Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Oahu Grill
1137 11th AveFinally a Hawaiian food restaurant in Kaimuki, and has great reviews. Local family owned.
The unique combination of flavors definitely makes this place memorable and the fact that there are a lot of poi/taro infused dishes is a huge plus for me.
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Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveThe unique combination of flavors definitely makes this place memorable and the fact that there are a lot of poi/taro infused dishes is a huge plus for me.
Sweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu Avegreat food!
I love that it is a locally owned small business. Very good coffee!
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The Curb Kaimuki
3408 Waialae AveI love that it is a locally owned small business. Very good coffee!
fresh baked local flavors, and restaurant, but outside tables not really a restaurant. Great food breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat Avefresh baked local flavors, and restaurant, but outside tables not really a restaurant. Great food breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae Aveserving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In Hawaiian language ono means delicious, and this place has the most ono poke bowls.
Poke /poʊˈkeɪ/ is a raw salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. 747 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
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Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveIn Hawaiian language ono means delicious, and this place has the most ono poke bowls.
Poke /poʊˈkeɪ/ is a raw salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. 747 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Avelarge place to sit and chill with a cup of coffee
Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu AveIf you want to try Hawaiian food
Side Street Inn
1225 Hopaka StGreat place for "local" food!!!
Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae Avegood food
delicious plate lunches for 8.00 to 11.00, super large portions.
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Gina's Barbeque
2919 Kapiolani Blvd delicious plate lunches for 8.00 to 11.00, super large portions.
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana Blvdsuper good Hawaiian food, but a little pricey.
if you have a car, locals come here for Hawaiian food.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School Stif you have a car, locals come here for Hawaiian food.
uniquely made shave ice, one of the best. Friendly service
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Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind Druniquely made shave ice, one of the best. Friendly service
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th Avegreat food, but a little pricey.
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae Avesmall plates of unusual fare, and specialty drinks
custom flat bread pizza, always $10.95 no matter how many toppings you choose, they serve beer too. Line moves fast so don't hesitate if you see a long line.
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Pieology Pizzeria Aina Haina, Honolulu, HI
820 W Hind Drcustom flat bread pizza, always $10.95 no matter how many toppings you choose, they serve beer too. Line moves fast so don't hesitate if you see a long line.
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rdvery near to us, and they have the famous malasada donut as well as other Hawaii flavored sweet treats and coffee
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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae Avevery near to us, and they have the famous malasada donut as well as other Hawaii flavored sweet treats and coffee
oldest Tiki bar in Hawaii,
As seen on the original Hawaii Five-0
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La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access Rdoldest Tiki bar in Hawaii,
As seen on the original Hawaii Five-0
This place is worth visiting not only for the great food, but the lush Hawaiian plants, historic landmark, historic Manoa Valley neighborhood, and it is very near the Manoa Falls hike.
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Waioli Kitchen & Bake shop
2950 Manoa RoadThis place is worth visiting not only for the great food, but the lush Hawaiian plants, historic landmark, historic Manoa Valley neighborhood, and it is very near the Manoa Falls hike.
Everything Else
This is not only a neighborhood pharmacy, but they also sell inexpensive and delicious ice creme cones...and it is always a good thing to support one of Hawaii's small family business.
Pillbox Pharmacy
1133 11th AveThis is not only a neighborhood pharmacy, but they also sell inexpensive and delicious ice creme cones...and it is always a good thing to support one of Hawaii's small family business.
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Aveono malasadas and other fresh baked goods.
very good acai bowl, if you don't know what it is google it. It is a new trend in Hawaii that is making it to the mainland and it won't be long before everyone know what it is.
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Jewel or Juice (Kaimuki)
3619 Waialae Avevery good acai bowl, if you don't know what it is google it. It is a new trend in Hawaii that is making it to the mainland and it won't be long before everyone know what it is.
nice variety of freshly made salads and salad dressings, in the Kahala Mall
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Aloha Salads
600 Kailua Rdnice variety of freshly made salads and salad dressings, in the Kahala Mall
If you love donuts, you will love this place. gotta try the poi donut while here.
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Kamehameha Bakery Inc
1284 Kalani StIf you love donuts, you will love this place. gotta try the poi donut while here.
This is the place to go if you love crack seed, and if you don't know what crack seed is then it is time you find out. One of the many nuances of a melting pot of cultures in Hawaii Nei.
Crack Seed Store
1156 Koko Head AveThis is the place to go if you love crack seed, and if you don't know what crack seed is then it is time you find out. One of the many nuances of a melting pot of cultures in Hawaii Nei.
Shopping
small enclosed shopping center, great to visit on a hot day if you are missing ac :)
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Avesmall enclosed shopping center, great to visit on a hot day if you are missing ac :)
Essentials
just around the corner from us, about a 10 min. walk
most everything you need for preparing meals, plus there is a Japanese man inside the store, all the way to the left, who makes fantastic sushi
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Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae Avejust around the corner from us, about a 10 min. walk
most everything you need for preparing meals, plus there is a Japanese man inside the store, all the way to the left, who makes fantastic sushi
Sightseeing
Hahaione Street
Hahaione Street beautiful scenery, about a 4 hour hike.
It is a difficult hike if you are not accustom to hiking, but view at the top is worth the effort. Make sure to put on sunscreen and pack water and of course don't forget your camera!
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Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani StIt is a difficult hike if you are not accustom to hiking, but view at the top is worth the effort. Make sure to put on sunscreen and pack water and of course don't forget your camera!
This is the main attraction of Oahu and filled with tourists, but even if you would rather be away from the tourists, you should visit at least once and catch a sunset and free Hawaiian entertainment.
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Waikīkī
This is the main attraction of Oahu and filled with tourists, but even if you would rather be away from the tourists, you should visit at least once and catch a sunset and free Hawaiian entertainment.
Friday night fireworks on the beach behind Rainbow Tower. There is a food truck parked there every night serving shrimp plates and more. the hotel is a nice place to walk around too, lots of koi
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdFriday night fireworks on the beach behind Rainbow Tower. There is a food truck parked there every night serving shrimp plates and more. the hotel is a nice place to walk around too, lots of koi
Makapu'u Lookout
Kalanianaʻole Highwaybeautiful view of "rabbit" island
Waimānalo Beach Park
41-741 Kalanianaʻole HwyHawaiian community
they give out 1300 free tickets for those first in line, so get their early! However, on December 7th the free tickets are not given out until 10:00 AM due to the celebration of Pearl Harbor Day.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Plthey give out 1300 free tickets for those first in line, so get their early! However, on December 7th the free tickets are not given out until 10:00 AM due to the celebration of Pearl Harbor Day.
Drinks & Nightlife
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae Avevariety of beers, great menu, reasonable prices
Arts & Culture
I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StHawaiian artifacts and so much more.
Historical church built by the Hawaiians with coral rock they brought up from the ocean.
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Kawaiahao Church
957 Punchbowl StHistorical church built by the Hawaiians with coral rock they brought up from the ocean.
Historic site and archive.
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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
553 S King StHistoric site and archive.
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania St