Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Awesome pancakes and waffles. Great steak and eggs as well. Local diner, sit at the counter. There's likely a bit of a wait. Open 24 hours, From Tues 6am to Sun 8pm (closed Monday)
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Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StAwesome pancakes and waffles. Great steak and eggs as well. Local diner, sit at the counter. There's likely a bit of a wait. Open 24 hours, From Tues 6am to Sun 8pm (closed Monday)
Our favorite burger joint! Try the "Juicy" or the "Un-foie-getabble"! Super close and super yummy!
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Burgers and Things
745 Fort StreetOur favorite burger joint! Try the "Juicy" or the "Un-foie-getabble"! Super close and super yummy!
Hip, trendy, great food. We love the food here, especially the lobster rolls.
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Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StHip, trendy, great food. We love the food here, especially the lobster rolls.
Great for brunch! Their eggs benedict is awesome!
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Grondin : French-Latin Kitchen
Great for brunch! Their eggs benedict is awesome!
Yummy food, fun atmosphere, great twist on Vietnamese Pho.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StYummy food, fun atmosphere, great twist on Vietnamese Pho.
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StYummy Asian Fusion, same owner as Livestock Tavern
Doraku Izakaya and Sushi
1009 Kapiolani BlvdGreat happy hours! Two a day, 4-6 and after 9pm
You need to go here on a Sunday afternoon. Duke's is an Icon.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveYou need to go here on a Sunday afternoon. Duke's is an Icon.
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
1425 Liliha StSuper good and affordable dim sum! We go here a lot.
The BEST, authentic Hawaiian food! If you get there before noon, the wait is a little better.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StThe BEST, authentic Hawaiian food! If you get there before noon, the wait is a little better.
Awesome spot for breakfast and brunch. There is usually a wait here.
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Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop
1030 Smith StAwesome spot for breakfast and brunch. There is usually a wait here.
Govinda's Restaurant
51 Coelho WayFabulous fresh vegetarian buffet. You can walk from here!
Kan Zaman
1028 Nuuanu AveMoroccan, Lebanese, Mediterranean food. It's BYOB no corkage fee!
Dive but cheap and on Taco Tuesdays, tacos are only $1.00! Lots of different beers!
Tropics Tap House
1019 University AvenueDive but cheap and on Taco Tuesdays, tacos are only $1.00! Lots of different beers!
Expensive, that's why we only go for their Happy Hour 4-6:30. Views of the ocean are incredible, and you are likely to see the surfers from the indoor bar.
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53 By The Sea
53 Ahui StExpensive, that's why we only go for their Happy Hour 4-6:30. Views of the ocean are incredible, and you are likely to see the surfers from the indoor bar.
J. Dolans
1147 Bethel StGood (greasy but tasty) pizza and beer! Fun, casual atmosphere.
A Must if you visit the North Shore! Super fresh and delicious shrimp!
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Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp
56-505 Kamehameha HwyA Must if you visit the North Shore! Super fresh and delicious shrimp!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar/restaurant by day, club at night. Some of the BEST views in Waikiki
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SKY Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AveBar/restaurant by day, club at night. Some of the BEST views in Waikiki
Rumours Nightclub
410 Atkinson DrGreat 80's music
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveFun dancing, nice mix of customers, nice view of the ocean
The Manifest
32 N Hotel StBar and Dancing.
Hip, trendy, nice open air area in the back. Nice selection of beer. Turns "clubby" later in the evening.
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Bar 35
35 N Hotel StHip, trendy, nice open air area in the back. Nice selection of beer. Turns "clubby" later in the evening.
The Tchin Tchin! Bar
39 N Hotel StHip and trendy. Open air in the back.
Shopping
I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe largest outdoor mall. Crazy shopping here.
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StOutlet Mall, yes even in Hawaii.
Fun place to hang out and do some shopping from local vendors. Movies, restaurants, and even an outdoor ice rink in the winter! Ice skate in shorts in Hawaii, what a fun concept!
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Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdFun place to hang out and do some shopping from local vendors. Movies, restaurants, and even an outdoor ice rink in the winter! Ice skate in shorts in Hawaii, what a fun concept!
Essentials
Where we mainly shop for groceries, it's 24 hours.. Longs Drugs (CVS) is right next door
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Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveWhere we mainly shop for groceries, it's 24 hours.. Longs Drugs (CVS) is right next door
Longs Drugs
2750 Woodlawn DrOpen 24 hours, Safeway is next door, also 24 hours.
Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveEverything Else
Nail & Beauty
1425 Liliha StWhere I do my nails, ask for Ivy or Ashley
Sightseeing
Very nearby, and the views are incredible! One of our favorite hikes starts from the parking lot.
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Ukubuka kweNu'uanu Pali
Nuuanu Pali DriveVery nearby, and the views are incredible! One of our favorite hikes starts from the parking lot.
Blow Hole Plus Creeck
8699 HI-72Check out on your way to Makapu'u Lighthouse trail.
Parks & Nature
Paved trail to the lighthouse. The best place to see the whales!
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailPaved trail to the lighthouse. The best place to see the whales!
World famous gorgeous beach! This is where you see the two islands, the Mokulua's "Mokes". Pictures of these icons are seen all over the world.
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Lanikai Beach
World famous gorgeous beach! This is where you see the two islands, the Mokulua's "Mokes". Pictures of these icons are seen all over the world.
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdVoted one of the worlds Best Beaches!
Pretty "easy" hike to the top. Gorgeous views, a bit touristy and can get crowded though.
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I-Diamond Head
Pretty "easy" hike to the top. Gorgeous views, a bit touristy and can get crowded though.
Relatively easy, incredible views of the Windward side of the island and the Mokulua islands. Best to go early in the morning.
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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrRelatively easy, incredible views of the Windward side of the island and the Mokulua islands. Best to go early in the morning.
One of our favorite hikes! You'll get a good workout, and much of the trail is in the shade.
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Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailOne of our favorite hikes! You'll get a good workout, and much of the trail is in the shade.
Where the world famous Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Surf Competition is held. Waves need to be over 20 ft to be held. It's a bit of a drive (1 hour) from Honolulu, but worth it!
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Waimea Bay Beach
Where the world famous Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Surf Competition is held. Waves need to be over 20 ft to be held. It's a bit of a drive (1 hour) from Honolulu, but worth it!
World famous Sunset Beach on the North Shore. Gorgeous, a bit of a drive (1 hour) from Honolulu
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Sunset Beach Park
World famous Sunset Beach on the North Shore. Gorgeous, a bit of a drive (1 hour) from Honolulu