Guidebook for Honolulu

Molly
Guidebook for Honolulu

Shopping

This shop with amazing poke, tasty Hawaiian plate lunches, cold drinks, basic travel essentials is less than a block away. It is a great place to stock up before a beach trip!
13 locals recommend
Fort Ruger Market
3585 Alohea Ave
13 locals recommend
This shop with amazing poke, tasty Hawaiian plate lunches, cold drinks, basic travel essentials is less than a block away. It is a great place to stock up before a beach trip!
Lots of shops, restaurants, and more.
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Ave
196 locals recommend
Lots of shops, restaurants, and more.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
829 locals recommend

Everything Else

This is a neighborhood favorite is only a five minute walk away. A perfect place to get fresh island veggies and fruits along with a great coffee and breakfast.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head Rd
138 locals recommend
This is a neighborhood favorite is only a five minute walk away. A perfect place to get fresh island veggies and fruits along with a great coffee and breakfast.
All the hustle and bustle of Waikiki is five minutes away but you are still far enough to experience the quiet, low key side of Hawaii life.
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
231 locals recommend
All the hustle and bustle of Waikiki is five minutes away but you are still far enough to experience the quiet, low key side of Hawaii life.
There a many great restaurants and shops along Waialae Ave.
6 locals recommend
Waialae Avenue
Waialae Avenue
6 locals recommend
There a many great restaurants and shops along Waialae Ave.
Local municipal golf course. Only a few minutes drive from the studio.
49 locals recommend
Ala Wai Golf Course
404 Kapahulu Ave
49 locals recommend
Local municipal golf course. Only a few minutes drive from the studio.
24 hour grocery store with post office, bank, and pharmacy.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu Ave
297 locals recommend
24 hour grocery store with post office, bank, and pharmacy.
Grocery store and bar.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
370 locals recommend
Grocery store and bar.
Climb to the Pillboxes for sunrise then relax on the beach
178 locals recommend
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu Dr
178 locals recommend
Climb to the Pillboxes for sunrise then relax on the beach

Sightseeing

Amazing views of the city!
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
347 locals recommend
Amazing views of the city!
This is a relatively gentle hiking trail with great views of Honolulu and the ocean.
18 locals recommend
Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area
1600 Ruth Pl
18 locals recommend
This is a relatively gentle hiking trail with great views of Honolulu and the ocean.
Built before WWII, this is one of the only remaining memorials dedicated to those who served in "the Great War". It is located at Kaimana beach.
7 locals recommend
Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium
2815 Kalākaua Avenue
7 locals recommend
Built before WWII, this is one of the only remaining memorials dedicated to those who served in "the Great War". It is located at Kaimana beach.
This is a State Marine Life Conservation District with great snorkeling and a nice sandy beach of lounging in the sun.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
531 locals recommend
This is a State Marine Life Conservation District with great snorkeling and a nice sandy beach of lounging in the sun.
Perfect for watching the sunrise.
25 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse
Makapu‘u Lighthouse Road
25 locals recommend
Perfect for watching the sunrise.
A great hike to watch either the sunrise or sunset. It gets very, very hot during the middle of the day so bring lots of water and sunblock!
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road
116 locals recommend
A great hike to watch either the sunrise or sunset. It gets very, very hot during the middle of the day so bring lots of water and sunblock!
A staple of every Oahu vacation.
97 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor
97 locals recommend
A staple of every Oahu vacation.
Watch the Oahu's iconic North Shore waves and sunsets from this beach but be careful if you brave the water.
167 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
167 locals recommend
Watch the Oahu's iconic North Shore waves and sunsets from this beach but be careful if you brave the water.
From sitting in the sand to body surfing the shorebreak and jumping off the big rock, this is a must on any North Shore drive.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
389 locals recommend
From sitting in the sand to body surfing the shorebreak and jumping off the big rock, this is a must on any North Shore drive.
A fairly easy hike with a fantastic view of Oahu's windward side.
10 locals recommend
Crouching Lion
10 locals recommend
A fairly easy hike with a fantastic view of Oahu's windward side.
This tiny island is a great location for kayaking. Bring a picnic and some shoes and climb to the top for an incredible view.
18 locals recommend
Mokoliʻi
18 locals recommend
This tiny island is a great location for kayaking. Bring a picnic and some shoes and climb to the top for an incredible view.
You can kayak out to the bird sanctuary on this island. It has a nice beach and lots of cliffs to explore.
21 locals recommend
Mokulua Islands State Seabird Sanctuary
21 locals recommend
You can kayak out to the bird sanctuary on this island. It has a nice beach and lots of cliffs to explore.
THE beach for any Hawaii vacation!
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
276 locals recommend
THE beach for any Hawaii vacation!
The Pali Lookout provides a great view of the Windward Side.
168 locals recommend
Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali Drive
168 locals recommend
The Pali Lookout provides a great view of the Windward Side.

Entertainment & Activities

A local great beach with fewer tourists. This is THE beach for locals in right in town. You will always see families having bbqs and playing in the park.
57 locals recommend
Kaimana Beach
57 locals recommend
A local great beach with fewer tourists. This is THE beach for locals in right in town. You will always see families having bbqs and playing in the park.
This is a great park of exercising, picnicking, or just relaxing. It's only a 15 minute walk from the studio!
65 locals recommend
Kapiolani Park Beach
65 locals recommend
This is a great park of exercising, picnicking, or just relaxing. It's only a 15 minute walk from the studio!
The Honolulu Zoo has a nice array of exotic and tropical animals and birds.
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave
334 locals recommend
The Honolulu Zoo has a nice array of exotic and tropical animals and birds.
The valley this ranch sits in has been the backdrop for movies such as Jurassic Park and 50 First Dates.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
289 locals recommend
The valley this ranch sits in has been the backdrop for movies such as Jurassic Park and 50 First Dates.

Food Scene

Like an Acai Bowl...but so much better!
19 locals recommend
Banán
1810 University Ave
19 locals recommend
Like an Acai Bowl...but so much better!
This shop has famous cream cheese scones. Definitely worth the calories!
107 locals recommend
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat Ave
107 locals recommend
This shop has famous cream cheese scones. Definitely worth the calories!
A favorite neighborhood coffee shop.
38 locals recommend
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Ave
38 locals recommend
A favorite neighborhood coffee shop.
Tasty small plates and stellar cocktails.
43 locals recommend
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae Ave
43 locals recommend
Tasty small plates and stellar cocktails.
Smoothies, fresh juices, and vegetarian foods.
17 locals recommend
Leahi Health Kaimuki
3441 Waialae Ave
17 locals recommend
Smoothies, fresh juices, and vegetarian foods.
Fantastic brunch!
7 locals recommend
Tucker & Bevvy Breakfast
2586 Kapahulu Ave
7 locals recommend
Fantastic brunch!
Burgers and beer.
17 locals recommend
The Counter
4211 Waialae Ave
17 locals recommend
Burgers and beer.
Indian food with a great atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th Ave
27 locals recommend
Indian food with a great atmosphere.
Great local beers and pub food.
89 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole Highway
89 locals recommend
Great local beers and pub food.
This is a great stop for good food and drink going to or from the airport.
77 locals recommend
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz Hwy
77 locals recommend
This is a great stop for good food and drink going to or from the airport.
If you feel like something a bit out of the ordinary for Hawaii. This place is also BYOB.
6 locals recommend
Ethiopian Love Restaurant
76 Smith St
6 locals recommend
If you feel like something a bit out of the ordinary for Hawaii. This place is also BYOB.
Fantastic Chinese food
17 locals recommend
Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith St
17 locals recommend
Fantastic Chinese food
If you are hungry on a long drive around the island, stop at Uncle Bobo's for some Barbeque brisket!
31 locals recommend
Uncle Bobo's
51-480 Kamehameha Hwy
31 locals recommend
If you are hungry on a long drive around the island, stop at Uncle Bobo's for some Barbeque brisket!
This newly opened restaurant has great cocktails and locally grown and sourced smaller plates.
Avenue's Bar + Eatery
3605 Waialae Ave
This newly opened restaurant has great cocktails and locally grown and sourced smaller plates.
Great locally sourced ingredients with a casual atmosphere.
24 locals recommend
Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae Ave
24 locals recommend
Great locally sourced ingredients with a casual atmosphere.
Vegan food.
7 locals recommend
Juicy Brew
3392 Waialae Ave
7 locals recommend
Vegan food.
Espresso, gelato, and good food plus nicely designed gallery walls.
20 locals recommend
ARS Cafe and Gelato
3116 Monsarrat Ave
20 locals recommend
Espresso, gelato, and good food plus nicely designed gallery walls.
Located in the lobby of the newly renovated SurfJack boutique hotel, Mahina & Sun's has great cocktails and fantastic locally sourced dinner options.
14 locals recommend
Mahina & Sun’s
412 Lewers St
14 locals recommend
Located in the lobby of the newly renovated SurfJack boutique hotel, Mahina & Sun's has great cocktails and fantastic locally sourced dinner options.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great selection of craft and local beers.
48 locals recommend
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae Ave
48 locals recommend
Great selection of craft and local beers.
Old school Tiki drinks! This bar is a regular on Hawaii 5-0.
19 locals recommend
La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access Rd
19 locals recommend
Old school Tiki drinks! This bar is a regular on Hawaii 5-0.
Great cocktails and an amazing selection of traditional AND vegan/vegetarian bar foods!
21 locals recommend
Downbeat Diner and Lounge
42 N Hotel St
21 locals recommend
Great cocktails and an amazing selection of traditional AND vegan/vegetarian bar foods!
Coffee during the day, whiskey at night.
39 locals recommend
The Manifest
32 N Hotel St
39 locals recommend
Coffee during the day, whiskey at night.
A cool quiet bar.
37 locals recommend
The Study
1775 Ala Moana Blvd
37 locals recommend
A cool quiet bar.

Arts & Culture

Movie theatre.
12 locals recommend
Consolidated Theatres Kahala
4211 Waialae Ave
12 locals recommend
Movie theatre.
This tiny theatre features late-run movies, 12 leather seats, and encourages bringing your own snacks and drinks!
10 locals recommend
Movie Museum
3566 Harding Ave
10 locals recommend
This tiny theatre features late-run movies, 12 leather seats, and encourages bringing your own snacks and drinks!
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania St
252 locals recommend
Film festivals and events.
24 locals recommend
Doris Duke Theatre
900 S Beretania St
24 locals recommend
Film festivals and events.
15 locals recommend
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
553 S King St
15 locals recommend
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King St
263 locals recommend
A great small theatre showcasing local actors.
12 locals recommend
Diamond Head Theatre
520 Makapuu Ave
12 locals recommend
A great small theatre showcasing local actors.