Guidebook for Honolulu
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGreat snorkeling!
Great water sports activities like jet skiing, water tubing, etc.
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Hawaii Water Sports Center
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyGreat water sports activities like jet skiing, water tubing, etc.
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadHike. Best for sunrise hikes and a good workout.
Great all natural juices, smoothies, acai bowls, green smoothies. The fruits are always fresh.
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Lanikai Juice, Kahala
4210 Waialae AveGreat all natural juices, smoothies, acai bowls, green smoothies. The fruits are always fresh.
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StBest shave ice in town!
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrGood and easy hiking trail. Great for sunrises!
Yoga Floats
Beach.
Must get poi malasadas. The best on the island. People will wait from 5AM for this.
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Kamehameha Bakery Inc
1284 Kalani StMust get poi malasadas. The best on the island. People will wait from 5AM for this.
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveGet the malasadas. It's a local delicacy.
Sightseeing
Very easy hike! Wheelchair accessible too. Great views of both sides of the island at the top.
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse
Makapu‘u Lighthouse RoadVery easy hike! Wheelchair accessible too. Great views of both sides of the island at the top.
Easy Hike with great views. Warning: very crowded with tourists so go early in the morning.
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I-Diamond Head State Monument
Easy Hike with great views. Warning: very crowded with tourists so go early in the morning.
Learn about the history and cultural significances around Pearl Harbor and see the ship that sunk that still leaks Petroleum till this day!
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Pearl Harbor
Learn about the history and cultural significances around Pearl Harbor and see the ship that sunk that still leaks Petroleum till this day!
Great views of the Ko'olau mountain range.
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Ukubuka kweNu'uanu Pali
Nuuanu Pali DriveGreat views of the Ko'olau mountain range.
Entertainment & Activities
Great beach spot that's a hidden gem to most tourists. Less populated, bluer waters, fine sand, beautiful views.
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Sherwood Beach
41-43 Aloiloi StGreat beach spot that's a hidden gem to most tourists. Less populated, bluer waters, fine sand, beautiful views.
There are dolphins here! It is a hotel with a great beach situated in a quiet neighborhood as well.
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala AveThere are dolphins here! It is a hotel with a great beach situated in a quiet neighborhood as well.
Experience Hawaii as it once was many years ago. See the more rural side of Oahu and spend a day with nature.
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Haleiwa
Experience Hawaii as it once was many years ago. See the more rural side of Oahu and spend a day with nature.
Great for kids. Learn about Hawaiian culture, science, and take part in all the fun exhibits.
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I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StGreat for kids. Learn about Hawaiian culture, science, and take part in all the fun exhibits.
Shopping
Good shopping and not as crowded or busy as Ala Moana.
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveGood shopping and not as crowded or busy as Ala Moana.
I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe best shopping on the island. Hands down.
Royal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua AveGet that touristy shopping experience.
Food Scene
Great dim-sum restaurant. Reasonable prices.
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Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
3553 Waialae AveGreat dim-sum restaurant. Reasonable prices.
Great fresh food. More cafe style with sandwiches and tapas.
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Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae AveGreat fresh food. More cafe style with sandwiches and tapas.
Our favorite chinese restaurant. Very close to the house and great quality food.
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant
5724 Kalanianaʻole HwyOur favorite chinese restaurant. Very close to the house and great quality food.
Good Japanese food with local spin.
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Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - Niu Valley
5728 Kalanianaʻole HwyGood Japanese food with local spin.
Le Bistro
5730 Kalanianaʻole HwyHigh class French dining. Very good food.
Local Japanese food with bursting flavors. Famous for great sushi and their honey toast (must get!)
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Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar
1585 Kapiolani BlvdLocal Japanese food with bursting flavors. Famous for great sushi and their honey toast (must get!)
Great euro-vietnamese fusion restaurant. Has food with creative and fresh flavors and amazing dessert!
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StGreat euro-vietnamese fusion restaurant. Has food with creative and fresh flavors and amazing dessert!
Zippy's is a local favorite. It has many great local dishes and desserts/baked goods (get the Napples!)
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Zippy's Kahala
4134 Waialae AveZippy's is a local favorite. It has many great local dishes and desserts/baked goods (get the Napples!)
Amazing breakfast/brunch place with food from award winning chef Lee Anne Wong. Get the "koko moco".
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Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveAmazing breakfast/brunch place with food from award winning chef Lee Anne Wong. Get the "koko moco".
Get the acai bowls. The bee pollen makes it taste amaaaazing.
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da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveGet the acai bowls. The bee pollen makes it taste amaaaazing.
Great acai bowl, fried rice, crab cake avocado sandwich. Beware long lines.
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Bogart's Café
3045 Monsarrat AveGreat acai bowl, fried rice, crab cake avocado sandwich. Beware long lines.
Arts & Culture
If you want to get a great experience with the different Polynesian cultures. Fun for kids and the whole family! Great performances!
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Polylnesian cutlural center
If you want to get a great experience with the different Polynesian cultures. Fun for kids and the whole family! Great performances!
Essentials
Great fresh groceries without the price tag.
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Foodland Farms Aina Haina
820 W Hind DrGreat fresh groceries without the price tag.
If you are looking for fresh, organic, food that's locally sourced.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdIf you are looking for fresh, organic, food that's locally sourced.