Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StTheir coco puffs are amazing!
Wanna try some local favorites?This is about a 5 min drive away. Try their loco moco, kalua pig, and lau lau. This is a hole in the wall place,doesn't look the cleanest on the outside but taste yum!
8 locals recommend
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
1711 Liliha StWanna try some local favorites?This is about a 5 min drive away. Try their loco moco, kalua pig, and lau lau. This is a hole in the wall place,doesn't look the cleanest on the outside but taste yum!
Siam Garden Cafe
1130 N Nimitz HwyThis is my favorite Thai restaurant on the island!
If you come to Oahu you must try some Kahuku Shrimp. This is my favorite. They steak, mahi, squid kahuku shrimp is a savory garlic butter, or spicy sauce. This comes out to about 10-14$ a plate.
156 locals recommend
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyIf you come to Oahu you must try some Kahuku Shrimp. This is my favorite. They steak, mahi, squid kahuku shrimp is a savory garlic butter, or spicy sauce. This comes out to about 10-14$ a plate.
Entertainment & Activities
Swim and snorkel right next to the fishes. The fishes can come inches away from you. The only rule is please do not touch/harass the fishes.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwaySwim and snorkel right next to the fishes. The fishes can come inches away from you. The only rule is please do not touch/harass the fishes.
This is our only water park on the island! You and your kids will have a blast
91 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyThis is our only water park on the island! You and your kids will have a blast
Shopping
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThis used to be the biggest outdoor mall in the USA.
Pineapple County
342 Lewers StMy favorite local boutique.
Everything Else
$7 a poke bowl. This is fresh raw ahi cut in to pieces on rice with local sauce! Poke is a local favorite and is a must try! My favorite is the "spicy ahi" poke bowl.
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu Ave$7 a poke bowl. This is fresh raw ahi cut in to pieces on rice with local sauce! Poke is a local favorite and is a must try! My favorite is the "spicy ahi" poke bowl.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chart House Waikiki
1765 Ala Moana BlvdGreat music, food and alcohol
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveGreat Food and alcohol! Reservation is recommended
Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveFood portions are big meant for family style.