Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
When in Hawaii you must try the local foods. Zippy's is one of our local favorite fast food and casual dining chain restaurant. There is a dished called Loco Moco it is highly recommended.
9 locals recommend
Zippy's Makiki
1222 S King StWhen in Hawaii you must try the local foods. Zippy's is one of our local favorite fast food and casual dining chain restaurant. There is a dished called Loco Moco it is highly recommended.
THE STREET, a Michael Mina Social House
Guava pancake is a must have.
These aren't your typical udon noodles. Sanuki-style Udon is known for its backbreaking noodle-making process that results in a delicious toothsome meal.
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.These aren't your typical udon noodles. Sanuki-style Udon is known for its backbreaking noodle-making process that results in a delicious toothsome meal.
If you love seafood this is a spot to go! Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles.
77 locals recommend
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyIf you love seafood this is a spot to go! Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles.
Good breakfast selections such as corn beef hash and pancakes with a nice view of Waikiki beach.
100 locals recommend
LuLu's Waikiki
2586 Kalakaua AveGood breakfast selections such as corn beef hash and pancakes with a nice view of Waikiki beach.
One of the best shave ice on the island.This popular neighborhood shop offers a large variety of flavored shave ices. And the flavors are rich and the sizes are huge while the prices are cheap.
21 locals recommend
Shimazu Store
330 N School StOne of the best shave ice on the island.This popular neighborhood shop offers a large variety of flavored shave ices. And the flavors are rich and the sizes are huge while the prices are cheap.
Really awesome Taiwanese pork chops on rice! Quirky since most of the menu is pancakes and sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Egghead Cafe
1210 Dillingham BlvdReally awesome Taiwanese pork chops on rice! Quirky since most of the menu is pancakes and sandwiches.
Considered one of the best Hawaiian restaurants on the Island.
86 locals recommend
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StConsidered one of the best Hawaiian restaurants on the Island.
Drinks & Nightlife
SKY Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AveSKY is a rooftop bar. Great view at night
Yard House
226 Lewers St50% off appetizers and drinks special after 10:30pm.
Parks & Nature
Waikiki Beach
Located about one-hour drive from Waikiki, today Haleiwa and the North Shore are known as the surfing capital of the world. It's a small town where there is plenty of stuff to offer
117 locals recommend
North Shore
Located about one-hour drive from Waikiki, today Haleiwa and the North Shore are known as the surfing capital of the world. It's a small town where there is plenty of stuff to offer
Hanauma Bay offers a pristine marine ecosystem that allow visitors an amazing place to snorkel daily.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayHanauma Bay offers a pristine marine ecosystem that allow visitors an amazing place to snorkel daily.
Manoa Falls is one of the most fascinating waterfalls to hike to on Oahu. This short hike will take you to 100ft Manoa Falls. The trail can be quite muddy, so make sure to wear proper shoes (you will be sorry if you wear flip flops, because your toes will easily slip around once they get muddy.
Several scenes from the TV show LOST were filmed here, as was parts of Jurassic Park (you can see posters in the building with bathrooms and food service).
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdManoa Falls is one of the most fascinating waterfalls to hike to on Oahu. This short hike will take you to 100ft Manoa Falls. The trail can be quite muddy, so make sure to wear proper shoes (you will be sorry if you wear flip flops, because your toes will easily slip around once they get muddy.
Several scenes from the TV show LOST were filmed here, as was parts of Jurassic Park (you can see posters in the building with bathrooms and food service).
A steep climb to the top of Koko Head Crater with spectacular views in every direction. You can, on a clear day, see all three Islands and the other side of Koko crater.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadA steep climb to the top of Koko Head Crater with spectacular views in every direction. You can, on a clear day, see all three Islands and the other side of Koko crater.
Arts & Culture
Located 5 minutes away from our house. Bishop Museum is a great place to see artifacts and learn about the Hawaiian culture and history.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StLocated 5 minutes away from our house. Bishop Museum is a great place to see artifacts and learn about the Hawaiian culture and history.
An expensive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe.
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StAn expensive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe.
Shopping
If you're into shopping then Ala Moana Center is the place to go Ala Moana is the largest open-air shopping center in the world.It features more than 290 stores.You will definitely find what you want.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdIf you're into shopping then Ala Moana Center is the place to go Ala Moana is the largest open-air shopping center in the world.It features more than 290 stores.You will definitely find what you want.
Just right down the corner is our Kamehameha Shopping Center. Wonderful, very complete, Community Shopping Center at the crossroads of Kalihi Valley. A little something for everyone: food, groceries, drugstore, more food, shoes, clothings and phone store.
19 locals recommend
Kamehameha Shopping Center
1620 N School St Just right down the corner is our Kamehameha Shopping Center. Wonderful, very complete, Community Shopping Center at the crossroads of Kalihi Valley. A little something for everyone: food, groceries, drugstore, more food, shoes, clothings and phone store.
Five-mall shopping complex with more than 130 stores, 40 eateries & a 16-screen movie theater
84 locals recommend
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdFive-mall shopping complex with more than 130 stores, 40 eateries & a 16-screen movie theater