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Yoga Hawaii
1152 Koko Head Aveamazing yoga classes
Great selection of wine and liquor. Also sells yummy poke (raw fish).
58 locals recommend
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveGreat selection of wine and liquor. Also sells yummy poke (raw fish).
hike the crater and see an amazing view. Also go down to the shore and go for a surf
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
Kapahuluhike the crater and see an amazing view. Also go down to the shore and go for a surf
Kaka'ako
Cool grafitti murals and art events happen here in this area
Safeway
888 Kapahulu Avegrocery store closest to my house
Longs Drugs
1030 S King Stdrug store close by
Food Scene
Town
3458 Waialae AveThey support local organic agriculture. Menu changes daily and is DELICIOUS!
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Avenice local coffee shop, food is good too
It is AMAZING! Tried the cajun seared ahi or the dynamite shrimp. You won't be disappointed. A nice place for cocktails too.
105 locals recommend
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveIt is AMAZING! Tried the cajun seared ahi or the dynamite shrimp. You won't be disappointed. A nice place for cocktails too.
Doraku Izakaya and Sushi
1009 Kapiolani BlvdYummy sushi
Vegetarian and Vegan food available. Full bar and life music in their lounge next door.
21 locals recommend
Downbeat Diner and Lounge
42 N Hotel StVegetarian and Vegan food available. Full bar and life music in their lounge next door.
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StAmazing coco-puffs
Great restaurant for poke and fish. Nearby the fish auction where all the fish gets landed and sold. Ask around for an early morning tour.
77 locals recommend
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyGreat restaurant for poke and fish. Nearby the fish auction where all the fish gets landed and sold. Ask around for an early morning tour.
Starbucks
949 Auahi Stclose by, good seating for working with Wifi
fun local cafe frequented by artists and local community. They have a big multi purpose room in the back that hosts a variety of events
16 locals recommend
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Stfun local cafe frequented by artists and local community. They have a big multi purpose room in the back that hosts a variety of events
Soul De Cuba Cafe
yummy food and mojitos
Longhi's Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana BoulevardOpen air restaurant and bar with a view over the parking lot to the beach
Yummy fish tacos, have a small outdoor seating area good for after surfing. Live music I think on Wed nights
9 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
940 Auahi StYummy fish tacos, have a small outdoor seating area good for after surfing. Live music I think on Wed nights
Fun place for a drink on the beach. Sunday early evening they have live music event.
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveFun place for a drink on the beach. Sunday early evening they have live music event.
Green Papaya
yummy spicy tofu salad!!
Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar
1585 Kapiolani Blvdyummy food; good happy hour
Sightseeing
Nice locals beach with a great swimming area, plenty of parking on the Kapiolani Park side
6 locals recommend
The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel
2863 Kalakaua AveNice locals beach with a great swimming area, plenty of parking on the Kapiolani Park side
Yoga Floats
beautiful beach close to everything
Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
102 Ohe Stsurfing and bodyboard nearby
Kailua Beach
gorgeous white sand beach
This is where you get a charter boat to take you out on a fun tour, glass bottom boat, pirate ship, fishing, diving, etc. Also, great surfing nearby
14 locals recommend
Kewalo Basin Harbor
1125 Ala Moana BlvdThis is where you get a charter boat to take you out on a fun tour, glass bottom boat, pirate ship, fishing, diving, etc. Also, great surfing nearby
nice swimming beach, war memorial. Duke Kahanamoku used to swim in this natatorium back in the day.
7 locals recommend
Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium
2815 Kalākaua Avenuenice swimming beach, war memorial. Duke Kahanamoku used to swim in this natatorium back in the day.
nice hike if you like stair climbing. Can be hot, bring water and sunscreen. Nice views at the top.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Roadnice hike if you like stair climbing. Can be hot, bring water and sunscreen. Nice views at the top.
Great snorkeling. Closed tuesdays, expect big crowds. Entry fee for non-residents
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGreat snorkeling. Closed tuesdays, expect big crowds. Entry fee for non-residents
Sunset Beach
north shore surf spot, hosts local surfing competitions
Essentials
Whole Food... lot of yummy stuff including a great fresh fish local fish selection and lots of prepared food.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdWhole Food... lot of yummy stuff including a great fresh fish local fish selection and lots of prepared food.
Tamashiro Market
802 N King StGreat place to buy local fresh fish
Shopping
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdLarge open air mall
smaller upscale mall with movie theaters, book stores, yummy restaurants and coffee shops.
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Avesmaller upscale mall with movie theaters, book stores, yummy restaurants and coffee shops.
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdFood, shopping, movies
Ross Dress for Less
333 Ward AveCheap place to buy clothes
Hawaiian South Shore The Surf Boutique
320 Ward AveSurf shop, great selection
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar 35
35 N Hotel StFun Bar and Restaurant if you want to see local nightlife
The Manifest
32 N Hotel StLocal Bar, live music and yummy cocktails
Mai Tai Bar
1450 Ala Moana Blvdlocal spot, live music open air
Phuket Thai
401 Kamakee Styummy thai food
Arts & Culture
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StArt Museum
Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
2411 Makiki Heights DrArt Museum