Guidebook for East Honolulu

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Guidebook for East Honolulu

Food Scene

38 locals recommend
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Ave
38 locals recommend
Great food provided by local chef Ed Kenny. This is where Anthony Bourdain filmed the Hawaii episode of 'Parts Unknown'. Reservation recommended for weekend dinners.
80 locals recommend
Town
3458 Waialae Ave
80 locals recommend
Great food provided by local chef Ed Kenny. This is where Anthony Bourdain filmed the Hawaii episode of 'Parts Unknown'. Reservation recommended for weekend dinners.
Good and quality local ingredients! Same owner as Town!
43 locals recommend
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae Ave
43 locals recommend
Good and quality local ingredients! Same owner as Town!
Great breakfast and lunch cafe. Local ingredients.
24 locals recommend
Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae Ave
24 locals recommend
Great breakfast and lunch cafe. Local ingredients.
Delicious fusion breakfast and lunch.
30 locals recommend
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th Ave
30 locals recommend
Delicious fusion breakfast and lunch.
Feed your craving with great ramen!
Goma Tei Ramen Kahala
4211 Waialae Ave
Feed your craving with great ramen!
Delicious Japanese hot pot!
9 locals recommend
ASUKA
3620 Waialae Ave
9 locals recommend
Delicious Japanese hot pot!
Hands down best poke/seafood in town and only a 2 mile drive from the apartment.
45 locals recommend
Fresh Catch Kaimuki
1113 Kapahulu Ave
45 locals recommend
Hands down best poke/seafood in town and only a 2 mile drive from the apartment.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cute pub with all sorts of taps and delicious pupus (appetizers). Parking in rear!
48 locals recommend
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae Ave
48 locals recommend
Cute pub with all sorts of taps and delicious pupus (appetizers). Parking in rear!

Parks & Nature

Small beach at the end of Waikiki with ample parking. Still considered Waikiki, but away from the hustle and bustle and a good mix of local and visitor crowd. Right next to Kapiolani park which ha great running/exercise areas.
57 locals recommend
Kaimana Beach
57 locals recommend
Small beach at the end of Waikiki with ample parking. Still considered Waikiki, but away from the hustle and bustle and a good mix of local and visitor crowd. Right next to Kapiolani park which ha great running/exercise areas.
Must visit! It is a ~45 min walk to the top of Diamondhead with breath taking views of Waikiki, the city, and even the hill you are staying on!
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
347 locals recommend
Must visit! It is a ~45 min walk to the top of Diamondhead with breath taking views of Waikiki, the city, and even the hill you are staying on!
Great hike and much cooler mountain side with great views of the valleys.
18 locals recommend
Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area
1600 Ruth Pl
18 locals recommend
Great hike and much cooler mountain side with great views of the valleys.
Park at the trail head and walk to a world famous tropical waterfall. Bring bug spray, water and good hiking shoes. Be prepared to get rained on sometimes!
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa Rd
198 locals recommend
Park at the trail head and walk to a world famous tropical waterfall. Bring bug spray, water and good hiking shoes. Be prepared to get rained on sometimes!
Great grassy area with lots of banyan trees and a short walk to the beach. Lots of parking and great for potlocks or BBQs.
65 locals recommend
Kapiolani Park Beach
65 locals recommend
Great grassy area with lots of banyan trees and a short walk to the beach. Lots of parking and great for potlocks or BBQs.
Great community park with tennis courts and stunning views of the city! A short but scenic walk from your residence!
Maunalani Community Park
4625 Sierra Dr
Great community park with tennis courts and stunning views of the city! A short but scenic walk from your residence!

Arts & Culture

Simply lots of Hawaiian history!
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St
361 locals recommend
Simply lots of Hawaiian history!
The only palace in the United States! Belongs to the Hawaiian kingdom times. Best to reserve a tour.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King St
263 locals recommend
The only palace in the United States! Belongs to the Hawaiian kingdom times. Best to reserve a tour.

Shopping

There is everything there, Lots of local and iconic brands, great restaurants. Everyone there is a local! Wholefoods and Pukas the cute bar attached to it are great!
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Ave
196 locals recommend
There is everything there, Lots of local and iconic brands, great restaurants. Everyone there is a local! Wholefoods and Pukas the cute bar attached to it are great!
The world's largest open air mall! Lots of brands including local brands. Lots of great restaurants.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
829 locals recommend
The world's largest open air mall! Lots of brands including local brands. Lots of great restaurants.

Getting Around

Bus no. 14 stops at Lanipili pl and Monterrey dr and goes all the way to Waikiki. $2-3 fare in cash needed.
Lanipili Place
Lanipili Place
Bus no. 14 stops at Lanipili pl and Monterrey dr and goes all the way to Waikiki. $2-3 fare in cash needed.

Essentials

Hands down best booze shop on the island! And they have great fresh Poke.
58 locals recommend
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae Ave
58 locals recommend
Hands down best booze shop on the island! And they have great fresh Poke.