Jo’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a wonderful spot within walking distance of the condo. Outdoor setting. Right on Kaimana Beach. Great food. Spectacular location!
41 locals recommend
Hau Tree Lanai
This is a wonderful spot within walking distance of the condo. Outdoor setting. Right on Kaimana Beach. Great food. Spectacular location!
This outdoor, oceanside restaurant in this exclusive resort has the best drinks on the island, and delicious food.
19 locals recommend
Plumeria Beach House
5000 Kahala AveThis outdoor, oceanside restaurant in this exclusive resort has the best drinks on the island, and delicious food.
This take out place is owned by a former chef. Great food, not so cheap but delicious. Very close to the other end of Kapiolani park.
107 locals recommend
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveThis take out place is owned by a former chef. Great food, not so cheap but delicious. Very close to the other end of Kapiolani park.
the best Greek food on the island. Do take out! call ahead with your order to avoid delays.
49 locals recommend
Olive Tree Cafe
4614 Kilauea Avethe best Greek food on the island. Do take out! call ahead with your order to avoid delays.
excellent Vietnamese food in nearby Kaimuki. Casual dining.
22 locals recommend
Hale Vietnam Restaurant
1140 12th Aveexcellent Vietnamese food in nearby Kaimuki. Casual dining.
Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
2239 S King Stwonderful Thai food!
Sightseeing
this is a close but VERY popular hike. Non Hawaii residents must make reservations. going later in the day is less busy.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
Kapahuluthis is a close but VERY popular hike. Non Hawaii residents must make reservations. going later in the day is less busy.
Lots and lots of fish here. Lots and lots of people too. Save yourself time and money and buy a snorkel and fins. Fish are EVERYWHERE in Hawaiian waters.
72 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
100 Hanauma Bay RdLots and lots of fish here. Lots and lots of people too. Save yourself time and money and buy a snorkel and fins. Fish are EVERYWHERE in Hawaiian waters.
if you are renting a car, the drive up this road has a great view of Honolulu. The park above is nice also!
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge Streetif you are renting a car, the drive up this road has a great view of Honolulu. The park above is nice also!
very long beach with crystal clear water and soft sand. Excellent for swimming!
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa Rdvery long beach with crystal clear water and soft sand. Excellent for swimming!
Arts
check out this local theatre near Diamond Head for plays and other very good local productions!
12 locals recommend
Diamond Head Theatre
520 Makapuu Avecheck out this local theatre near Diamond Head for plays and other very good local productions!
Hawaii Theatre
1130 Bethel Stanother good venue for music events. downtown Honolulu.
Na Mea Hawaii
1200 Ala Moana Blvdgreat Hawaiian jewelry! Expensive but excellent quality!
museums
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StThis museum has the best collection of Hawaiian artifacts.
Honolulu Museum of Art School
1111 Victoria Stgreat venue for art!
Neighborhoods
the North Shore of Hawaii is where you can see big wave surfing in the winter months. Think Sunset Beach and The Eddy Surf contest. Haleiwa is a tourist town with lots of stores where you can spend money and buy treasures.
117 locals recommend
North Shore
the North Shore of Hawaii is where you can see big wave surfing in the winter months. Think Sunset Beach and The Eddy Surf contest. Haleiwa is a tourist town with lots of stores where you can spend money and buy treasures.
This is where most of the visitors to Hawaii go. Lots of action and activity and people. Many restaurants. ABC stores are great for buying inexpensive gifts to take back home with you.
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
This is where most of the visitors to Hawaii go. Lots of action and activity and people. Many restaurants. ABC stores are great for buying inexpensive gifts to take back home with you.
botanical gardens
Foster Botanical Gardens
50 N Vineyard Blvdclose to town, this botanical garden has lots to offer
Hiking Trails
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trailthis is an easy hike that is close to UH Manoa.