Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Poke bowls made to order! There are two picnic tables to sit at and a standing table--but the bowls are perfect to pick up and take to your favorite beach spot! Absolutely delicious. $$
Da Hawaiian Poke Company
870 Kapahulu AvenuePoke bowls made to order! There are two picnic tables to sit at and a standing table--but the bowls are perfect to pick up and take to your favorite beach spot! Absolutely delicious. $$
While in Hawaii make sure to stop off at any of Leonard's bakeries or food carts to get your hands on some FRESH malasadas! Fresh egg donuts covered in sugar.
Flavors: Original (sugar), cinnamon/sugar, li-hing (if you're feeling adventurous); chocolate-filled, haupia-filled, and custard-filled.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveWhile in Hawaii make sure to stop off at any of Leonard's bakeries or food carts to get your hands on some FRESH malasadas! Fresh egg donuts covered in sugar.
Flavors: Original (sugar), cinnamon/sugar, li-hing (if you're feeling adventurous); chocolate-filled, haupia-filled, and custard-filled.
Fresh, handmade udon! $ and you can select all kinds of tempura for additional charges. If you're craving noodles, this is the place to go! There is almost always a line but it moves very quickly.
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Fresh, handmade udon! $ and you can select all kinds of tempura for additional charges. If you're craving noodles, this is the place to go! There is almost always a line but it moves very quickly.
There are two Giovanni's Shrimp Trucks: Haleiwa and Kahuku . You're looking at about $14-$20 per plate with 2 scoops of rice and a dozen shrimp. They are best known for their garlic shrimp. Locals and tourists love this place! So be prepared for a crowd during lunch and dinner.
71 locals recommend
Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp
56-505 Kamehameha HwyThere are two Giovanni's Shrimp Trucks: Haleiwa and Kahuku . You're looking at about $14-$20 per plate with 2 scoops of rice and a dozen shrimp. They are best known for their garlic shrimp. Locals and tourists love this place! So be prepared for a crowd during lunch and dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Be warned, the servings can be HUGE! The food is absolutely delicious. Some of our faves are fried rice, wagyu steak, ahi poke, and salt and pepper shrimp, but you really can't go wrong. Not a lot of parking, but there is street parking. This is a very local spot, so keep that in mind. Loud music, dart boards, great place for groups.
19 locals recommend
Home Bar & Grill
1683 Kalakaua AveBe warned, the servings can be HUGE! The food is absolutely delicious. Some of our faves are fried rice, wagyu steak, ahi poke, and salt and pepper shrimp, but you really can't go wrong. Not a lot of parking, but there is street parking. This is a very local spot, so keep that in mind. Loud music, dart boards, great place for groups.
RumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki overlooks the beach. There is live music and delicious drinks. We love coming here to sit and relax and listen to the ocean waves.
190 locals recommend
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveRumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki overlooks the beach. There is live music and delicious drinks. We love coming here to sit and relax and listen to the ocean waves.
Parks & Nature
There are MANY places to hike on O'ahu, but this is probably the most popular. Most of the path is paved, but there is a steep set of stairs and a very dark tunnel. Take a flashlight and water. Family friendly. There is parking at the base of the hike, and a nominal fee for park entry.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluThere are MANY places to hike on O'ahu, but this is probably the most popular. Most of the path is paved, but there is a steep set of stairs and a very dark tunnel. Take a flashlight and water. Family friendly. There is parking at the base of the hike, and a nominal fee for park entry.
Beautiful trail. Take a good pair of tennis shoes. Parts of this trail are wet and muddy.
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdBeautiful trail. Take a good pair of tennis shoes. Parts of this trail are wet and muddy.
This trail is HOT!! so be warned. It's a flat path, but the sun can be brutal--that said, IT IS SO WORTH IT. Come prepared with hat, sunscreen, water...even food if you need. Can take anywhere from 2-3 hours. Feel free to venture on smaller trails close to the ocean where you can feel the breeze or get a close up view of tide pools.
66 locals recommend
Ka'ena Point
Farrington HwyThis trail is HOT!! so be warned. It's a flat path, but the sun can be brutal--that said, IT IS SO WORTH IT. Come prepared with hat, sunscreen, water...even food if you need. Can take anywhere from 2-3 hours. Feel free to venture on smaller trails close to the ocean where you can feel the breeze or get a close up view of tide pools.
Arts & Culture
Iolani Palace is the only palace in the United States and had electricity before the White House. On Fridays at noon, the Royal Hawaiian Band has live performances on the lawn.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StIolani Palace is the only palace in the United States and had electricity before the White House. On Fridays at noon, the Royal Hawaiian Band has live performances on the lawn.
Getting Around
Biki Bikeshare Hawaii
529 Koula StBiki bikeshares are all around. Make sure to check this out!