Guidebook for Honolulu
Shopping
Lots of restaurant choices (Curry, Bubble Tea and more!) and if you need to get waxed, the Waxing Co. is great!
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McCully Shopping Center
1960 Kapiolani BlvdLots of restaurant choices (Curry, Bubble Tea and more!) and if you need to get waxed, the Waxing Co. is great!
The world's biggest open air shopping mall! From cheap eats to high fashion, you can find everything here!
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe world's biggest open air shopping mall! From cheap eats to high fashion, you can find everything here!
Lots of great options for food, and you can get some food and fun items to go from Foodland Markets.
Market City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani BlvdLots of great options for food, and you can get some food and fun items to go from Foodland Markets.
Food Scene
Open only for dinner, this is a great spot for a tasty Indian meal.
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Cafe Maharani
2509 S King StOpen only for dinner, this is a great spot for a tasty Indian meal.
Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays, be sure to get there early to get a wide variety of delicious dishes, fresh fruit and vegetables and gourmet gifts.
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Isitolo sabaFama be-KCC
4303 Diamond Head RdAvailable on Tuesdays and Saturdays, be sure to get there early to get a wide variety of delicious dishes, fresh fruit and vegetables and gourmet gifts.
Do you like sushi and sashimi? Then you want to go here! Make reservations and ask to sit at the counter. Goro-san will take care of you.
Maguro-ya
3565 Waialae AveDo you like sushi and sashimi? Then you want to go here! Make reservations and ask to sit at the counter. Goro-san will take care of you.
A hole in the wall that serves some of the best pho on the island. Open only from 8:00am to 2:00pm, be sure to get there early.
Pho To Chau Restaurant
1007 River StreetA hole in the wall that serves some of the best pho on the island. Open only from 8:00am to 2:00pm, be sure to get there early.
They have been serving some of the best shave ice in Hawaii for decades! No need to go all the way to the North Shore when you can just walk to Waiola.
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StThey have been serving some of the best shave ice in Hawaii for decades! No need to go all the way to the North Shore when you can just walk to Waiola.
Tasty and healthy! Enjoy a "choose your own" hot pot with a ton of different options and a free shave ice dessert at the end of your meal.
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Fresh Cafe
831 Queen StTasty and healthy! Enjoy a "choose your own" hot pot with a ton of different options and a free shave ice dessert at the end of your meal.
Why go to Starbucks when you can have a taste of Hawaii instead. Lots of photographs by students and a great atmosphere.
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Glazers Coffee
2700 South King StreetWhy go to Starbucks when you can have a taste of Hawaii instead. Lots of photographs by students and a great atmosphere.
Probably the best Japanese noodles on the island! Freshly made with a great texture, your stomach will be very happy.
Jimbo Restaurant
1936 S King StProbably the best Japanese noodles on the island! Freshly made with a great texture, your stomach will be very happy.
Your quintessential "hole in the wall" restaurant that offers tasty Japanese comfort food. Yum!
Yamagen
2210 South King StreetYour quintessential "hole in the wall" restaurant that offers tasty Japanese comfort food. Yum!
Local style cooking at anytime of the day! Their signature chili and Zip Min (noodles and soup) are a popular favorite. Open 24 hours!
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Zippy's Makiki
1222 S King StLocal style cooking at anytime of the day! Their signature chili and Zip Min (noodles and soup) are a popular favorite. Open 24 hours!
The original Liliha Bakery is a one counter diner/bakery, but their newest locations offers plenty of seating and their famous Coco Puffs! Yum!
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Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StThe original Liliha Bakery is a one counter diner/bakery, but their newest locations offers plenty of seating and their famous Coco Puffs! Yum!
All You Can Eat Korean BBQ that is run by the cutest Korean auntie! Eat till your heart's (and belly's) content with a slew of beef, pork and shrimp options. Plus, lots of yummy sides!
Yakiniku Lulu Rara
911 Ke’eaumoku StAll You Can Eat Korean BBQ that is run by the cutest Korean auntie! Eat till your heart's (and belly's) content with a slew of beef, pork and shrimp options. Plus, lots of yummy sides!
Essentials
Whatever you need, they have it. From tasty poke to poi and sunscreen to sundaes, it is easy to see why this store is so popular.
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Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveWhatever you need, they have it. From tasty poke to poi and sunscreen to sundaes, it is easy to see why this store is so popular.
A quick walk from the apartment, a great place to stock up on munchies and even tasty gifts.
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Foodland
2939 Harding AveA quick walk from the apartment, a great place to stock up on munchies and even tasty gifts.
A Japanese grocery store offering a number of unique and delicious items.
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Nijiya Market
1009 University AveA Japanese grocery store offering a number of unique and delicious items.
A wide variety of organic and health food items, as well as a delicious deli with a number of tasty take-out options.
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Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StA wide variety of organic and health food items, as well as a delicious deli with a number of tasty take-out options.
Entertainment & Activities
Book the cocktail show for a fun evening! Lots of laughs and great entertainment.
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Magic of Polynesia : Roberts Hawaii
2300 Kalakaua AveBook the cocktail show for a fun evening! Lots of laughs and great entertainment.
A fantastic way to get the best of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. One of the best luau on the island with great performances and tasty food. The Chief is a wonderful MC!
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Chief's Luau
400 Farrington HwyA fantastic way to get the best of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. One of the best luau on the island with great performances and tasty food. The Chief is a wonderful MC!
Arts & Culture
A great place to see musicals and plays with some of the best actors in Hawaii.
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Diamond Head Theatre
520 Makapuu AveA great place to see musicals and plays with some of the best actors in Hawaii.
This intimate theater showcases a number of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
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Manoa Valley Theatre
2833 E Manoa RdThis intimate theater showcases a number of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
Watch original plays written and produced by Hawaii playwrights, directors and actors.
Kuma Kahua Theatre
46 Merchant StWatch original plays written and produced by Hawaii playwrights, directors and actors.
Hula classes are held on Tuesday and Friday, and they also have a number of yoga classes available as well. Great way to learn about Hawaiian culture!
Still & Moving Center
1024 Queen StHula classes are held on Tuesday and Friday, and they also have a number of yoga classes available as well. Great way to learn about Hawaiian culture!
Parks & Nature
Located on the edge of Waikiki, it is easily accessible but not crowded.
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Kaimana Beach
Located on the edge of Waikiki, it is easily accessible but not crowded.
An easy bus ride from the apartment, leave early to see the sunrise from the summit of this trail.
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I-Diamond Head State Monument
An easy bus ride from the apartment, leave early to see the sunrise from the summit of this trail.
Although a little hard to get to by bus, this easy trail pays off with a great walk through a rainforest with a waterfall at the end!
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Manoa Falls Hike
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailAlthough a little hard to get to by bus, this easy trail pays off with a great walk through a rainforest with a waterfall at the end!
Drinks & Nightlife
With an ever changing lineup, you could see Jake Shimabukuro one day and then Kenny G the next. Definitely try to go when there is a Hawaiian artist like Willie K or Kuana Torres Kahele! Tickets normally start from $25 with a $10 bar minimum.
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Blue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalākaua AvenueWith an ever changing lineup, you could see Jake Shimabukuro one day and then Kenny G the next. Definitely try to go when there is a Hawaiian artist like Willie K or Kuana Torres Kahele! Tickets normally start from $25 with a $10 bar minimum.