Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Island-themed chain outpost serving burgers, fries & local specialties in relaxed, open-air setting.Best LOCO MOCO in Hawaii! A loco moco is Hawaii’s take on a burger,” a beef patty cradled on a bed of rice with a fried over-easy egg perched on top. A smothering of brown gravy binds the components together. Onooooo! (means delicious in the Hawaiian language)
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Cheeseburger Waikiki
1945 Kalakaua AveIsland-themed chain outpost serving burgers, fries & local specialties in relaxed, open-air setting.Best LOCO MOCO in Hawaii! A loco moco is Hawaii’s take on a burger,” a beef patty cradled on a bed of rice with a fried over-easy egg perched on top. A smothering of brown gravy binds the components together. Onooooo! (means delicious in the Hawaiian language)
The fried pastry, slightly crispier and chewier than a doughnut and with no hole, is known as a cuisine of Hawaii. These malasadas are perfect, especially warm when you first pick them up at the store and even when they get cold, they're still amazing sugary snacks.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveThe fried pastry, slightly crispier and chewier than a doughnut and with no hole, is known as a cuisine of Hawaii. These malasadas are perfect, especially warm when you first pick them up at the store and even when they get cold, they're still amazing sugary snacks.
Popular option known for its beachfront location. Also They offer a lunch buffet which for the price is hard to beat. $19 for an adult $9 for children. It included fresh order pasta, Teriyaki chicken, assorted salds, fresh fruits and kalua pork and cabbage. On Sundays, Henry Kapono’s band provides the background music. At around 4, local legend Henry sets up and plays until sunset. This is island music and locals love him.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AvePopular option known for its beachfront location. Also They offer a lunch buffet which for the price is hard to beat. $19 for an adult $9 for children. It included fresh order pasta, Teriyaki chicken, assorted salds, fresh fruits and kalua pork and cabbage. On Sundays, Henry Kapono’s band provides the background music. At around 4, local legend Henry sets up and plays until sunset. This is island music and locals love him.
f you’re looking for a healthy breakfast option, it’s hard to go wrong with this super food from Brazil. If you haven’t tried one before, an acai bowl is like a really thick smoothie topped with oatmeal and fruits and honey. For a great acai bowl, we recommend the Tropical Tribe.
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Tropical Tribe
1778 Ala Moana Blvdf you’re looking for a healthy breakfast option, it’s hard to go wrong with this super food from Brazil. If you haven’t tried one before, an acai bowl is like a really thick smoothie topped with oatmeal and fruits and honey. For a great acai bowl, we recommend the Tropical Tribe.
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
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IHOP
2211 Kūhiō Ave.Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
You can buy locally made food products such as jams, coffees, and more to take home with you as souvenirs.
Saturdays, 07:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Kapiolani Community College Parking Lot C, 4303 Diamond Head
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KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdYou can buy locally made food products such as jams, coffees, and more to take home with you as souvenirs.
Saturdays, 07:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Kapiolani Community College Parking Lot C, 4303 Diamond Head
It’s not the typical barbecued chicken, but smoked with Hawaiian kiawe wood, that intensifies the flavor. Topped off with a side of their popular pineapple coleslaw.
Note that they are only open on weekends.
Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken
66-190 Kamehameha Hwy
It’s not the typical barbecued chicken, but smoked with Hawaiian kiawe wood, that intensifies the flavor. Topped off with a side of their popular pineapple coleslaw.
Note that they are only open on weekends.
Great local sushi restaurant. Fresh delicious sushi, great sashimi and rolls. a late night happy hour menu starting at 9:30 pm - close which is a great way to try this place at a discount.
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Chiba-ken
468 Ena RdGreat local sushi restaurant. Fresh delicious sushi, great sashimi and rolls. a late night happy hour menu starting at 9:30 pm - close which is a great way to try this place at a discount.
Parks & Nature
The like to the top is not very long, it tiypically takes about 30-45 minutes. As you reach the observation platform at the summit, you’l realize that the Trek was worth it.
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Diamond Head
The like to the top is not very long, it tiypically takes about 30-45 minutes. As you reach the observation platform at the summit, you’l realize that the Trek was worth it.
Popular beach among bodyboarders, known as The Wall, or Walls. Good snorkeling on the reef near the Waikiki Aquarium.
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Queen's Beach
Popular beach among bodyboarders, known as The Wall, or Walls. Good snorkeling on the reef near the Waikiki Aquarium.
Hanauma Bay, a protected marine life conservation area located 30-minutes east of Waikiki, (Hawaii Kai), is managed by the State of Hawaii. Hanauma Bay is open every day except Tuesdays. Entrance fee is $7.50 per person (kids 12 & under are FREE). We lend 2 Snorkeling Masks for our guests.
Tip: Go early, arrive around breakfast time as this place gets CRAZY busy and there are only 300 parking spots. And if you wait till mid-morning or lunch the water gets churned up which affects visibility for snorkeling.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayHanauma Bay, a protected marine life conservation area located 30-minutes east of Waikiki, (Hawaii Kai), is managed by the State of Hawaii. Hanauma Bay is open every day except Tuesdays. Entrance fee is $7.50 per person (kids 12 & under are FREE). We lend 2 Snorkeling Masks for our guests.
Tip: Go early, arrive around breakfast time as this place gets CRAZY busy and there are only 300 parking spots. And if you wait till mid-morning or lunch the water gets churned up which affects visibility for snorkeling.
Fifteen miles east of Waikiki. You’re gonna find all kinds of sea life dolphins, sea lions, rays, sharks, native Hawaiian fish, and more.
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Sea Life Park station
Fifteen miles east of Waikiki. You’re gonna find all kinds of sea life dolphins, sea lions, rays, sharks, native Hawaiian fish, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
This is another wonderful spot to Bring the Family to see all the wonderful tropical Fish and marine Life the evolves around Oahu’s Waters and the other Hawaiian Islands.
Located next to Waikiki War Memorial along the waterfront
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Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveThis is another wonderful spot to Bring the Family to see all the wonderful tropical Fish and marine Life the evolves around Oahu’s Waters and the other Hawaiian Islands.
Located next to Waikiki War Memorial along the waterfront
The zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It’s within walking distance of Waikiki. Parking, which costs one dollar per hour, is limited. Adult admission (13 years or older) is $19. Children accompanied by an adult will be admitted for $11
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveThe zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It’s within walking distance of Waikiki. Parking, which costs one dollar per hour, is limited. Adult admission (13 years or older) is $19. Children accompanied by an adult will be admitted for $11
the luau at Paradise Cove is one of the best. It’s an authentic experience that shows how the Hawaiian people ate, lived and celebrated. Activities at Paradise Cove include: Arts and Crafts, Hawaiian Games and you’ll be able to eat food such as lomi salmon (cold tomato and salmon salad), taro bread rolls, cold haupia (coconut jello dessert), and juicy kalua pork. After eating, sit back and relax as entertainers showcase Hawaiian music and hula's progression throughout the decades.
Paradise Cove Luau is open daily. Gates open from 5:00pm and ends around 9:00pm (Please note that start and end times may vary slightly)
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Paradise Cove Luau
92-1089 Ali'inui Drthe luau at Paradise Cove is one of the best. It’s an authentic experience that shows how the Hawaiian people ate, lived and celebrated. Activities at Paradise Cove include: Arts and Crafts, Hawaiian Games and you’ll be able to eat food such as lomi salmon (cold tomato and salmon salad), taro bread rolls, cold haupia (coconut jello dessert), and juicy kalua pork. After eating, sit back and relax as entertainers showcase Hawaiian music and hula's progression throughout the decades.
Paradise Cove Luau is open daily. Gates open from 5:00pm and ends around 9:00pm (Please note that start and end times may vary slightly)
Arts & Culture
Free Hula Show
The shows are held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, weather permitting from 6:30-7:30 at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound on Kalakaua avenue.
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Kuhio Beach Grill
2552 Kalakaua AveFree Hula Show
The shows are held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, weather permitting from 6:30-7:30 at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound on Kalakaua avenue.
Shopping
It’s the world’s largest open air mall, located 15 minutes walking from our building. 290 stores, including 80 dining options.
Hula Show each day at 1:00 PM on Centerstage!
Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 9:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm.
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdIt’s the world’s largest open air mall, located 15 minutes walking from our building. 290 stores, including 80 dining options.
Hula Show each day at 1:00 PM on Centerstage!
Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 9:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Getting Around
TURO JEEP RENTALS
Alamo Rent A Car
151 Kaʻiulani AveEssentials
What's not to love about this place!? It's fun, loud and colorful, and the sales are really good. I love the selection of seafood (unagi often is on sale here), poke (the fresh poke is REALLY yummy and often a good price!), asian items (from rows of rice and asian sauces to hot pot lobster balls, to frozen beef bowls and dumplings and pastas), large alcohol selection (and good rotation of alcohol on sale!) and local souvenier items - you can find anything you may need here!
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Don Quijote
801 Kaheka StWhat's not to love about this place!? It's fun, loud and colorful, and the sales are really good. I love the selection of seafood (unagi often is on sale here), poke (the fresh poke is REALLY yummy and often a good price!), asian items (from rows of rice and asian sauces to hot pot lobster balls, to frozen beef bowls and dumplings and pastas), large alcohol selection (and good rotation of alcohol on sale!) and local souvenier items - you can find anything you may need here!
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StLongs Drugs
2155 Kalakaua Ave