Sandy’s Guidebook to Oahu
Food scene
Cheap, fast & casual and authentic. Udon made fresh and none of the bowls exceed $10. Lines may be long. Best for solo traveler or couples.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Cheap, fast & casual and authentic. Udon made fresh and none of the bowls exceed $10. Lines may be long. Best for solo traveler or couples.
Cheap no-frills fresh poke, lots of variety and hole-in-the-wall place. Recommend getting the half spicy ahi and half shoyu. They give you a local hawaiian drink with each poke bowl.
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Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveCheap no-frills fresh poke, lots of variety and hole-in-the-wall place. Recommend getting the half spicy ahi and half shoyu. They give you a local hawaiian drink with each poke bowl.
Hole-in-the-wall crack seed stores where you can get lots of local treats and locals waiting for authentic shave ice! A variety of toppings from condensed milk, mochi balls, to azuki beans.
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StHole-in-the-wall crack seed stores where you can get lots of local treats and locals waiting for authentic shave ice! A variety of toppings from condensed milk, mochi balls, to azuki beans.
Best acai bowl on the island. Really good fresh fruit toppings and delicious crunchy bee pollen.
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da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveBest acai bowl on the island. Really good fresh fruit toppings and delicious crunchy bee pollen.
High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
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Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers StHigh-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
Duke's Waikiki is a popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks
Dukes Lane
Dukes LaneDuke's Waikiki is a popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks
Local specialty near the North Shore. Can smell the BBQ a mile away. Super delicious!
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Mike's Kiawe Broiled Huli Huli Chicken
56-565 Kamehameha HwyLocal specialty near the North Shore. Can smell the BBQ a mile away. Super delicious!
Famous North Shore shrimp shack. Garlic shrimp will cause you to lick your hands. Long line.
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Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyFamous North Shore shrimp shack. Garlic shrimp will cause you to lick your hands. Long line.
Famous Portuguese malasadas bakery. Many flavors available (custard, haupia, chocolate etc.) but my favorite is still the original sugar coated malasadas. Finger-licking good!
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveFamous Portuguese malasadas bakery. Many flavors available (custard, haupia, chocolate etc.) but my favorite is still the original sugar coated malasadas. Finger-licking good!
Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles. Casual and fast.
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyLarge waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles. Casual and fast.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort's Italian eatery is a casual stop for sea urchin & jumbo pasta plates.
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Arancino di Mare
2552 Kalakaua AveWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort's Italian eatery is a casual stop for sea urchin & jumbo pasta plates.
Go for haupia, lomi lomi salmon, poke,
and kalua pork and other classic Hawaiian dishes in casual, no frills atmosphere.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StGo for haupia, lomi lomi salmon, poke,
and kalua pork and other classic Hawaiian dishes in casual, no frills atmosphere.
Gourmet classic Hawaiian plate lunch spot. Local favorite.
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Kaka'ako Kitchen & Catering
1200 Ala Moana BlvdGourmet classic Hawaiian plate lunch spot. Local favorite.
Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant
1960 Kapiolani BlvdPopular local chinese favorite.
Sightseeing
Iolani Palace
364 S King StOnly royal palace in the United States!
Great short hike with rewarding panoramic views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu and East Honolulu.
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I-Diamond Head
Great short hike with rewarding panoramic views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu and East Honolulu.
Famous snorkeling spot. Get there early to snag parking! Closed on Tuesdays.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayFamous snorkeling spot. Get there early to snag parking! Closed on Tuesdays.
Strenuous hike up a dormant volcano. Majestic panoramic views at the top.
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Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadStrenuous hike up a dormant volcano. Majestic panoramic views at the top.
Great surfing and tanning spot on East Oahu. Also offers paragliding lessons.
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Makapu'u Beach Park
Great surfing and tanning spot on East Oahu. Also offers paragliding lessons.
Finest sand on the island. Best in the mornings. Closest public bathroom is in Kailua Beach Park. Nearby Pillbox hike is best place to catch sunrise on Oahu.
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Lanikai
Finest sand on the island. Best in the mornings. Closest public bathroom is in Kailua Beach Park. Nearby Pillbox hike is best place to catch sunrise on Oahu.
Must-see historical spot. Learn about US' involvement in World War II and the war in the Pacific. Super educational and moving.
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Pearl Harbor
Must-see historical spot. Learn about US' involvement in World War II and the war in the Pacific. Super educational and moving.
Cute local surfing town with tons of art galleries, restaurants and local flavor.
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Haleiwa
Cute local surfing town with tons of art galleries, restaurants and local flavor.
Hike in rainforest. Arrive at beautiful waterfall. Dive in. Enough said.
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Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdHike in rainforest. Arrive at beautiful waterfall. Dive in. Enough said.
Hike in Hawaiian rainforest on East Oahu. Arrive at waterfall. Dive in. Not as dramatic as Manoa Falls.
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Maunawili Falls
Hike in Hawaiian rainforest on East Oahu. Arrive at waterfall. Dive in. Not as dramatic as Manoa Falls.
Great for families. See dolphin show. Touch marine animals.
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Sea Life Park station
Great for families. See dolphin show. Touch marine animals.
Makapu'u Point
Easy photo-op. Great views. Also great easy hike option.
Visit Makaha Beach on West Oahu for some local surfing/beach action. Few tourists. More authentic experience.
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Mākaha
Visit Makaha Beach on West Oahu for some local surfing/beach action. Few tourists. More authentic experience.
Near several high-end vacation resorts, the park is perfect for families.
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Ko olina beach
Near several high-end vacation resorts, the park is perfect for families.
Shopping
Classic outdoor mall. Beautiful Banyan tree. Mix of luxury and middle-tier shops and restaurants. Good place to rest your feet!
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International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveClassic outdoor mall. Beautiful Banyan tree. Mix of luxury and middle-tier shops and restaurants. Good place to rest your feet!
Duty-free shopping at its best! Luxury brands galore!
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T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii
330 Royal Hawaiian AveDuty-free shopping at its best! Luxury brands galore!
Largest open air mall in the world and next door to Waikiki. Shop 'til you drop!
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdLargest open air mall in the world and next door to Waikiki. Shop 'til you drop!
Best discount outlet shopping on the island. Tons of name-brand
bargains. Located in West Oahu.
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Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StBest discount outlet shopping on the island. Tons of name-brand
bargains. Located in West Oahu.
Look for interesting flea market finds and cheap souvenirs on swap meet days on Wednesdays and weekends.
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I-Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdLook for interesting flea market finds and cheap souvenirs on swap meet days on Wednesdays and weekends.
Great shopping destination. Trendy shops and restaurants. Next to Ala Moana.
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Ward Entertainment Center
1044 Auahi StGreat shopping destination. Trendy shops and restaurants. Next to Ala Moana.
Activities
Hawaii Prince Golf Club
91-1200 Fort Weaver RdBeautiful golf course on West Oahu.
Ala Wai Golf Course
404 Kapahulu AveBeautiful public golf course near Waikiki. Cheap rates.
Cute beach town great for biking, kayaking and wind surfing. Lots of great local restaurants, shops and beach options.
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Kailua
Cute beach town great for biking, kayaking and wind surfing. Lots of great local restaurants, shops and beach options.