Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Local spot thats been around forever. Large portions! Great for breakfast and lunch.
85 locals recommend
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveLocal spot thats been around forever. Large portions! Great for breakfast and lunch.
Large variety of Poke which is a local dish composed to cubed Ahi Tuna, marinated in various styles. Super Fresh! Awesome fresh cooked seafood too if raw isn't your thing.
45 locals recommend
Fresh Catch Kaimuki
1113 Kapahulu AveLarge variety of Poke which is a local dish composed to cubed Ahi Tuna, marinated in various styles. Super Fresh! Awesome fresh cooked seafood too if raw isn't your thing.
Hands down the best authentic Hawaiian Food you can get. You must try their "Pipikaula Shortribs". Sooo good. They've got weird hours so double check before you head down.
86 locals recommend
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StHands down the best authentic Hawaiian Food you can get. You must try their "Pipikaula Shortribs". Sooo good. They've got weird hours so double check before you head down.
Delicious ramen with ingredients imported straight from Japan. Can't go wrong with any of their broths.
10 locals recommend
Tenkaippin Hawaii
617 Kapahulu AveDelicious ramen with ingredients imported straight from Japan. Can't go wrong with any of their broths.
All you can eat BBQ meat. Cook it yourself style. $30 per person, and the best quality meat you will find at any "all you can eat" restaurant in Hawaii. Always call ahead to make reservations.
Yakiniku Lulu Rara
911 Ke’eaumoku StAll you can eat BBQ meat. Cook it yourself style. $30 per person, and the best quality meat you will find at any "all you can eat" restaurant in Hawaii. Always call ahead to make reservations.
Best Acai bowls you can get. They use pure Acai, while other places use alot of mixed berries in their mix.
10 locals recommend
Tropical Tribe
1778 Ala Moana BlvdBest Acai bowls you can get. They use pure Acai, while other places use alot of mixed berries in their mix.
Coffee or Tea? Waikiki
333 Seaside AveThe best Milk Tea you can get!
Way better Udon than Marukame Udon (the one with the ridiculous line everyday). Don't be fooled by the hype. TsuruTonTan has way better fresh made noodles. Super chewy!
TsuruTonTan
2233 Kalakaua AveWay better Udon than Marukame Udon (the one with the ridiculous line everyday). Don't be fooled by the hype. TsuruTonTan has way better fresh made noodles. Super chewy!
If you're in the North Shore and going to get Garlic Shrimp from some of the famous trucks around, go to Romy's. Most tourist go to Giovanni's. They're good, but Romy's is better. They're the only "Shrimp Truck" with their own farm right in the back, serving fresh shrimp, not frozen like the others. They also sometimes have Prawns which are delicious. A bit of advice, call in a phone order when you're about 45 mins away. The wait can be LONG.
48 locals recommend
Romy's Kahuku Prawns Shrimp Hut
56-1030 Kamehameha HwyIf you're in the North Shore and going to get Garlic Shrimp from some of the famous trucks around, go to Romy's. Most tourist go to Giovanni's. They're good, but Romy's is better. They're the only "Shrimp Truck" with their own farm right in the back, serving fresh shrimp, not frozen like the others. They also sometimes have Prawns which are delicious. A bit of advice, call in a phone order when you're about 45 mins away. The wait can be LONG.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pint and Jigger
410 S King StNice little hip bar/restaurant with awesome food and drinks.
"Speak Easy" bar/restaurant located hidden inside Pint & Jigger. Must make reservations to get in. Some of the best handcrafted drinks you'll find on the island.
Harry’s Hardware Emporium
1936 S King St"Speak Easy" bar/restaurant located hidden inside Pint & Jigger. Must make reservations to get in. Some of the best handcrafted drinks you'll find on the island.
Run by 2 awesome dudes, this spot is the only Cider brewery on the island. If you love Ciders, you will absolutely be blown away by their creations. No food served here though. Don't be alarmed it's in a pretty random location. Tucked away between warehouses.
Paradise Ciders
95-221 Colburn StRun by 2 awesome dudes, this spot is the only Cider brewery on the island. If you love Ciders, you will absolutely be blown away by their creations. No food served here though. Don't be alarmed it's in a pretty random location. Tucked away between warehouses.
Rivals Sports Lounge
2211 Kūhiō AvenueSports bar with awesome pizza!
Essentials
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveFull on huge grocery store where you can find whatever you need.
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyNothing to explain here...
Shopping
If you need gifts or souvenirs to bring home this is the place to go. Many vendors to choose from. Only on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday from 8am-2pm.
130 locals recommend
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdIf you need gifts or souvenirs to bring home this is the place to go. Many vendors to choose from. Only on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday from 8am-2pm.
Full outlet mall with lots of great stores to choose from. There are always great deals, especially on holidays.
167 locals recommend
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StFull outlet mall with lots of great stores to choose from. There are always great deals, especially on holidays.
Parks & Nature
If you get the chance, do this little hike down to the tidepools, you won't regret it. You will need to go to the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail and climb about half way up. You will see Whale Watching signs, that is where you start climbing down the rocks. You will be able to see the tidepools from above. You can swim in the tidepools, there are often fish in there as well.
23 locals recommend
Makapu'u Tide Pools
If you get the chance, do this little hike down to the tidepools, you won't regret it. You will need to go to the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail and climb about half way up. You will see Whale Watching signs, that is where you start climbing down the rocks. You will be able to see the tidepools from above. You can swim in the tidepools, there are often fish in there as well.
Beautiful beach with Turquoise waters, soft powdery white sands and much less crowded than Waikiki Beach.
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdBeautiful beach with Turquoise waters, soft powdery white sands and much less crowded than Waikiki Beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful large property with multiple resorts on it. Spend the day here without paying $400+ a night to stay.
36 locals recommend
Ko Olina Resort
92-1047 Olani StBeautiful large property with multiple resorts on it. Spend the day here without paying $400+ a night to stay.