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Waikiki Banyan has a very convenient location for getting to the beach and for getting out to the highway.
201 ʻŌhua Ave
201 ʻŌhua AvenueWaikiki Banyan has a very convenient location for getting to the beach and for getting out to the highway.
You are now entering into an area where the best beaches on the island are. Calm waters are more the norm here as there is a protective reef off shore. Good for sunning or swimming for all ages.
101 locals recommend
Waimanalo Beach
You are now entering into an area where the best beaches on the island are. Calm waters are more the norm here as there is a protective reef off shore. Good for sunning or swimming for all ages.
One of the largest properties on the island. Many movies like Jurassic Park have been filmed on this property. You can ride horses or rent 4 wheelers here.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyOne of the largest properties on the island. Many movies like Jurassic Park have been filmed on this property. You can ride horses or rent 4 wheelers here.
Not often found by tourists this is a visual gem. Great coastline views and if your adventurous jump off the cliffs here to cool off. If your in this area it is a must visit.
88 locals recommend
Laie Point State Wayside Park
Hawaii 83Not often found by tourists this is a visual gem. Great coastline views and if your adventurous jump off the cliffs here to cool off. If your in this area it is a must visit.
Interested in playing golf or riding horses? Turtle bay offers both for you to enjoy. Great hotel that also offers townhouses for rent as well.
175 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyInterested in playing golf or riding horses? Turtle bay offers both for you to enjoy. Great hotel that also offers townhouses for rent as well.
Fun walking street at night, many shops. Similar feeling to walking through the ritzyness of Kalakaua.
25 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach Walk
227 Lewers StFun walking street at night, many shops. Similar feeling to walking through the ritzyness of Kalakaua.
Two times a week you can go to Aloha Stadium and walk around the outside and see a huge swap meet. Cheap gifts for people back home can be had here. Parking is about a dollar.
130 locals recommend
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdTwo times a week you can go to Aloha Stadium and walk around the outside and see a huge swap meet. Cheap gifts for people back home can be had here. Parking is about a dollar.
Like the TV show LOST? I loved it! It was filmed here. If you know the show then you will recognize the "others" camp just down from here on the left. Check it out. Great if your a lost fan!
16 locals recommend
Mokulēʻia Army Beach
Farrington HwyLike the TV show LOST? I loved it! It was filmed here. If you know the show then you will recognize the "others" camp just down from here on the left. Check it out. Great if your a lost fan!
Great spot for snorkeling on the North Shore. Pack a lunch or buy one across the street at foodland. Good spot to spend an afternoon swimming..
191 locals recommend
Sharks Cove
Great spot for snorkeling on the North Shore. Pack a lunch or buy one across the street at foodland. Good spot to spend an afternoon swimming..
Sightseeing
A unique walk through the Manoa Valley taking you through an amazing rainforested valley. Along the way you will see enormous ferns and Monkey Pod trees. Easy 45 min hike. Trail can be muddy if wet.
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdA unique walk through the Manoa Valley taking you through an amazing rainforested valley. Along the way you will see enormous ferns and Monkey Pod trees. Easy 45 min hike. Trail can be muddy if wet.
Waterfall hike! Longer than the hike to Manoa Falls, but if you want to venture through rain forest and jump off a cascading water fall then this is a great place to go. Time 1 Hr 25 Min approx.
Maunawili Road
Maunawili RoadWaterfall hike! Longer than the hike to Manoa Falls, but if you want to venture through rain forest and jump off a cascading water fall then this is a great place to go. Time 1 Hr 25 Min approx.
Stunning views of all of Kaneohe, Kailua, Lanikai and the windward side of the Ko'olau Mountains. Small fee to park, but worth it. There are always refreshing breezes rising up the cliffs. Must see.
10 locals recommend
Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside
Stunning views of all of Kaneohe, Kailua, Lanikai and the windward side of the Ko'olau Mountains. Small fee to park, but worth it. There are always refreshing breezes rising up the cliffs. Must see.
Great location for a pic-nic or to get married! Views of Honolulu from here are unbeatable. Bring a lunch and blanket and enjoy a romantic get away! Must see location.
17 locals recommend
Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
2760 Round Top DrGreat location for a pic-nic or to get married! Views of Honolulu from here are unbeatable. Bring a lunch and blanket and enjoy a romantic get away! Must see location.
Rising steadily up the side of the Manoa Valley you will pass amazing ocean and city views. You will pass through bamboo forests and rainforest. Tourists just don't find this hidden gem! Must see!
Round Top Drive
Round Top DriveRising steadily up the side of the Manoa Valley you will pass amazing ocean and city views. You will pass through bamboo forests and rainforest. Tourists just don't find this hidden gem! Must see!
Huge number of fish all living in one place on one coral reef. Fee for entry is approximately $7 and you must go early to get parking. Park at the Koko Head trail head if there is no parking.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayHuge number of fish all living in one place on one coral reef. Fee for entry is approximately $7 and you must go early to get parking. Park at the Koko Head trail head if there is no parking.
Are you in shape? This hike takes you to the top of Koko head volcanoe. Great views of the Kahala coastline and Hawaii Kai. Hike is hot and strenuous. Go slow if your not in good shape.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadAre you in shape? This hike takes you to the top of Koko head volcanoe. Great views of the Kahala coastline and Hawaii Kai. Hike is hot and strenuous. Go slow if your not in good shape.
A wonderfully sandy beach on the east side just past Hanauma Bay. Shore break can be dangerous. If your new to catching waves be carefull. Allways waves for body boarding. Local favorite.
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
A wonderfully sandy beach on the east side just past Hanauma Bay. Shore break can be dangerous. If your new to catching waves be carefull. Allways waves for body boarding. Local favorite.
Movies have been filmed here for a reason. It's really cool. Great for snorkeling and scuba diving as there are many turtles. Do not go when the waves are big! Big waves = death here. Calm days.
23 locals recommend
Halona Beach Cove
Movies have been filmed here for a reason. It's really cool. Great for snorkeling and scuba diving as there are many turtles. Do not go when the waves are big! Big waves = death here. Calm days.
When the waves are big there is water that shoots up through a lava tube and it is visible from the parking area. Do not go over the railing when waves are big. Waves will take you off the rocks.
81 locals recommend
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72When the waves are big there is water that shoots up through a lava tube and it is visible from the parking area. Do not go over the railing when waves are big. Waves will take you off the rocks.
Makapuu Light house is at the end of this hike. Hike is paved and winds around the ridge. Trail is uncovered and can be hot. Bring water and a camera. Great views of windward coast.
261 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailMakapuu Light house is at the end of this hike. Hike is paved and winds around the ridge. Trail is uncovered and can be hot. Bring water and a camera. Great views of windward coast.
My favorite place on earth! Best beach in the world in my opinion! Pack lunch and your trunks and spend the day swimming and sunning. Amazing mt views, powdery sand very blue water. Must see!!!
Waimanalo Bay
My favorite place on earth! Best beach in the world in my opinion! Pack lunch and your trunks and spend the day swimming and sunning. Amazing mt views, powdery sand very blue water. Must see!!!
Another one of the most famous beaches in the world. Go early to get parking here as it is a very popular beach on the weekends. Powdery sand, great views and blue water.
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdAnother one of the most famous beaches in the world. Go early to get parking here as it is a very popular beach on the weekends. Powdery sand, great views and blue water.
While at Kailua beach park why not go for a long swim or rent a kayak? Popoia island is a bird sanctuary and kind of a fun way to enjoy your swimming. Very shallow all the way out. Easy and fun.
Popoia Island
While at Kailua beach park why not go for a long swim or rent a kayak? Popoia island is a bird sanctuary and kind of a fun way to enjoy your swimming. Very shallow all the way out. Easy and fun.
During the winter months you can find some of the worlds most famous surfers hanging out on any one of the beaches on the north shore. Summer time it is calm and peaceful and swimable.
167 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
During the winter months you can find some of the worlds most famous surfers hanging out on any one of the beaches on the north shore. Summer time it is calm and peaceful and swimable.
Calm and a good swimming spot in the summer. Huge waves in the winter and home to the Pipeline surfing tournament.
149 locals recommend
Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdCalm and a good swimming spot in the summer. Huge waves in the winter and home to the Pipeline surfing tournament.
One of the most visible spots from Honolulu. Parking is approx 5 dollars and the hike up takes about 30 min or so. Bring water you are in the hot sun the whole way. Steep stairs, great views, easy.
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
One of the most visible spots from Honolulu. Parking is approx 5 dollars and the hike up takes about 30 min or so. Bring water you are in the hot sun the whole way. Steep stairs, great views, easy.
Peaceful beach park with long nice sandy beach. Good for snorkeling or sunbathing. People just don't find this beach. Want to be away from people then go here.
Sand Island State Recreation Area
Peaceful beach park with long nice sandy beach. Good for snorkeling or sunbathing. People just don't find this beach. Want to be away from people then go here.
Drive up the leeward coast and you will eventually get to the end of the road. Rent a jeep and go 4 wheeling out to the point. I couldn't make it but maybe you can. Great ride out there. Mountains.
66 locals recommend
Ka'ena Point
Farrington HwyDrive up the leeward coast and you will eventually get to the end of the road. Rent a jeep and go 4 wheeling out to the point. I couldn't make it but maybe you can. Great ride out there. Mountains.
Seemingly doubling in size since i was there, you can shop or eat and relax in this little historic town. Maybe get your picture taken on rainbow bridge or get a shave ice at Matsumoto's.
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
Seemingly doubling in size since i was there, you can shop or eat and relax in this little historic town. Maybe get your picture taken on rainbow bridge or get a shave ice at Matsumoto's.
Famous, beautiful and a good spot to swim. Hard to find parking so go early or just space stalk until you get one. Blue water, big waves and white sand. Don't have to swim, but you must visit.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
Famous, beautiful and a good spot to swim. Hard to find parking so go early or just space stalk until you get one. Blue water, big waves and white sand. Don't have to swim, but you must visit.
Walk through a beautiful botanical valley that's leads you to Waimea Falls. Huge monkey pod trees are along the paths. Entrance fee, but you should atleast go up to the gates to see what's up there
145 locals recommend
Waimea Valley
59-864 Kamehameha HwyWalk through a beautiful botanical valley that's leads you to Waimea Falls. Huge monkey pod trees are along the paths. Entrance fee, but you should atleast go up to the gates to see what's up there
Arts & Culture
Learn about Polynesia and the culture of the south pacific. Spend a full day watching and participating in activities you have only seen on National Geographic! Educational also has fun luau.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Learn about Polynesia and the culture of the south pacific. Spend a full day watching and participating in activities you have only seen on National Geographic! Educational also has fun luau.
Located at Sea Life Park you will find Chiefs Luau. One of the newest luau's it has risen to one of the best on the island. Great views of the cliffs. Good food and entertainment. Good Luau
37 locals recommend
Chief's Luau
400 Farrington HwyLocated at Sea Life Park you will find Chiefs Luau. One of the newest luau's it has risen to one of the best on the island. Great views of the cliffs. Good food and entertainment. Good Luau
Every Friday night they have fireworks right on the beach. Walk down for sunset and enjoy a free show and then grab a drink at any one of the hotel bars on the beach.
78 locals recommend
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdEvery Friday night they have fireworks right on the beach. Walk down for sunset and enjoy a free show and then grab a drink at any one of the hotel bars on the beach.
Done playing for the day? Catch a movie at Ward Stadium. Parking is free in the garage around the left of the building. Movies are somewhat expensive and around 12. Do this only if all else is done
104 locals recommend
Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StDone playing for the day? Catch a movie at Ward Stadium. Parking is free in the garage around the left of the building. Movies are somewhat expensive and around 12. Do this only if all else is done
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite restaurant. You are served your food uncooked and you get to cook all your own food on their huge grills! Dinner includes buffet. On ocean views. Average plate is about $20. Worth it!
16 locals recommend
Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar
2169 Kālia RdMy favorite restaurant. You are served your food uncooked and you get to cook all your own food on their huge grills! Dinner includes buffet. On ocean views. Average plate is about $20. Worth it!
Food Scene
Favorite noodle shop. If you don't want to wait too long in line go in the afternoon around 3. Line can get long, but moves quick. Great, made b/4 u noodle shop. Cheep eats, good portions. Try it
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Favorite noodle shop. If you don't want to wait too long in line go in the afternoon around 3. Line can get long, but moves quick. Great, made b/4 u noodle shop. Cheep eats, good portions. Try it
Good location for more reasonably prices food. Noodle dishes are good. Appetizer specials are cheap. Good curry dishes and great katsu. Parking can be hard to find. Can park below building too.
15 locals recommend
Curry House Coco Ichibanya
1960 Kapiolani BlvdGood location for more reasonably prices food. Noodle dishes are good. Appetizer specials are cheap. Good curry dishes and great katsu. Parking can be hard to find. Can park below building too.
Best asian shave ice or milk tea on the island! Like asian shave ice with red bean, condensed milk, pudding, taro and ice cream together? Best spot on island to get it! Be daring try it!!!
6 locals recommend
Coffee or Tea?
1960 Kapiolani BlvdBest asian shave ice or milk tea on the island! Like asian shave ice with red bean, condensed milk, pudding, taro and ice cream together? Best spot on island to get it! Be daring try it!!!
Shopping
Best dive shop on the island. Certified or not they will treat you right. Wide variety of dive options for all levels. Ask for Chris Fidelibus and he will make sure your party is well taken care of
6 locals recommend
Waikiki Diving Center
424 Nāhua StBest dive shop on the island. Certified or not they will treat you right. Wide variety of dive options for all levels. Ask for Chris Fidelibus and he will make sure your party is well taken care of
This should be your first stop once you get off the plane! Food is expensive here. Load up here and at Sam's Club upstairs and cook at home or you will go broke. Seriously spend ur money on fun!
159 locals recommend
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StThis should be your first stop once you get off the plane! Food is expensive here. Load up here and at Sam's Club upstairs and cook at home or you will go broke. Seriously spend ur money on fun!
Here's Sam's too! Fill the fridge and save your money for fun stuff!
65 locals recommend
Hy's Steak House
2440 Kūhiō AvenueHere's Sam's too! Fill the fridge and save your money for fun stuff!