Guidebook for Honolulu
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food - especially if you love bacon. "Hidden" local bar with delicious specialty drinks. Not your typical hole in the wall.
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Pint and Jigger
410 S King StGreat food - especially if you love bacon. "Hidden" local bar with delicious specialty drinks. Not your typical hole in the wall.
This Irish bar stays open until 4 AM and it's where everyone goes if they're not ready to call it quits after the club closes.
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Kelley O'Neil's
311 Lewers StThis Irish bar stays open until 4 AM and it's where everyone goes if they're not ready to call it quits after the club closes.
Not exactly a bar, more of a nightclub, but not the upscale kind. Music is mainly hip-hop and it gets super crowded.
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Play Bar Night Club Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Not exactly a bar, more of a nightclub, but not the upscale kind. Music is mainly hip-hop and it gets super crowded.
This is a more upscale nightclub with a GREAT view - it's right on the ocean at the Sheraton. Music is decent but this place closes at 2 and it's hard to get a seat if you're there late.
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RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveThis is a more upscale nightclub with a GREAT view - it's right on the ocean at the Sheraton. Music is decent but this place closes at 2 and it's hard to get a seat if you're there late.
This place is right in the mall and more of a local hangout. Definitely a favorite and no need to dress fancy. Closes @2.
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Mai Tai Bar
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThis place is right in the mall and more of a local hangout. Definitely a favorite and no need to dress fancy. Closes @2.
It's a club... in Waikiki... across from Kelley O'Neils. Not fancy but definitely a favorite for drinks and dancing.
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Moose McGillycuddy's
310 Lewers StIt's a club... in Waikiki... across from Kelley O'Neils. Not fancy but definitely a favorite for drinks and dancing.
This is a local spot - not something tourist will discover on their own and not fancy.
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Home Bar & Grill
1683 Kalakaua AveThis is a local spot - not something tourist will discover on their own and not fancy.
Food Scene
Big brewery with late night happy hours specials and an expansive menu. Definitely one of my favorite places to go with friends.
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Yard House
226 Lewers StBig brewery with late night happy hours specials and an expansive menu. Definitely one of my favorite places to go with friends.
HiBlend Health Bar & Cafe
1481 Ke’eaumoku StExcellent healthy food but pretty expensive.
Hiking tours, fresh smoothies, tasty and healthy food and next to Waikiki.
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Hiking Hawaii Cafe
1956 Ala Moana BlvdHiking tours, fresh smoothies, tasty and healthy food and next to Waikiki.
This is right down the street from the apartment and my spot for coffee or a bagel sandwich. Don't let the run down appearance fool you - it's GOOD!
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Sure Shot Cafe
1249 Wilder AveThis is right down the street from the apartment and my spot for coffee or a bagel sandwich. Don't let the run down appearance fool you - it's GOOD!
A local favorite for Vietnamese food. But usually need a reservation. They are also available at the Honolulu Farmer's Market.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StA local favorite for Vietnamese food. But usually need a reservation. They are also available at the Honolulu Farmer's Market.
Essentials
This walking distance grocery store is open 24 hours, great place to grab some pre-made sandwiches, drinks and snacks before cruising the island. There's a Starbucks inside and a place to sit and eat.
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Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveThis walking distance grocery store is open 24 hours, great place to grab some pre-made sandwiches, drinks and snacks before cruising the island. There's a Starbucks inside and a place to sit and eat.
Opens Wednesdays. One of the best markets & it's down the street from you! Get fresh produce or just dinner from one of the many popular restaurants that set up shop here. Closes @7P - so come early!
Honolulu Farmers’ Market
777 Ward AveOpens Wednesdays. One of the best markets & it's down the street from you! Get fresh produce or just dinner from one of the many popular restaurants that set up shop here. Closes @7P - so come early!
Arts & Culture
Great little restaurants, nice clubs (better than Waikiki) and plenty of fresh produce! Great for students and working professionals. First Friday's are the best time to go!
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Chinatown
Great little restaurants, nice clubs (better than Waikiki) and plenty of fresh produce! Great for students and working professionals. First Friday's are the best time to go!
ARTafterDARK is the Honolulu Museum of Art's monthly art party. It is held on the last Friday of the month, January through October. Admission is $10.
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StARTafterDARK is the Honolulu Museum of Art's monthly art party. It is held on the last Friday of the month, January through October. Admission is $10.
Sightseeing
This provides a great view of Honolulu - go during sunset hours and watch the city light up!
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Tantalus
This provides a great view of Honolulu - go during sunset hours and watch the city light up!
Excellent for snorkeling. $7 entrance fee - go early to get parking, bring something for shade.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayExcellent for snorkeling. $7 entrance fee - go early to get parking, bring something for shade.
Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani StNature's Stairmaster. Great view!!
I-Diamond Head State Monument
A must see.
Everything Else
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2500 Campus RdNot far from our apartment.
If you feel like working out - this location is only a mile away. Only takes a few minutes to get there by foot, bike or car.
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24 Hour Fitness
1680 Kapiolani BlvdIf you feel like working out - this location is only a mile away. Only takes a few minutes to get there by foot, bike or car.
Movies are only $6 on Tuesdays!
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Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StMovies are only $6 on Tuesdays!
If you want to get tourist gift items, this is your one-stop shop. Open on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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I-Stadium ye-Aloha
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdIf you want to get tourist gift items, this is your one-stop shop. Open on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Shopping
The Ala Moana Mall is huge!! You could definitely spend a whole day there - and all your money.
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe Ala Moana Mall is huge!! You could definitely spend a whole day there - and all your money.
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StPretty close by, perfect for last minute items.