Guidebook for Honolulu
Parks & Nature
A short hike from your doorstep! Beware of mosquitoes due to lush tropical vegetation
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdA short hike from your doorstep! Beware of mosquitoes due to lush tropical vegetation
Staring out at the circular-shaped shore of Hanauma Bay on the southeast tip of East Honolulu, you can imagine how this beautiful cove was once a volcanic crater. Today it is a nature reserve and a snorkeler's favorite spot. Tropical fishes galore!
52 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay Nature Park station
Staring out at the circular-shaped shore of Hanauma Bay on the southeast tip of East Honolulu, you can imagine how this beautiful cove was once a volcanic crater. Today it is a nature reserve and a snorkeler's favorite spot. Tropical fishes galore!
A small protected cove with shallow water. Three Tables Beach is part of the Pupukea Beach Marine Sanctuary in Oahu.
Our family's favorite beach - pack a bento and enjoy the day!
46 locals recommend
Three Tables Beach
A small protected cove with shallow water. Three Tables Beach is part of the Pupukea Beach Marine Sanctuary in Oahu.
Our family's favorite beach - pack a bento and enjoy the day!
Entertainment & Activities
Often rated the #1 beach in Hawaii. Swim, lay on the beach, rent a kayak,
77 locals recommend
Kailua Beach
Often rated the #1 beach in Hawaii. Swim, lay on the beach, rent a kayak,
Waikiki is a "must" for tourist. Stroll along the beach, swim in the bright blue waters, hike Diamond Head, shopping, restaurants for any budget galore
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
Waikiki is a "must" for tourist. Stroll along the beach, swim in the bright blue waters, hike Diamond Head, shopping, restaurants for any budget galore
Getting Around
Bus stops are conveniently located 5 minutes away. Take an umbrella as Manoa is known for its showers
41 locals recommend
TheBus
Bus stops are conveniently located 5 minutes away. Take an umbrella as Manoa is known for its showers
Shopping
Town center of Manoa to meet all of your needs - groceries, bank, pharmacy, ethnic restaurants, yoga studio, hair salons,coffee houses
24 locals recommend
Mānoa Marketplace
2752 Woodlawn DrTown center of Manoa to meet all of your needs - groceries, bank, pharmacy, ethnic restaurants, yoga studio, hair salons,coffee houses
Lanikai Beach
So relaxing and refreshing! This is Hawaii!
Food Scene
Visit transformed downtown Honolulu. China Town, quaint eateries and bars, boutiques, WalMart
28 locals recommend
Downtown
Visit transformed downtown Honolulu. China Town, quaint eateries and bars, boutiques, WalMart
Experience traditional Hawaiian food, a hula show, enjoy a gorgeous Hawaiian sunset...a must for tourists
42 locals recommend
Germaine's Luau
91-119 Olai StExperience traditional Hawaiian food, a hula show, enjoy a gorgeous Hawaiian sunset...a must for tourists
Morning Glass Coffee
307 Kamani StreetExcellent scones, coffee and breakfast - a 5 minute drive
Well known for its healthy sandwiches and smoothies. An iconic local favorite
26 locals recommend
Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
2904 E Manoa RdWell known for its healthy sandwiches and smoothies. An iconic local favorite
Enjoy the freshest catch of the day...located next to the fish auction site.
77 locals recommend
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyEnjoy the freshest catch of the day...located next to the fish auction site.
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveOutdoor restaurant in Waikiki well known for its food and drinks!
"Immortalized in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel, House Without A Key is Halekulani's popular indoor/outdoor gathering spot for informal breakfast, lunch, cocktails" Enjoy the fabulous sunsets and talented Hawaiian musicians
33 locals recommend
House Without a Key
2199 Kālia Rd"Immortalized in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel, House Without A Key is Halekulani's popular indoor/outdoor gathering spot for informal breakfast, lunch, cocktails" Enjoy the fabulous sunsets and talented Hawaiian musicians
A 10 minute drive down University Avenue. 5 star Japanese restaurant considered one of the best in the U.S. Reservations required.
9 locals recommend
Imanas Tei Restaurant
2626 S King StA 10 minute drive down University Avenue. 5 star Japanese restaurant considered one of the best in the U.S. Reservations required.
Superb food, wonderful setting among luxury homes, enjoy the fiery Hawaiian sunsets as it sets on the western most tip of Oahu.
Traffic to the Leeward Coast can be arduous....weekend visit is recommended
56 locals recommend
Roy's
92-1220 Ali'inui DrSuperb food, wonderful setting among luxury homes, enjoy the fiery Hawaiian sunsets as it sets on the western most tip of Oahu.
Traffic to the Leeward Coast can be arduous....weekend visit is recommended
Arts & Culture
Hawaii was the only royal kingdom in the U.S. Visit the palace which served as the royal home and government center
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StHawaii was the only royal kingdom in the U.S. Visit the palace which served as the royal home and government center
Polylnesian cutlural center
Learn about the cultures of the South Pacific
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StLearn about the history and culture of Hawaii.
Sightseeing
Pearl Harbor
Drive to the North Shore and stop by iconic surfing spots (winter not recommended due to 30+ foot waves), enjoy lunch at a roadside eatery, experience rural Oahu, visit old Haleiwa town (and don't forget to get a shaved ice cone - a local and tourist favorite)
175 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyDrive to the North Shore and stop by iconic surfing spots (winter not recommended due to 30+ foot waves), enjoy lunch at a roadside eatery, experience rural Oahu, visit old Haleiwa town (and don't forget to get a shaved ice cone - a local and tourist favorite)
Hike Diamond Head and witness a majestic view of Waikiki and the blue Pacific. 99 steps to steps to the top
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Hike Diamond Head and witness a majestic view of Waikiki and the blue Pacific. 99 steps to steps to the top
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail