Guidebook for Honolulu
Essentials
Fresh poke (raw fish in marinade) and other pre-packaged foods are good when you're in a rush or don't want to pack for a picnic.
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Foodland
2939 Harding AveFresh poke (raw fish in marinade) and other pre-packaged foods are good when you're in a rush or don't want to pack for a picnic.
A larger grocery store than Foodland, and right by a Longs Drugs store.
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Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveA larger grocery store than Foodland, and right by a Longs Drugs store.
Food Scene
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini Stbakery, restaurant, cafe... 24 hours (but closed Mondays)
pho is pretty good (though broth tends to be too salty for me); banh mi is very decent
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi Stpho is pretty good (though broth tends to be too salty for me); banh mi is very decent
consistent food; always a good experience; nice to stop by on the way home from a day in East Honolulu
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12th Ave Grill
1120 12th Aveconsistent food; always a good experience; nice to stop by on the way home from a day in East Honolulu
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar 35
35 N Hotel StThe Manifest
32 N Hotel StArts & Culture
I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StIf you like museums... (Hawaiian collections)
If you like museums... (lots of Asian collections)
*Tip: if you eat at the cafe/restaurant the admission is free (pricey, unimpressive food, but decent choice for a nice salad or sandwich).
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Honolulu Museum of Art School
1111 Victoria StIf you like museums... (lots of Asian collections)
*Tip: if you eat at the cafe/restaurant the admission is free (pricey, unimpressive food, but decent choice for a nice salad or sandwich).
Shopping
I prefer Ward to Ala Moana if I want a more relaxing day browsing at eclectic shops (more local-type shops)... the different buildings are spread out but it's good exercise...
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Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdI prefer Ward to Ala Moana if I want a more relaxing day browsing at eclectic shops (more local-type shops)... the different buildings are spread out but it's good exercise...
Parks & Nature
Honestly... I hate this place bc it is crawling with bugs, but I accept that it is a necessary part of a botanical garden, and just stay away...
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Iziko likaFoster Botanical
50 N Vineyard BlvdHonestly... I hate this place bc it is crawling with bugs, but I accept that it is a necessary part of a botanical garden, and just stay away...
LOVE this park; it is huge and accommodates every kind of weekend activity.
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Yoga Floats
Ala Moana BoulevardLOVE this park; it is huge and accommodates every kind of weekend activity.