Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Govinda's Restaurant
51 Coelho WayTasty Vegetarian Buffet. Easy walk from here!
Our favorite burger joint on the island! Try the "Juicy" or "Un-foie-gettable". It's nearby with free (but limited) parking.
7 locals recommend
Burgers and Things
745 Fort StreetOur favorite burger joint on the island! Try the "Juicy" or "Un-foie-gettable". It's nearby with free (but limited) parking.
Our favorite neighborhood Chinese Restaurant for yummy, fast and affordable Dim Sum!
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
1425 Liliha StOur favorite neighborhood Chinese Restaurant for yummy, fast and affordable Dim Sum!
A must of you visit the north shore! Super fresh and delicious shrimp!
71 locals recommend
Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp
56-505 Kamehameha Hwy A must of you visit the north shore! Super fresh and delicious shrimp!
Convenient place to stop and grab some light lunch, healthy choices or snacks, also excellent desserts.
107 locals recommend
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveConvenient place to stop and grab some light lunch, healthy choices or snacks, also excellent desserts.
Ethiopian Love Restaurant
76 Smith StExcellent food and vegan options available.
J. Dolans
1147 Bethel StGood (greasy but tasty) pizza and beer! Fun, casual atmosphere.
A great place to have any meal of the day and it's right on the beach in Waikiki. Check out Henry Kapono on Sundays 4-6pm.
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveA great place to have any meal of the day and it's right on the beach in Waikiki. Check out Henry Kapono on Sundays 4-6pm.
Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku RdCholo's Homestyle Mexican
66-250 Kamehameha HwyPa'ina Cafe Ward Center
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StHelena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StSightseeing
A definite "must do" while staying with us! Breathtaking views, and the trail head to one of our favorite hikes starts from the parking lot.
168 locals recommend
Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveA definite "must do" while staying with us! Breathtaking views, and the trail head to one of our favorite hikes starts from the parking lot.
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72Shopping
Saturday mornings 7:30am-11am. A great place to find local foods, fruits, vegetables, and cultural things.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdSaturday mornings 7:30am-11am. A great place to find local foods, fruits, vegetables, and cultural things.
Saturday mornings 8am-noon. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, delicious treats and eats!
27 locals recommend
Kaka'ako Farmer's Market
919 Ward AveSaturday mornings 8am-noon. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, delicious treats and eats!
Entertainment & Activities
Pearl Harbor
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tchin Tchin! Bar
39 N Hotel StHip & Trendy. Open air in the back.
Hip, Trendy, and nice open air in the back. Nice selection of beer. Turns "clubby" later in the evening.
40 locals recommend
Bar 35
35 N Hotel StHip, Trendy, and nice open air in the back. Nice selection of beer. Turns "clubby" later in the evening.
The Manifest
32 N Hotel StBar & dancing.
Bar/Restaurant by day. Club at night. Some of the BEST views in Waikiki.
190 locals recommend
SKY Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AveBar/Restaurant by day. Club at night. Some of the BEST views in Waikiki.
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveFun dancing, nice mix of customers, nice view of the ocean.
Parks & Nature
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluThis is the spot where "The Eddie" Aikau Big Wave Surfing Tournament is held. This invitation only contest is the most prestigious surfing contest in the world. Ocean conditions need to be suitable with wave height at a minimum of 20 feet and both must occur within a certain window of time (December 1 - last day of February) for the competition to be held.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
This is the spot where "The Eddie" Aikau Big Wave Surfing Tournament is held. This invitation only contest is the most prestigious surfing contest in the world. Ocean conditions need to be suitable with wave height at a minimum of 20 feet and both must occur within a certain window of time (December 1 - last day of February) for the competition to be held.
Sunset Beach Park