Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Order the hamachi carpacio, emperor roll, doraku roll, and miso butterfish.
58 locals recommend
Doraku
2233 Kalakaua AveOrder the hamachi carpacio, emperor roll, doraku roll, and miso butterfish.
Peace Cafe
2239 S King StHealthy organic food :)
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StDelicious food, located in Chinatown.
Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StThe FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StAlan Wong's Honolulu
1857 S King StFine dining, very expensive!
Café Kaila
2919 Kapiolani BlvdGreat breakfast spot!
The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
6600 Kalanianaʻole HighwayFine Dining
Nobu Honolulu
1118 Ala Moana BlvdFine dining sushi.
$100/per person
This is a restaurant and a bar. Very close the apartment and is quite trendy now.
35 locals recommend
Pint and Jigger
410 S King StThis is a restaurant and a bar. Very close the apartment and is quite trendy now.
Popular restaurant and bar with a budget friendly menu and delicious dishes! Make a reservation as this place fills up. Popular local spot.
105 locals recommend
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AvePopular restaurant and bar with a budget friendly menu and delicious dishes! Make a reservation as this place fills up. Popular local spot.
This is a very popular spot among the locals but is located in a not so nice part of town.
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StThis is a very popular spot among the locals but is located in a not so nice part of town.
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveLocated pretty close to the apartment.
This is located on the North Shore of Oahu but is a very popular spot!
183 locals recommend
Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyThis is located on the North Shore of Oahu but is a very popular spot!
House Without a Key
2199 Kālia RdFine dining with stunning views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rumfire is my favorite spot on the island. It's located in the Sheraton Hotel and sits right on the water. It's a great place to enjoy drinks and pupus (appetizers). It also turns into a nightclub on Friday and Saturday evenings. The views are amazing of Diamond Head.
190 locals recommend
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveRumfire is my favorite spot on the island. It's located in the Sheraton Hotel and sits right on the water. It's a great place to enjoy drinks and pupus (appetizers). It also turns into a nightclub on Friday and Saturday evenings. The views are amazing of Diamond Head.
Bevy
675 Auahi StTrendy bar
THE MODERN HONOLULU
1775 Ala Moana BlvdThe Modern hotel has a lobby bar and a nightclub upstairs.
Everything Else
The North Shore is my favorite part of the island. It has huge waves and cute boutique stores. The drive up there from Waikiki is beautiful.
17 locals recommend
Northshore Oahu Hawaii
The North Shore is my favorite part of the island. It has huge waves and cute boutique stores. The drive up there from Waikiki is beautiful.
Essentials
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StIt's VERY crowded but the cheapest prices on island.
Grocery prices in Hawaii are quite high so be prepared to spend twice as much as you may be used to spending.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveGrocery prices in Hawaii are quite high so be prepared to spend twice as much as you may be used to spending.
Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StVegetarian Grocery Store
Kokua Market Natural Foods
2643 S King StHealthy organic grocery store
Longs is a great option if you don't want to go to Wal-mart. They have everything, including a pharmacy.
CVS
1401 S Beretania StLongs is a great option if you don't want to go to Wal-mart. They have everything, including a pharmacy.
Parks & Nature
One of the hardest hikes on island. This is stairway going straight up the mountain.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadOne of the hardest hikes on island. This is stairway going straight up the mountain.
This park has many different species of plumeria trees. You can smell the different varieties. There are also cacti and other dessert like plants.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadThis park has many different species of plumeria trees. You can smell the different varieties. There are also cacti and other dessert like plants.
There is a paved trail leading up to the Makapu'u lighthouse. The views here are stunning and you can catch paragliders. You can also hike down the mountain (not paved) to the tidepools.
23 locals recommend
Makapu'u Tide Pools
There is a paved trail leading up to the Makapu'u lighthouse. The views here are stunning and you can catch paragliders. You can also hike down the mountain (not paved) to the tidepools.
This is a very popular trail among the locals and tourists alike. It can get crowded but there is a waterfall at the end.
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdThis is a very popular trail among the locals and tourists alike. It can get crowded but there is a waterfall at the end.
Diamond Head is an iconic natural monument on Oahu. It is the now inactive volcano that originally created this island. You can hike to the top of it. It's quite popular so there will be a lot of people on this hike to the top but the views are worth the climb!
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Diamond Head is an iconic natural monument on Oahu. It is the now inactive volcano that originally created this island. You can hike to the top of it. It's quite popular so there will be a lot of people on this hike to the top but the views are worth the climb!
This beach is very popular among the tourists and locals alike. It has the iconic "Mouks" islands and is a popular spot for kayaking.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
This beach is very popular among the tourists and locals alike. It has the iconic "Mouks" islands and is a popular spot for kayaking.
This trail is quite long, 4 hours or more, but has stunning views of the island is worth it!
58 locals recommend
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailThis trail is quite long, 4 hours or more, but has stunning views of the island is worth it!
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrYou can drive up here for stunning views day or night.
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetYou can drive up here for stunning views day or night.
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwaySnorkeling
'Aiea Loop Trail
'Aiea Loop TrailYou can see Highway H-3 from here, pretty cool views!
This is my favorite beach on the entire island. It's a tiny cove that can be accessed from the parking lot of the Halona Blowhole Lookout.
81 locals recommend
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72This is my favorite beach on the entire island. It's a tiny cove that can be accessed from the parking lot of the Halona Blowhole Lookout.
Great spot to people watch. Lots of body boarders here who surf the huge barrels right on shore.
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Great spot to people watch. Lots of body boarders here who surf the huge barrels right on shore.
The most beautiful water on the island with a backdrop of stunning mountains. Magic.
101 locals recommend
Waimanalo Beach
The most beautiful water on the island with a backdrop of stunning mountains. Magic.
Makua Beach
Great for camping, no permit necessary. Beautiful west side beach.
Great north shore spot. This is where the Eddie surfing competition is held.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
Great north shore spot. This is where the Eddie surfing competition is held.
Arts & Culture
Polylnesian cutlural center
This is very popular touristy spot.
Sightseeing
Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveStunning views, hiking not necessary to see the views.