clear day look across the channel to Molokai and Lanai islands. In the winter months, whales are a common site as well - watch for their spouts and acrobatics as they jump out of the water. Right next to the blow hole is a "secret" beach with crystal clear water and fun waves. Must make short hike down to it.

Entertainment & Activities

Gorgeous beach with never ending waves, perfect sand, and generally excellent weather. Only go in the water if you are a really good swimmer - waves are dangerous and many injuries happen here. Not good for children. The best place on Oahu for body surfing.
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Sandy Beach
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Gorgeous beach with never ending waves, perfect sand, and generally excellent weather. Only go in the water if you are a really good swimmer - waves are dangerous and many injuries happen here. Not good for children. The best place on Oahu for body surfing.

Parks & Nature

Stunning views from this steep but short hike overlooking Hawaii's most perfect beach - Lanikai. Take your camera and lots of pictures. The beach, reef, islands, and mountains are all stunning, especially on sunny days. Follow your hike with a dip in the ocean at Lanikai beach.
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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu Dr
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Stunning views from this steep but short hike overlooking Hawaii's most perfect beach - Lanikai. Take your camera and lots of pictures. The beach, reef, islands, and mountains are all stunning, especially on sunny days. Follow your hike with a dip in the ocean at Lanikai beach.
Stunning beach with perfect sand, gorgeous ocean colors, and perfect views. Rent kayaks nearby for a paddle session out to nearby islands.
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Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa Rd
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Stunning beach with perfect sand, gorgeous ocean colors, and perfect views. Rent kayaks nearby for a paddle session out to nearby islands.