Julia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Relatively easy hike with rewarding views from the top. There is also a food truck in the parking lot that sells fresh fruit, juices and shave ice.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluRelatively easy hike with rewarding views from the top. There is also a food truck in the parking lot that sells fresh fruit, juices and shave ice.
Easy hike, paved almost all the way up. Look out for whales in the winter months!
261 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailEasy hike, paved almost all the way up. Look out for whales in the winter months!
Gorgeous botanical garden with an opportunity to swim in the waterfall. Life jackets are provided.
145 locals recommend
Waimea Falls
Gorgeous botanical garden with an opportunity to swim in the waterfall. Life jackets are provided.
Waikiki Beach
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial PlBook in advance to avoid crowds
So many fun a activities to choose from! Jungle Jeep tours, zip-lining, horseback riding, and more! Beautiful views, great hospitality!
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwySo many fun a activities to choose from! Jungle Jeep tours, zip-lining, horseback riding, and more! Beautiful views, great hospitality!
Such a great place for horseback riding! I especially enjoyed the sunset horseback ride.
49 locals recommend
Gunstock Ranch
56-250 Kamehameha HwySuch a great place for horseback riding! I especially enjoyed the sunset horseback ride.
Historically significant with such an and informative interesting tour.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StHistorically significant with such an and informative interesting tour.
Delicious Mai Tai’s and gorgeous views. Always a good time. Suitable for all ages. I recommend the sunset sail.
11 locals recommend
Maita'i Catamaran
2255 Kalakaua AveDelicious Mai Tai’s and gorgeous views. Always a good time. Suitable for all ages. I recommend the sunset sail.
Best luau and evening show on the island. The drive out taking the coastal route is breathtaking.
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha HwyBest luau and evening show on the island. The drive out taking the coastal route is breathtaking.
Food scene
Local boutiques and eateries to enjoy. Drive to the North Shore is about 1 hour, but if you have time, you’ll enjoy the North Shore.
35 locals recommend
Haleiwa Town Center
Local boutiques and eateries to enjoy. Drive to the North Shore is about 1 hour, but if you have time, you’ll enjoy the North Shore.
If you like fresh shrimp, you’ll enjoy this place and the drive up there is beautiful!
19 locals recommend
Famous Kahuku Shrimp Truck
56-565 Kamehameha HwyIf you like fresh shrimp, you’ll enjoy this place and the drive up there is beautiful!
Fun outdoor mall with more shops than possible to visit in one day and lots of great restaurants.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdFun outdoor mall with more shops than possible to visit in one day and lots of great restaurants.
Try some fun and exotic fruit and take some home for a healthy snack. Great restaurants as well. Avoid going on Sunday, when most places are closed and the homeless are out.
45 locals recommend
Chinatown
Try some fun and exotic fruit and take some home for a healthy snack. Great restaurants as well. Avoid going on Sunday, when most places are closed and the homeless are out.
Downtown
Great places to eat at, and pretty architecture
Malasadas!!!! If you never had them, this is your opportunity. And if you did, Leonard’s has the best Malasada. My personal favorite is the haupia (coconut) one.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveMalasadas!!!! If you never had them, this is your opportunity. And if you did, Leonard’s has the best Malasada. My personal favorite is the haupia (coconut) one.