Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
I've been eating in Roy's since he opened in Hawaii Kai in 1985. We keep going back. I've eaten in several of his restaurants including New York City when Roy was in the World Trade Center area.
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Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers StI've been eating in Roy's since he opened in Hawaii Kai in 1985. We keep going back. I've eaten in several of his restaurants including New York City when Roy was in the World Trade Center area.
Another short walk down the beach to this fun place fronting the beach. Look for coupon specials in the local guidebooks. Karaoke some evenings and other entertainment. Breakfast buffet.
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Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar
2169 Kālia RdAnother short walk down the beach to this fun place fronting the beach. Look for coupon specials in the local guidebooks. Karaoke some evenings and other entertainment. Breakfast buffet.
Buffalo Wild Wings
91-1061 Keaunui DrIts a national chain across the street.
It's the surfer hangout fr breakfast and lunch
It has the best Malasadas in my book.
It's across from world famous Sunset Beach.
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Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyIt's the surfer hangout fr breakfast and lunch
It has the best Malasadas in my book.
It's across from world famous Sunset Beach.
It's down the beach and named for the surfing legend. Nice AM walk then stop for breakfast. Great for lunch, pupus, dinner and live local music.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveIt's down the beach and named for the surfing legend. Nice AM walk then stop for breakfast. Great for lunch, pupus, dinner and live local music.
Great grass fed beef burgers prepared different ways. Hot dogs and chicken too. Quick service and additional locations.
Mahaloha Burger
1450 Ala Moana BlvdGreat grass fed beef burgers prepared different ways. Hot dogs and chicken too. Quick service and additional locations.
Great selection of fine gourmet sausages and hot dogs with creative toppings. Try the lobster roll dog or Hawaiian (my favorite) or even a vegan dog (coming soon) Great creme brulee. Tell them Steve the contractor'e friend Pat recommended you. It's in the newest hip Kaka’ako neighborhood in Honolulu.
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Hanks Haute Dogs
324 Coral StGreat selection of fine gourmet sausages and hot dogs with creative toppings. Try the lobster roll dog or Hawaiian (my favorite) or even a vegan dog (coming soon) Great creme brulee. Tell them Steve the contractor'e friend Pat recommended you. It's in the newest hip Kaka’ako neighborhood in Honolulu.
Good food, friendly service and a great spot to eat when touring North Shore's Haleiwia.
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Uncle Bo's Haleiwa
66-111 Kamehameha HwyGood food, friendly service and a great spot to eat when touring North Shore's Haleiwia.
Harbor Pub
1765 Ala Moana BlvdIn the Ilikai Lobby, Valerie, the proprietor, and her staff will happily give you samples of any and all flavors. Popcorn, sundaes, waffle cones and beverages are served. Watch for specials on certain days of the week. This is GREAT ice cream, locally made and not overly sweetened like some other chains.
Dave's Ice Cream At The Ilikai
1777 Ala Moana BlvdIn the Ilikai Lobby, Valerie, the proprietor, and her staff will happily give you samples of any and all flavors. Popcorn, sundaes, waffle cones and beverages are served. Watch for specials on certain days of the week. This is GREAT ice cream, locally made and not overly sweetened like some other chains.
Phuket Thai
401 Kamakee StGood Thai food, reasonable price near Whole Foods.
Everything Else
Rent chairs, paddle boards, etc at lower prices than the Hilton beachfront. A short walk down the beach. This is the US military hotel and is a nice spot on the ocean.
Hale Koa Hotel
2055 Kālia RdRent chairs, paddle boards, etc at lower prices than the Hilton beachfront. A short walk down the beach. This is the US military hotel and is a nice spot on the ocean.
Another Hawaii institution. They make donuts Portuguese style, day and night. They sell them warm from the oven.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveAnother Hawaii institution. They make donuts Portuguese style, day and night. They sell them warm from the oven.
Always hip always happening. Lots of expensive shops and restaurants and often free entertainment. It's near Roy's, my favorite restaurant in Hawaii.
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Waikiki Beach Walk
227 Lewers StAlways hip always happening. Lots of expensive shops and restaurants and often free entertainment. It's near Roy's, my favorite restaurant in Hawaii.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kitsch decor, good burgers, brews and local specials at reasonable prices.Also in walking distance from my condo.
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Cheeseburger In Paradise
2500 Kalakaua AveKitsch decor, good burgers, brews and local specials at reasonable prices.Also in walking distance from my condo.
Another hip dining spot outpost of the renowned New York City restaurant.
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Nobu Honolulu
1118 Ala Moana BlvdAnother hip dining spot outpost of the renowned New York City restaurant.
Because it's where the Hawaii Five O gang hangout on the TV show. Great music and cocktails at this Hilton Hawaiian Village Bar on the beach. Food too but at hotel restaurant prices.
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Tropics Bar & Grill
2005 Kālia RdBecause it's where the Hawaii Five O gang hangout on the TV show. Great music and cocktails at this Hilton Hawaiian Village Bar on the beach. Food too but at hotel restaurant prices.
It is just across the street and gets a local crowd. Good service and extra cheesy pizza.
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Harbor Pub
1765 Ala Moana BlvdIt is just across the street and gets a local crowd. Good service and extra cheesy pizza.
Local musicians, bar, pool tables and just a little bit seedy but that is part of the ambiance.
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Hawaiian Brian's
1680 Kapiolani BlvdLocal musicians, bar, pool tables and just a little bit seedy but that is part of the ambiance.
Entertainment & Activities
Waikiki Akvaryumu
2777 Kalakaua AveA small but interesting sight.
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AvenueSmall zoo, easy to see in half a day then hike Diamond Head.
Arts & Culture
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StAbsolutely the best local collection and special events.
Run by Brigham Young University this attraction provides a good insight into Polynesian culture and history. The luau serves many guests but attempts to honor traditions and explain the respect the Hawaiians had for the animals and fish they ate. They also have a theatre with a later in the evening performance. If you do all prepare to spend the whole day. Driving in the dark can be challenging if you have never driven in Hawaii at night. Much is outdoors but light rain never bothers me. Although many tourists come here it is a cut above being touristy.
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Polylnesian cutlural center
Run by Brigham Young University this attraction provides a good insight into Polynesian culture and history. The luau serves many guests but attempts to honor traditions and explain the respect the Hawaiians had for the animals and fish they ate. They also have a theatre with a later in the evening performance. If you do all prepare to spend the whole day. Driving in the dark can be challenging if you have never driven in Hawaii at night. Much is outdoors but light rain never bothers me. Although many tourists come here it is a cut above being touristy.
This was the heiress, Doris Duke's home. Very interesting art collection in her home.
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirThis was the heiress, Doris Duke's home. Very interesting art collection in her home.
Did you know the last Hawaiian Queen was held prisoner here?So interesting, guided tour, Hawaiian history, furnishings and gift shop.
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Iolanipaleis
364 S King StDid you know the last Hawaiian Queen was held prisoner here?So interesting, guided tour, Hawaiian history, furnishings and gift shop.
Getting Around
SIX affordable public buses stop in front of The Ilikai. You can go anyplace.
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TheBus
SIX affordable public buses stop in front of The Ilikai. You can go anyplace.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2552 Kalakaua AveIt is just across the street in Discovery Bay.
Very nice staff and they can pick you up at the Ilikai and drop you off. It's walkable too.
We have car rental desks at the Ilikai lobby also.
Hertz Car Rental
205 Lewers StVery nice staff and they can pick you up at the Ilikai and drop you off. It's walkable too.
We have car rental desks at the Ilikai lobby also.
Sightseeing
Historic Pearl Harbor is a must see. Book as early as you can. Don't wait until you get to Hawaii as it is a top destination.
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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlHistoric Pearl Harbor is a must see. Book as early as you can. Don't wait until you get to Hawaii as it is a top destination.
Diamond Head Crater Hike
Kapahuluit is ICONIC.
Waikiki Trolley Pink Line Pick Up Spot
1386 Ala Moana BlvdIts out front and it passes all the shopping spots.
It's world renowned and deservedly so. It's just down the ramp in back of my building.
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Waikiki Beach
It's world renowned and deservedly so. It's just down the ramp in back of my building.
Blow Hole Plus Creeck
8699 HI-72Parking limited so stop when you can get a spot.