Guidebook for Honolulu
Sightseeing
Chinatown is a great stop close by with many great restaurants to include Korean, Japanese and Chinese styles. You can also find many great places for fine dine or to have a drink on the weekend.
Chinatown Gateway Plaza
1031 Nuuanu AveChinatown is a great stop close by with many great restaurants to include Korean, Japanese and Chinese styles. You can also find many great places for fine dine or to have a drink on the weekend.
Pearl Harbor is one of the island's most renowned attractions. This war memorial is one of the best preserved and maintained in the world and despite what you may hear or read, attendance is free.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is one of the island's most renowned attractions. This war memorial is one of the best preserved and maintained in the world and despite what you may hear or read, attendance is free.
As the most popular tourist destination on the island of O'ahu, you will find beautiful beaches, many places to dine, gift shops, water sport rentals and some of the best views of Diamond Head.
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Waikīkī
As the most popular tourist destination on the island of O'ahu, you will find beautiful beaches, many places to dine, gift shops, water sport rentals and some of the best views of Diamond Head.
This temple which is found in the popular TV shows Lost and Hawaii-Five-O is located near the town of Kaneohe. This Buddhist temple and its grounds have a koi fish pond and bamboo forest. Cost: $3
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Byodo-In-tempel
47-200 Kahekili HwyThis temple which is found in the popular TV shows Lost and Hawaii-Five-O is located near the town of Kaneohe. This Buddhist temple and its grounds have a koi fish pond and bamboo forest. Cost: $3
Home to the island elite and large corporations, here you can also find many shops and unique Hawaiian culture.
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Downtown
Home to the island elite and large corporations, here you can also find many shops and unique Hawaiian culture.
This shopping area is the island most fun small town shopping center. It has many unique botique style shops as well as many well known names such as Whole Foods, Target and Pier 1 Imports.
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Banán - Kailua Town Center
609 Kailua RdThis shopping area is the island most fun small town shopping center. It has many unique botique style shops as well as many well known names such as Whole Foods, Target and Pier 1 Imports.
A 13.5 acre beautiful representation of flora and fauna, Foster Botanical Garden is a place which is home to thousands of difference plant species that are both local and foreign to Hawaii.
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Foster Botanical Garden
50 N Vineyard BlvdA 13.5 acre beautiful representation of flora and fauna, Foster Botanical Garden is a place which is home to thousands of difference plant species that are both local and foreign to Hawaii.
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurants in Waikiki, Marukame Udon brings a Japanese tradition to a modern style restaurant for an unbeatable price.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.One of my favorite restaurants in Waikiki, Marukame Udon brings a Japanese tradition to a modern style restaurant for an unbeatable price.
Duke's restaurant is one of Waikiki's most popular. It's risen to fame because of it's beach front location and great menu. Cost: $$
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveDuke's restaurant is one of Waikiki's most popular. It's risen to fame because of it's beach front location and great menu. Cost: $$
One of my favorite restaurants on the island. This Kailua based small botique-like health restaurant has some of the best açaí bowls and ciabatta bread sandwiches around. Cost: $$
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Nalu Health Bar & Cafe
131 Hekili StOne of my favorite restaurants on the island. This Kailua based small botique-like health restaurant has some of the best açaí bowls and ciabatta bread sandwiches around. Cost: $$
Home of the island's top-rated shaved ice, Matsumoto's has remained a staple for locals and travelers alike for many years. Cost: $
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyHome of the island's top-rated shaved ice, Matsumoto's has remained a staple for locals and travelers alike for many years. Cost: $
Serg's restaurant in Manoa Valley is one of my favorite spots for fresh fish tacos. Plan on visiting this restaurant on a Tuesday as they have special $2 tacos. Cost $$
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Serg's Mexican Kitchen
41-865 Kalanianaʻole HwySerg's restaurant in Manoa Valley is one of my favorite spots for fresh fish tacos. Plan on visiting this restaurant on a Tuesday as they have special $2 tacos. Cost $$
Hotel Street has come alive as of late with it's introduction to modern artisan dining. Lucky Belly is the epitome of this movement and is known for it's ramen. Cost: $$
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Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StHotel Street has come alive as of late with it's introduction to modern artisan dining. Lucky Belly is the epitome of this movement and is known for it's ramen. Cost: $$
A twist of Mexican food and drinks with a club like atmosphere, this rooftop hideaway is guaranteed to impress. It is conveniently located in Central Waikiki right on Kalakaua Avenue. Try visiting on the 5th of the month for "Cinco De Buho" - a night of salsa dancing. Cost: $$
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Buho Cocina y Cantina
2250 Kalakaua AveA twist of Mexican food and drinks with a club like atmosphere, this rooftop hideaway is guaranteed to impress. It is conveniently located in Central Waikiki right on Kalakaua Avenue. Try visiting on the 5th of the month for "Cinco De Buho" - a night of salsa dancing. Cost: $$
This local favorite "diner style" restaurant has been open 24-hours a day since 1950 and features many dinner favorites, chantilly cakes, donuts & coco puffs. I highly recommend you try the coco puffs! Cost: $$
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Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StThis local favorite "diner style" restaurant has been open 24-hours a day since 1950 and features many dinner favorites, chantilly cakes, donuts & coco puffs. I highly recommend you try the coco puffs! Cost: $$
Parks & Nature
Koko Head hike is a challenging climb to the top on what used to be a rail cart track. The views and breeze from the top of Koko Head Crater will leave you in awe.
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Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadKoko Head hike is a challenging climb to the top on what used to be a rail cart track. The views and breeze from the top of Koko Head Crater will leave you in awe.
This crater is a great everyday hike that is made easy by steps and many paved trails, this iconic hike is one you must do during your visit. The views of Waikiki and the Mountains are great! Cost: $1
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Diamond Head
This crater is a great everyday hike that is made easy by steps and many paved trails, this iconic hike is one you must do during your visit. The views of Waikiki and the Mountains are great! Cost: $1
One of my favorite places to relax, Ala Moana Beach Park is vast, beautiful and a great place to swim and surf or have a picnic on the beach.
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Yoga Floats
One of my favorite places to relax, Ala Moana Beach Park is vast, beautiful and a great place to swim and surf or have a picnic on the beach.
The falls are majestic and full of mana (Hawaiian word meaning: spiritual life energy). This small hike up to the falls makes for a great work out full of amazing scenery. Cost: Free
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Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdThe falls are majestic and full of mana (Hawaiian word meaning: spiritual life energy). This small hike up to the falls makes for a great work out full of amazing scenery. Cost: Free
Hanauma Bay is a protected marine life conservation area that is very well taken care of, family safe and great for snorkeling, hiking, and seeing many of Hawaii's natural habitat. Cost of entry: $7.5
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayHanauma Bay is a protected marine life conservation area that is very well taken care of, family safe and great for snorkeling, hiking, and seeing many of Hawaii's natural habitat. Cost of entry: $7.5
A free entrance beach resort, Turtle Bay offers a well groomed beach experience with great snorkeling and local creatures such as honu (Hawaiian word for turtle), sea lions and many colorful fish.
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Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyA free entrance beach resort, Turtle Bay offers a well groomed beach experience with great snorkeling and local creatures such as honu (Hawaiian word for turtle), sea lions and many colorful fish.
(PERMANENTLY CLOSED) This spectacular hike is known for some of the best views of the Windward side. It takes about 30 minutes on a paved road to get to the top.
Deadmans Catwalk
(PERMANENTLY CLOSED) This spectacular hike is known for some of the best views of the Windward side. It takes about 30 minutes on a paved road to get to the top.
The Pillbox hike is a local favorite for its views and accessibility. It is close to the beach so after the hike you can easily take a dip at Lanikai or Kailua Beach.
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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrThe Pillbox hike is a local favorite for its views and accessibility. It is close to the beach so after the hike you can easily take a dip at Lanikai or Kailua Beach.
Located near Ala Moana Beach Park, this prize peninsula is the epicenter of Honolulu's active outdoor scene. You will see many individuals practicing yoga, running around the paved track or just relaxing in their hammock for the afternoon. It is also a great location to watch the sunset.
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Magic Island
Located near Ala Moana Beach Park, this prize peninsula is the epicenter of Honolulu's active outdoor scene. You will see many individuals practicing yoga, running around the paved track or just relaxing in their hammock for the afternoon. It is also a great location to watch the sunset.
Essentials
Groceries can be purchased conveniently right across Vineyard street.
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Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveGroceries can be purchased conveniently right across Vineyard street.
Shopping
This shopping mall is the largest in the state of Hawaii. It has many great stores and food courts. Brands range from discount shops to high level top brands.
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThis shopping mall is the largest in the state of Hawaii. It has many great stores and food courts. Brands range from discount shops to high level top brands.
For all of your electronic needs, Best Buy, located about a mile (15 minute walk) from my home provides anything from laptops and earphones, to phone cases and cables.
Best Buy
478 Alakawa StFor all of your electronic needs, Best Buy, located about a mile (15 minute walk) from my home provides anything from laptops and earphones, to phone cases and cables.
Target is my favorite place for any general purchase. I usually make the trip multiple times a week for groceries or to buy random things so you're welcome to join if you catch me heading there!
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Target
4380 Lawehana StTarget is my favorite place for any general purchase. I usually make the trip multiple times a week for groceries or to buy random things so you're welcome to join if you catch me heading there!
Entertainment & Activities
Dillingham is home to the island's adventure seekers! This airfield is the hub of sky diving and is located in the North West corner of the island near the town of Wailua. Cost: $$$
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Dillingham Air Field
69-415 Farrington HwyDillingham is home to the island's adventure seekers! This airfield is the hub of sky diving and is located in the North West corner of the island near the town of Wailua. Cost: $$$
The film location of some of the best movies including the Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, The Hunger Games and many more. Kualoa is a 4000-acre private nature reserve with many daily tours. Cost: $$
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyThe film location of some of the best movies including the Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, The Hunger Games and many more. Kualoa is a 4000-acre private nature reserve with many daily tours. Cost: $$
The Zoo in Waikiki is home to many exotic animals and gardens. The zoo is known for its animal conservation efforts and strives to inform people on how their actions effect wild life. Cost: $14
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveThe Zoo in Waikiki is home to many exotic animals and gardens. The zoo is known for its animal conservation efforts and strives to inform people on how their actions effect wild life. Cost: $14
The Ala Wai Harbor has many dive and sightseeing companies that can take you out on the ocean for some whale watching, deep sea fishing, dinner and firework cruises or a wreck dive. Cost: $$$
Ala Wai Harbor
1651 Ala Moana BlvdThe Ala Wai Harbor has many dive and sightseeing companies that can take you out on the ocean for some whale watching, deep sea fishing, dinner and firework cruises or a wreck dive. Cost: $$$
Located just 15-20 minutes walking from my home, this theater complex features multiple screens showing new release films, plush seating & concession stands. Cost $
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Regal Dole Cannery IMAX & RPX
735 B Iwilei RdLocated just 15-20 minutes walking from my home, this theater complex features multiple screens showing new release films, plush seating & concession stands. Cost $
Arts & Culture
The cultural center includes 7 different island experiences, a canoe ride, an amazing luau and a spectacular evening show. It is often named as the best attraction on the island. Cost: $$$
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Polylnesian cutlural center
The cultural center includes 7 different island experiences, a canoe ride, an amazing luau and a spectacular evening show. It is often named as the best attraction on the island. Cost: $$$
The home of general fine arts, especially strong in Asian art. Exhibitions, educational programs and theater activities. This museum is the largest of its kind in the state of Hawaii. Cost: $10
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StThe home of general fine arts, especially strong in Asian art. Exhibitions, educational programs and theater activities. This museum is the largest of its kind in the state of Hawaii. Cost: $10