Lauren's Honolulu Guidebook

Lauren
Lauren's Honolulu Guidebook

Groceries & Essentials

The closest shop to pick up food, snacks, toiletries, souvenirs, beach towels and more.
9 locals recommend
ABC Superette
1732 Ala Moana Blvd
9 locals recommend
The closest shop to pick up food, snacks, toiletries, souvenirs, beach towels and more.
This is the largest outdoor shopping center in America. It's been recently renovated and expanded. There are also tons of restaurants in the center. Definitely a must-do!
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
829 locals recommend
This is the largest outdoor shopping center in America. It's been recently renovated and expanded. There are also tons of restaurants in the center. Definitely a must-do!
A short walk for all essentials. This Target will have everything you need.
83 locals recommend
Target
345 Hahani St
83 locals recommend
A short walk for all essentials. This Target will have everything you need.

Restaurants in Ilikai Marina

It's attached to the Ilikai Marina
23 locals recommend
Red Lobster
1765 Ala Moana Blvd
23 locals recommend
It's attached to the Ilikai Marina
Also attached to the Ilikai Marina
32 locals recommend
Outback Steakhouse
6650 Kalanianaʻole Hwy
32 locals recommend
Also attached to the Ilikai Marina
Located on the ground floor of the Ilikai Maria. This spot is a local institution.
52 locals recommend
Chart House Waikiki
1765 Ala Moana Blvd
52 locals recommend
Located on the ground floor of the Ilikai Maria. This spot is a local institution.
A local institution, located on the ground floor of the Ilikai Marina. Perfect for drinks or breakfast.
20 locals recommend
Harbor Pub
1765 Ala Moana Blvd
20 locals recommend
A local institution, located on the ground floor of the Ilikai Marina. Perfect for drinks or breakfast.

Drinks & Nightlife

Located across the bridge on the 2nd floor in the Modern Honolulu hotel. Try their version of a Mai Tai.
37 locals recommend
The Study
1775 Ala Moana Blvd
37 locals recommend
Located across the bridge on the 2nd floor in the Modern Honolulu hotel. Try their version of a Mai Tai.

Everything Else

Great place to picnic, run, play frisbee, read a book under a tree, etc.
89 locals recommend
Kapiʻolani Regional Park
3840 Paki Ave
89 locals recommend
Great place to picnic, run, play frisbee, read a book under a tree, etc.

Entertainment & Activities

There are plenty of animals and a petting zoo!
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave
334 locals recommend
There are plenty of animals and a petting zoo!
My mom took me here as a child. A lot. I was a little obsessed with the Yellow Tang. Great place to take kids.
197 locals recommend
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua Ave
197 locals recommend
My mom took me here as a child. A lot. I was a little obsessed with the Yellow Tang. Great place to take kids.

Sightseeing

Quick 40 minute hike with great views of the island from Hawaii Kai to Waikiki to Kakaako. Parking is $5. Wear sunscreen and bring water.
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
347 locals recommend
Quick 40 minute hike with great views of the island from Hawaii Kai to Waikiki to Kakaako. Parking is $5. Wear sunscreen and bring water.
Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year.
179 locals recommend
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy
179 locals recommend
Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year.

Luau

547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
547 locals recommend
114 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Luau
92-1089 Ali'inui Dr
114 locals recommend