Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2754 Woodlawn DrA bit of a local secret... known for its Poke. Great take-out spot, couple of tables outside by parking lot. Grab & go poke for lunch. Other food items, too.
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Fort Ruger Market
3585 Alohea AveA bit of a local secret... known for its Poke. Great take-out spot, couple of tables outside by parking lot. Grab & go poke for lunch. Other food items, too.
Excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Very well known, busy spot, and for a good reason!
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Bogart's Café
3045 Monsarrat AveExcellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Very well known, busy spot, and for a good reason!
South Shore Grill
3114 Monsarrat AveKnown for their fish tacos
A local favorite - great grab & go market OR made-to-order menu options from their take-out window. Also sells wine & beer. Their scones are a must try!
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Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveA local favorite - great grab & go market OR made-to-order menu options from their take-out window. Also sells wine & beer. Their scones are a must try!
Pioneer Saloon
3046 Monsarrat AveI love their eggs benedict! Great breakfast spot, very charming
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Sunny Days
3045 Monsarrat AveI love their eggs benedict! Great breakfast spot, very charming
What It Dough
1124 Kona Streetone word... PIZZA! Stop for a slice on your way back from Diamond Head
Banan Food Truck
3212 Monsarrat AveEvery Saturday there is a wonderful farmer's market here (Tuesdays from 4-7pm as well - much smaller version). Saturday market is from 7:30-11am, but you'll want to go early to truly experience all it has to offer. Lots of fruits, vegetables, flowers, locally made items, such as honey, coffee, etc. Not to mention a ton of food vendors so go hungry!
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Imarike yabathengi beKCC
4303 Diamond Head RdEvery Saturday there is a wonderful farmer's market here (Tuesdays from 4-7pm as well - much smaller version). Saturday market is from 7:30-11am, but you'll want to go early to truly experience all it has to offer. Lots of fruits, vegetables, flowers, locally made items, such as honey, coffee, etc. Not to mention a ton of food vendors so go hungry!
Great beachfront cafe at Kapiolani Park - delicious breakfast and lunch options. Grab a meal and enjoy it at one of the many tables overlooking the sea. Live music as well. Evenings are spectacular as you can watch the sunset.
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Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach
2699 Kalakaua AveGreat beachfront cafe at Kapiolani Park - delicious breakfast and lunch options. Grab a meal and enjoy it at one of the many tables overlooking the sea. Live music as well. Evenings are spectacular as you can watch the sunset.
Hau Tree Lanai
Stunning ocean views
Fabulous Japanese restaurant - feels like an authentic Japanese experience with staff in kimonos and traditions kept alive.
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
2863 Kalakaua AveFabulous Japanese restaurant - feels like an authentic Japanese experience with staff in kimonos and traditions kept alive.
This is the sister restaurant to the original, iconic one on Hopaka Street
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Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveThis is the sister restaurant to the original, iconic one on Hopaka Street
The original Side Street Inn is a local institution - Bourdain seemed to agree when he visited, rest his soul.
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Side Street Inn
1225 Hopaka StThe original Side Street Inn is a local institution - Bourdain seemed to agree when he visited, rest his soul.
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StMALASADAS! Just go... you'll understand why later
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveMALASADAS! Just go... you'll understand why later
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveOne of my faves http://www.mudhenwater.com/
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveBYOB delicious Indian cuisine
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th AveA favorite amongst locals for upscale dining
Tokkuri Tei
449 Kapahulu AveFun Izakaya with unique dishes
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveFast-food icon in Hawaii
Parks & Nature
The views at the top are breathtaking! A very easy hike... can be done in an hour so you still have your entire day. Go early before it gets hot & crowded!
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Diamond Head
The views at the top are breathtaking! A very easy hike... can be done in an hour so you still have your entire day. Go early before it gets hot & crowded!
Kapiolani Park Beach
Park, beach, restrooms, cafe...
Sans Souci Beach
Best beach nearby where you will have sandy beach, sand ocean bottom, lifeguards, beach volleyball, and not nearly as crowded as the main beaches of Waikiki. Quieter and more local. Free parking as well.
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Kaimana Beach
Best beach nearby where you will have sandy beach, sand ocean bottom, lifeguards, beach volleyball, and not nearly as crowded as the main beaches of Waikiki. Quieter and more local. Free parking as well.
Just as the end of our road, this park exhibits species native to Hawaii, as well as many sweet-smelling Hibiscus & rose bushes
Queen Kapiolani Garden
3698 Paki AveJust as the end of our road, this park exhibits species native to Hawaii, as well as many sweet-smelling Hibiscus & rose bushes
Shopping
Brazilian Show Room
3045 Monsarrat AveSwimsuits galore! Very beautifully made swimsuits you won't see anywhere else
Beachy and adorable from the exterior, beautiful clothing and accessories on the interior.
Diamond Head Beach House
3128 B Monsarrat AveBeachy and adorable from the exterior, beautiful clothing and accessories on the interior.
Trendy apparel,accessories & gifts for men and women
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James After Beach Club
3045 Monsarrat AveTrendy apparel,accessories & gifts for men and women
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveLargest and closest grocery store
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdKahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveFujioka's Wine Times
2919 Kapiolani BlvdBest wine shop around
Essentials
Paul's Barber Hairstyling
3118 Monsarrat AveAloha Gas Station
3203 Monsarrat AveFor items you may have forgotten, the mart at the Aloha gas station may have it
Getting Around
Biki Bikeshare
226-240 Kapahulu AveBiki Station
Lipeepee StreetSightseeing
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveI-Aquarium ye-Waikiki
2777 Kalakaua AveDiamond Head Lookout
3483 Diamond Head RdThe view!!!!
Arts & Culture
Absolutely 100% worth it!
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirAbsolutely 100% worth it!
Check out the calendar on-line to see if there is a performance you'd like to attend
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Waikiki Shell
2805 Monsarrat AvenueCheck out the calendar on-line to see if there is a performance you'd like to attend