Guidebook for Honolulu
Shopping
Best shopping mall. Across from Ala Moana Beach Park so head to the beach before you shop.
There's a grocery store at this mall.
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdBest shopping mall. Across from Ala Moana Beach Park so head to the beach before you shop.
There's a grocery store at this mall.
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StBest shave ice in Honolulu. It's hidden in a neighborhood.
Within a 3 minute walk from the condo. There's everything that you can think of -- from toothpaste to fresh eggs. Get your groceries here.
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Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StWithin a 3 minute walk from the condo. There's everything that you can think of -- from toothpaste to fresh eggs. Get your groceries here.
This the local's favorite ice cream shop. They are famous for their mochi ice cream.
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Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
1010 University AvenueThis the local's favorite ice cream shop. They are famous for their mochi ice cream.
Food Scene
There's a Starbucks outside of the Executive Center next to the parking garage entrance.
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Starbucks
2255 Kūhiō Ave.There's a Starbucks outside of the Executive Center next to the parking garage entrance.
Considered one of the best new restaurants in Hawaii. Anthony Bourdain was filmed here.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StConsidered one of the best new restaurants in Hawaii. Anthony Bourdain was filmed here.
Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop
1030 Smith StGreat breakfast and brunch restaurant.
Famous Japanese udon restaurant. Hand made udon noodles and a large variety of tempura. Skip the long lines at the Waikiki location and eat here instead.
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Marukame Udon
1104 Fort Street MallFamous Japanese udon restaurant. Hand made udon noodles and a large variety of tempura. Skip the long lines at the Waikiki location and eat here instead.
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StIf you love pork and you will love this restaurant.
Soul De Cuba Cafe
Get some Cuban soul at this delicious restaurant.
Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith StBest Chinese restaurant in Oahu.
One of the best authentic Hawaiian food on the island. Seats are limited and they sell out of their most popular dishes by early evening. Be the first ones there!
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Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu AveOne of the best authentic Hawaiian food on the island. Seats are limited and they sell out of their most popular dishes by early evening. Be the first ones there!
This local restaurant is right downstairs in the lobby. Stop by and try a lychee martini during their Happy Hour 3:30-6pm M-F.
Hukilau Honolulu
1088 Bishop StThis local restaurant is right downstairs in the lobby. Stop by and try a lychee martini during their Happy Hour 3:30-6pm M-F.
For doughnut lovers this is a must. Hawaii is known for the deep fried sugary goodness called malasadas. This is the original bakery.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveFor doughnut lovers this is a must. Hawaii is known for the deep fried sugary goodness called malasadas. This is the original bakery.
One of the best dim sum restaurant. Walking distance from the condo.
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Legend Seafood Restaurant
100 N Beretania StOne of the best dim sum restaurant. Walking distance from the condo.
Aloha Salads
600 Kailua RdDelicious salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
Feel like having a gyro, then walk a few steps to this Greek restaurant and enjoy one or two for only $7 each.
Greek Corner
1025 University AveFeel like having a gyro, then walk a few steps to this Greek restaurant and enjoy one or two for only $7 each.
Teapresso Bar
1088 Bishop StOrganic coffee and yummy boba drinks.
A must for all foodies. Do book a reservation as it is a hot spot for locals. There is a first come first serve bar area, although it's usually full. Great drinks too!
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Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StA must for all foodies. Do book a reservation as it is a hot spot for locals. There is a first come first serve bar area, although it's usually full. Great drinks too!
The best quality steak house. It's connected to Donald Trump's Tower in Waikiki. Great happy hours.
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BLT Steak Waikiki
223 Saratoga RoadThe best quality steak house. It's connected to Donald Trump's Tower in Waikiki. Great happy hours.
Delicious Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants. Fresh produce, fruits, seafood, and meat daily.
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Chinatown
Delicious Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants. Fresh produce, fruits, seafood, and meat daily.
Let Them Eat Cupcakes
1088 Bishop StFor a sweet tooth craving, get a variety of cup cakes here.
Eden On Earth Vegan Cuisine
Healthy and vegan.
Kan Zaman
1028 Nuuanu AveThere menu has a wide variety of Mediterranean dishes. Gluten free is optional.
My favorite raw and vegan restaurant. I can everything here and their desserts are out of this world.
Licious Dishes dba GREENS & VINES
My favorite raw and vegan restaurant. I can everything here and their desserts are out of this world.
It's opened all week and closes late. You can choose regular dishes or vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Check them out on Yelp. They have live entertainment 3-4 nights out of the week.
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Downbeat Diner and Lounge
42 N Hotel StIt's opened all week and closes late. You can choose regular dishes or vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Check them out on Yelp. They have live entertainment 3-4 nights out of the week.
Great food selection for a fast healthy meal. They close early on week days and close on the weekends.
Umeke Market
1001 Bishop StGreat food selection for a fast healthy meal. They close early on week days and close on the weekends.
If you love fresh sushi then walk a block and half to this local restaurant. Most locals consider this place a hidden gem -- you will too.
Maguro Brothers
1120 Kekaulike StIf you love fresh sushi then walk a block and half to this local restaurant. Most locals consider this place a hidden gem -- you will too.
For a real authentic shrimp shack come here. Yes, Giovanni is more famous but the locals come here. Order the prawns which are like mini lobsters. Tip: order 20 minutes by phone before you arrive.
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Romy's Kahuku Prawns Shrimp Hut
56-1030 Kamehameha HwyFor a real authentic shrimp shack come here. Yes, Giovanni is more famous but the locals come here. Order the prawns which are like mini lobsters. Tip: order 20 minutes by phone before you arrive.
Bluetree Cafe at Pacifica
1009 Kapiolani BlvdDelicious home made chai and fresh juices.
If you are willing to splurge, this will be the best sushi dining experience you'll have here.
Sushi Sasabune
1417 S King StIf you are willing to splurge, this will be the best sushi dining experience you'll have here.
New delicious restaurant only one block from the condo. They're opened on Sundays! A must for Sunday brunch.
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Grondin : French-Latin Kitchen
New delicious restaurant only one block from the condo. They're opened on Sundays! A must for Sunday brunch.
Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine
164 N King StGreat for having pho at lunch time.
Great restaurant for pho. I'm half Vietnamese. I can eat pho three times a day in 100 degree weather.
Pho To Chau Restaurant
1007 River StreetGreat restaurant for pho. I'm half Vietnamese. I can eat pho three times a day in 100 degree weather.
If you love Norther style Chinese food and Taiwan dishes then this is the place for you. It's only 15 mnts. away by bus.
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Dew Drop Inn
1088 S Beretania StIf you love Norther style Chinese food and Taiwan dishes then this is the place for you. It's only 15 mnts. away by bus.
Everything Else
If fitness is a part of your routine, there's a great 24 Hr. Fitness next to the Executive Center.
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24 Hour Fitness
1680 Kapiolani BlvdIf fitness is a part of your routine, there's a great 24 Hr. Fitness next to the Executive Center.
A must do on either Tuesdays early evenings and/or Saturday mornings. Get breakfast or lunch here from famous local eateries and fresh local produce. Try the ginger drinks and pesto pizza.
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KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdA must do on either Tuesdays early evenings and/or Saturday mornings. Get breakfast or lunch here from famous local eateries and fresh local produce. Try the ginger drinks and pesto pizza.
Do you want to sample a variety of great local eateries all in one night? This is a fun event where a block of streets are shut down in town. Live music and good food makes this a must do.
Eat The Street Hawaii
555 South StDo you want to sample a variety of great local eateries all in one night? This is a fun event where a block of streets are shut down in town. Live music and good food makes this a must do.
Take advantage of melting your body into the therapeutic hands of these masseuse. Within walking distance of the condo. They have a hair salon as well.
Heaven On Earth Salon and Day Spa
2055 Kālia RdTake advantage of melting your body into the therapeutic hands of these masseuse. Within walking distance of the condo. They have a hair salon as well.
Bank of Hawaii
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyA trusted bank.
Here for business and in need of office supplies? This store has it all. It's 1 minutes from the condo.
Fisher Hawaii
1072 Fort Street MallHere for business and in need of office supplies? This store has it all. It's 1 minutes from the condo.
Great park for jogging and walking. Lots of free parking on the opposite side of the beach side. Walk up to Monsarrat ave. to eat at either Bogarts or Diamond Head Grill.
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Kapiolani Park Beach
Great park for jogging and walking. Lots of free parking on the opposite side of the beach side. Walk up to Monsarrat ave. to eat at either Bogarts or Diamond Head Grill.
Delicious desserts and the best kalbi plate. Casual dining outside and great for take-out.
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Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveDelicious desserts and the best kalbi plate. Casual dining outside and great for take-out.
Drinks & Nightlife
J. Dolans
1147 Bethel StBest pizza and beer pub in Oahu.
Murphy's Bar & Grill
2 Merchant StTraditional Irish bar and restaurant.
The Manifest
32 N Hotel StFun, relaxing, drinking atmosphere.
Who would have thought that a bar/night club would have one of the best pizzas in town? If you go here, enjoy your drinks and pizza in their patio.
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Bar 35
35 N Hotel StWho would have thought that a bar/night club would have one of the best pizzas in town? If you go here, enjoy your drinks and pizza in their patio.
Famous local grindz (food). Try the kim chee fried rice and the pork chops. Make reservations.
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Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveFamous local grindz (food). Try the kim chee fried rice and the pork chops. Make reservations.
Sightseeing
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGreat snorkeling. Perfect for beginners.
A must visit on the North Shore of Hawaii. Eat shave ice and garlic shrimp. Visit the most famous Hawaiian beaches.
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Haleiwa
A must visit on the North Shore of Hawaii. Eat shave ice and garlic shrimp. Visit the most famous Hawaiian beaches.
Waimea Falls
Beautiful hike.
A must visit. Did you know that the Iolani Palace was the first building to be lighted with light bulbs?
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Iolanipaleis
364 S King StA must visit. Did you know that the Iolani Palace was the first building to be lighted with light bulbs?
Most famous hike in Oahu. It's an easy hike with a paved trail and stairs. Bring your selfie stick for the best selfies.
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Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Most famous hike in Oahu. It's an easy hike with a paved trail and stairs. Bring your selfie stick for the best selfies.
My personal favorite beach on Oahu. You can spend the whole day by first kayaking in Kailua Beach Park then take a short stroll to Lanikai beach.
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Lanikai Beach
My personal favorite beach on Oahu. You can spend the whole day by first kayaking in Kailua Beach Park then take a short stroll to Lanikai beach.
Beautiful park with picnic tables. Bring your lunch and eat here after the hike.
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Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
2760 Round Top DrBeautiful park with picnic tables. Bring your lunch and eat here after the hike.
Spend a day in Kailua beach. Rent kayaks from this store and walk over to the beach.
Windward WaterSports
33 Hoolai StSpend a day in Kailua beach. Rent kayaks from this store and walk over to the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyFun for small children.
The zoo is across from the beach in Waikiki so, make sure to bring your towels and swimsuits to make it a whole day event. Great play ground for little ones.
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveThe zoo is across from the beach in Waikiki so, make sure to bring your towels and swimsuits to make it a whole day event. Great play ground for little ones.
Small but fun aquarium for small children. It will take you less than an hour to complete this activity.
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Waikiki Akvaryumu
2777 Kalakaua AveSmall but fun aquarium for small children. It will take you less than an hour to complete this activity.
Great for toddlers and young children. Lots of fun interactive activities. Either walk or take a very short Uber ride.
Children's Place
Great for toddlers and young children. Lots of fun interactive activities. Either walk or take a very short Uber ride.
Check out their website for current displays. They usually have themes for young children. Have the kids walk through a volcano.
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Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StCheck out their website for current displays. They usually have themes for young children. Have the kids walk through a volcano.
One of the best local beaches for children, swimming, and stand-up paddling. Note that you must bring your own paddle board. It's like a lake in the ocean.
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Yoga Floats
One of the best local beaches for children, swimming, and stand-up paddling. Note that you must bring your own paddle board. It's like a lake in the ocean.
Arts & Culture
Chief's Luau
400 Farrington HwyConsidered one of the best luau.