Guidebook for East Honolulu
Food Scene
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae AveGreat food provided by local chef Ed Kenny. This is where Anthony Bourdain filmed the Hawaii episode of 'Parts Unknown'. Reservation recommended for weekend dinners.
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Town
3458 Waialae AveGreat 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!
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Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveGood and quality local ingredients! Same owner as Town!
Great breakfast and lunch cafe. Local ingredients.
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Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae AveGreat breakfast and lunch cafe. Local ingredients.
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th AveDelicious fusion breakfast and lunch.
Goma Tei Ramen Kahala
4211 Waialae AveFeed your craving with great ramen!
ASUKA
3620 Waialae AveDelicious Japanese hot pot!
Hands down best poke/seafood in town and only a 2 mile drive from the apartment.
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Fresh Catch Kaimuki
1113 Kapahulu AveHands 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!
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BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae AveCute 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.
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Kaimana Beach
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!
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I-Diamond Head State Monument
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.
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Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area
1600 Ruth PlGreat 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!
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Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdPark 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.
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Kapiolani Park Beach
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 DrGreat community park with tennis courts and stunning views of the city! A short but scenic walk from your residence!
Arts & Culture
I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StSimply lots of Hawaiian history!
The only palace in the United States! Belongs to the Hawaiian kingdom times. Best to reserve a tour.
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Iolani Palace
364 S King StThe 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!
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveThere 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.
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe 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 PlaceBus 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.
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Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveHands down best booze shop on the island! And they have great fresh Poke.