Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Take a picture with the iconic sign and order a single or dozen malasadas. A delicious round Portuguese donut with or without filling. Try original (dusted in sugar) or filled with flavors like macadamia cream, haupia (Hawaii coconut cream). A must!
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveTake a picture with the iconic sign and order a single or dozen malasadas. A delicious round Portuguese donut with or without filling. Try original (dusted in sugar) or filled with flavors like macadamia cream, haupia (Hawaii coconut cream). A must!
Local - iconic and must have plate lunches of local comfort food where almost every plate is served with a scoop of Mac salad and rice. Must try the loco moco which is layered from the bottom with rice, a hamburger steak, fried egg and covered with gravy. Find a nice place to nap!
85 locals recommend
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina Ave Local - iconic and must have plate lunches of local comfort food where almost every plate is served with a scoop of Mac salad and rice. Must try the loco moco which is layered from the bottom with rice, a hamburger steak, fried egg and covered with gravy. Find a nice place to nap!
Sweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu AveIconic - local fav: best shaved ice in town. For a few dollars cool down on a hot day with a sweet icy treat.
58 locals recommend
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StIconic - local fav: best shaved ice in town. For a few dollars cool down on a hot day with a sweet icy treat.
Local comfort food in local sized portions. Go for thier special fried rice, pork chops, mochiko chicken. Sooo Ono!
80 locals recommend
Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveLocal comfort food in local sized portions. Go for thier special fried rice, pork chops, mochiko chicken. Sooo Ono!
Mahina & Sun’s
412 Lewers StBest representation of modern local food. Pull up for FREE valet.
Consistently awarded best Chinese food in town. Go for Chan special fried rice, salt and pepper pork shops, honey walnut shrimp, etc. Absolute fav!
17 locals recommend
Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith StConsistently awarded best Chinese food in town. Go for Chan special fried rice, salt and pepper pork shops, honey walnut shrimp, etc. Absolute fav!
Local modern Vietnamese food. Their now famous bowls of pho took them from a food stand at the farmer's market to two restaurants.
19 locals recommend
Piggy Smalls
1200 Ala Moana BlvdLocal modern Vietnamese food. Their now famous bowls of pho took them from a food stand at the farmer's market to two restaurants.
A local favorite famous for their manapua, the baked version of bao buns and ah-mazing! Various types of fillings, most popular char sui. Don't leave without ordering some half moons and porkhash too!
Royal Kitchen
100 N Beretania StA local favorite famous for their manapua, the baked version of bao buns and ah-mazing! Various types of fillings, most popular char sui. Don't leave without ordering some half moons and porkhash too!
Quick easy sushi. Order via iPad and have sushi trays delivered via bullet trains. Kids will love it.
7 locals recommend
Genki Sushi USA
888 Kapahulu AveQuick easy sushi. Order via iPad and have sushi trays delivered via bullet trains. Kids will love it.
Must go/eat for fresh fish and local plate lunches. Fresh poke bowls are mazing.
11 locals recommend
Yama's Fish Market
2332 Young StMust go/eat for fresh fish and local plate lunches. Fresh poke bowls are mazing.
Known for their small shop and big taste. Poke on point! Walkable and right in the neighborhood.
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveKnown for their small shop and big taste. Poke on point! Walkable and right in the neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Parts are paved but its all literally uphill. Stairs and winding switchbacks it will take you to an breathtaking view of the south coastline overlooking Waikiki.
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Parts are paved but its all literally uphill. Stairs and winding switchbacks it will take you to an breathtaking view of the south coastline overlooking Waikiki.
Great for kids. Smaller venue for snorkeling and/or wading in water. Wear reef shoes.
191 locals recommend
Sharks Cove
Great for kids. Smaller venue for snorkeling and/or wading in water. Wear reef shoes.
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana BlvdGreat for families. Lots of space and water is calm.
Fully paved walk climbing in elevation to an amazing view of the Waimanalo Coastline. A fab workout.
261 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailFully paved walk climbing in elevation to an amazing view of the Waimanalo Coastline. A fab workout.
Arts & Culture
Iolani Palace
364 S King StEssentials
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveWhole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdWalmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StShopping
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveSALT At Our Kakaako
691 Auahi StSightseeing
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetNu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveEntertainment & Activities
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyHonolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveWaikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveClean comfortable modern theater experience.
104 locals recommend
Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StClean comfortable modern theater experience.