Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Legend Seafood Restaurant
100 N Beretania StGreat place to get Chinese Dim Sum.
Ali'i Coffee Co.
35 S Beretania StAsk for James! He's the owner and a great friend of ours. He knows his coffee!
A local's favorite, known for their Coco Puffs, other baked goods and old school coffee shop.
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Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StA local's favorite, known for their Coco Puffs, other baked goods and old school coffee shop.
You can't stay this close to Shimazu's without taking a walk over for some local shave ice! This place has been around FOREVER!
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Shimazu Store
330 N School StYou can't stay this close to Shimazu's without taking a walk over for some local shave ice! This place has been around FOREVER!
Great Vietnamese/Hawaii fusion restaurant from one of the best chef's on the local scene.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StGreat Vietnamese/Hawaii fusion restaurant from one of the best chef's on the local scene.
There are many great Pho restaurants in the Chinatown area, this is just one of them. It gets crowded so don't hesitate to try out another, they are all good!
Pho To Chau Restaurant
1007 River StreetThere are many great Pho restaurants in the Chinatown area, this is just one of them. It gets crowded so don't hesitate to try out another, they are all good!
Great casual place for seafood and other local favorites.
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyGreat casual place for seafood and other local favorites.
Senia
75 N King StA stylish restaurant for fancy local food.
Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StGreat cocktails and food.
Fête
2 N Hotel StCasual hipster ambience with good cocktails.
Starbucks
2255 Kūhiō Ave.The closest coffee shop.
One of our favorite hole in the wall restaurants for great Thai food. Walking distance.
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Bangkok Chef
1627 Nuuanu AveOne of our favorite hole in the wall restaurants for great Thai food. Walking distance.
Parks & Nature
A peaceful place to take a break and learn about the tropical plants we have in Hawaii.
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Iziko likaFoster Botanical
50 N Vineyard BlvdA peaceful place to take a break and learn about the tropical plants we have in Hawaii.
Scenic place to pull over and get a great view of the windward side.
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Ukubuka kweNu'uanu Pali
Nuuanu Pali DriveScenic place to pull over and get a great view of the windward side.
Arts & Culture
The best place on the island to learn about the native Hawaiian culture. They also have an amazing planetarium, cool visiting exhibits and a great science center for kids. Highly recommended!
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I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StThe best place on the island to learn about the native Hawaiian culture. They also have an amazing planetarium, cool visiting exhibits and a great science center for kids. Highly recommended!
A beautiful museum with amazing representation from Asia and the Pacific.
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StA beautiful museum with amazing representation from Asia and the Pacific.
Gorgeous scenery and always cool contemporary art.
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Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
2411 Makiki Heights DrGorgeous scenery and always cool contemporary art.
Essentials
If you need items in bulk. This Costco has a lot of Hawaii specific finds, especially the packaged food area.
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Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyIf you need items in bulk. This Costco has a lot of Hawaii specific finds, especially the packaged food area.
Foodland
2939 Harding AveThe closest grocery store.
Shopping
Fighting Eel - Downtown
1133 Bethel StA local brand women's clothing store. Easy to wear comfy styles.
Owens & Co.
1152 Nuuanu AveLots of unique little finds.
A great place to check out some local boutiques as well as a various food establishments.
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SALT At Our Kakaako
691 Auahi StA great place to check out some local boutiques as well as a various food establishments.
IN4MATION CHINATOWN
1154 Nuuanu AveCool tees and hats.
Echo & Atlas
1 N Hotel StNicely selected home goods and women's clothing.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tchin Tchin! Bar
39 N Hotel StGreat wine bar with cool outdoor ambience.
A fun place to hang. Most weekend nights they have pretty good live music.
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The Manifest
32 N Hotel StA fun place to hang. Most weekend nights they have pretty good live music.
Really good pizza and drinks. Usually lots of dancing on the weekends.
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Bar 35
35 N Hotel StReally good pizza and drinks. Usually lots of dancing on the weekends.
NextDoor
43 N Hotel StCheck the web to see the latest happenings.