Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayGreat food, GREAT beer, great view!
Good coffee and super cute island feel with a great view of the marina.
33 locals recommend
Island Brew Coffeehouse
377 Keahole StGood coffee and super cute island feel with a great view of the marina.
Kind of divey place with a pool table, good and reasonably priced food, and outdoor seating with awesome views of the marina.
16 locals recommend
The Shack
377 Keahole StKind of divey place with a pool table, good and reasonably priced food, and outdoor seating with awesome views of the marina.
Outside, on the water, there is not much more you could ask for. Check it out on Friday/Saturday nights for their delicious BBQs!
51 locals recommend
Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach
2699 Kalakaua AveOutside, on the water, there is not much more you could ask for. Check it out on Friday/Saturday nights for their delicious BBQs!
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveDelicious fish tacos! Great mai tais!
Parks & Nature
Best snorkeling! Go earlier in the day rather than later. Cost is $7, but it goes towards maintaining the bay and protecting the wildlife that live in it.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayBest snorkeling! Go earlier in the day rather than later. Cost is $7, but it goes towards maintaining the bay and protecting the wildlife that live in it.
Tough, but worth the views! Railway tracks are your stairs to ascend hundreds of feet to the top of an erupted cinder cone volcano. The hike is steep and there is no break from the sun (bring extra water!). Once you get to the top you can see the marina, hanauma bay, sandy beach, and if you come during the right season, whales!
81 locals recommend
Koko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdTough, but worth the views! Railway tracks are your stairs to ascend hundreds of feet to the top of an erupted cinder cone volcano. The hike is steep and there is no break from the sun (bring extra water!). Once you get to the top you can see the marina, hanauma bay, sandy beach, and if you come during the right season, whales!
Beautiful beach and less touristy. Be careful of the waves though, they break hard. This is the local body surfing and boogie boarding spot.
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Beautiful beach and less touristy. Be careful of the waves though, they break hard. This is the local body surfing and boogie boarding spot.
Beautiful hike to water falls in the jungle. It is not too difficult or long and it is right at the edge of the city!
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdBeautiful hike to water falls in the jungle. It is not too difficult or long and it is right at the edge of the city!
Arts & Culture
The last king of Hawaii built this palace, now museum. A must see if you would like to learn about the Hawaiian monarchy. Self guided audio tours let you go at your own pace and there is much to learn about the royal family. Highly recommend the video introduction across from where you buy admission tickets.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StThe last king of Hawaii built this palace, now museum. A must see if you would like to learn about the Hawaiian monarchy. Self guided audio tours let you go at your own pace and there is much to learn about the royal family. Highly recommend the video introduction across from where you buy admission tickets.
Awesome museum that teaches you all about the history of Polynesian cultures, the Hawaiians, the geology, the flora and fauna of Hawaii, the monarchy, and how to navigate the stars like the Polynesian wayfinders. Spend the entire day there and you will not be disappointed!
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StAwesome museum that teaches you all about the history of Polynesian cultures, the Hawaiians, the geology, the flora and fauna of Hawaii, the monarchy, and how to navigate the stars like the Polynesian wayfinders. Spend the entire day there and you will not be disappointed!
Sightseeing
When your lei is wilting or you no longer want to wear it, go lei Duke! His open arms are where you go to donate your lei. Duke was a hero of Hawaii and his statue is quite the sight in the middle of Waikiki.
26 locals recommend
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
Kalākaua AvenueWhen your lei is wilting or you no longer want to wear it, go lei Duke! His open arms are where you go to donate your lei. Duke was a hero of Hawaii and his statue is quite the sight in the middle of Waikiki.
Essentials
within walking distance, get any groceries you need. Check out the poke bar in the back too.
33 locals recommend
Safeway
377 Keahole Stwithin walking distance, get any groceries you need. Check out the poke bar in the back too.
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyDrinks & Nightlife
Pint and Jigger
410 S King StGreat atmosphere and great drinks