Sightseeing
Moanalua Gardens Park
2850-A Moanalua RdGreat big Monkey Pod trees!
Lanikai Beach
Awesome beach.
Yoga Floats
Ala Moana BoulevardVery calm beach. Good for Stand Up Paddling and swimming.
The Edge of Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua AveOne of the views with a bar!
Live music and drink your Mai Tai!
Great place to see a great view of Honolulu city!
Just a 10 min drive from Waikiki and a short walk from the parking area to a beautiful view.
Go around 4:30pm - 5:30pm and if there is some rain in the valley, you can see a gorgeous rainbow.
*Just don't leave your important stuff in the car. Thieves will break your car window to steal your bags.
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetGreat place to see a great view of Honolulu city!
Just a 10 min drive from Waikiki and a short walk from the parking area to a beautiful view.
Go around 4:30pm - 5:30pm and if there is some rain in the valley, you can see a gorgeous rainbow.
*Just don't leave your important stuff in the car. Thieves will break your car window to steal your bags.
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveTiny zoo that's great for kiddies.
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveTiny aquarium, good for kids.
Queen's Beach
Great beach with grassy areas.
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveFood Scene
Here are all the places that I have personally visited and eaten before!
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StYummy bakery and restaurant.
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana BlvdHawaiian food.
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StTheir second restaurant.
Beer and Be Merry has $2 Kirin Beers on Tap, all day & night long!
212 locals recommend
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveBeer and Be Merry has $2 Kirin Beers on Tap, all day & night long!
Great place grab some locally made dishes, see the sunset and listen to live music.
51 locals recommend
Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach
2699 Kalakaua AveGreat place grab some locally made dishes, see the sunset and listen to live music.
Best brunch, with a "private beach" feel!
Great for large groups and the kids will love seeing sea turtles and the dolphin pool!
19 locals recommend
Plumeria Beach House
5000 Kahala AveBest brunch, with a "private beach" feel!
Great for large groups and the kids will love seeing sea turtles and the dolphin pool!
Originally a food mission in the early 1920's, now a family owned cafe.
Lots of great photos from 100 years ago and tons of history in this cafe.
Open seating areas with a historical feel!
Love the pancakes and the BLTA (avocado)
12 locals recommend
Waioli Kitchen & Bake shop
2950 Manoa RoadOriginally a food mission in the early 1920's, now a family owned cafe.
Lots of great photos from 100 years ago and tons of history in this cafe.
Open seating areas with a historical feel!
Love the pancakes and the BLTA (avocado)
Cute small mall with all the essentials for food, shopping and entertainment.
196 locals recommend
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveCute small mall with all the essentials for food, shopping and entertainment.
Duke's Waikiki is a classic restaurant in Waikiki, also live music from Hawaiian local people.
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveDuke's Waikiki is a classic restaurant in Waikiki, also live music from Hawaiian local people.
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AvePortuguese style donuts!
Shopping
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdLarge open shopping center.
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdWard shopping center - Sports Authority, Starbucks, etc...
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyFood, food and more food.
Essentials
Nijiya Market
1009 University AveJapanese Supermarket
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StAll your shopping needs 24 hours a day.
Hy's Steak House
2440 Kūhiō AvenueFood, food and more food.
Longs Drugs
2155 Kalakaua AveDrug store
Walgreens
1488 Kapiolani BlvdDrug store
Hospital.
Sometimes it's faster to get an Uber / Lyft or drive to the hospital than wait for an ambulance.
16 locals recommend
The Queen's Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl StHospital.
Sometimes it's faster to get an Uber / Lyft or drive to the hospital than wait for an ambulance.
Neighborhoods
New and trendy place. Great for foodies and artists. Whole Foods and Kakako SALT also has 2 bars with great selection of craft beers!
45 locals recommend
Kaka'ako
New and trendy place. Great for foodies and artists. Whole Foods and Kakako SALT also has 2 bars with great selection of craft beers!