Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
The best food in town. Cheap and delicious. I find most of my guests on a budget eating here for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.The best food in town. Cheap and delicious. I find most of my guests on a budget eating here for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!
Only Burmese restaurant on the island. I used to serve here and if you like Thai, Chinese, and Indian food, you'll fall in love! Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too! Served family style.
14 locals recommend
Dagon
2671 S King StOnly Burmese restaurant on the island. I used to serve here and if you like Thai, Chinese, and Indian food, you'll fall in love! Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too! Served family style.
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveGrab a drink by the sea and listen to some live tunes!
If you want excellent Authentic Hawaiian food, this is the place to be!
49 locals recommend
Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu AveIf you want excellent Authentic Hawaiian food, this is the place to be!
If you want plate lunches and delicious local food, stop by here. Rotating menu. Curry and Beef Stew is my favorite! Can't go wrong with Chicken Katsu!
85 locals recommend
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveIf you want plate lunches and delicious local food, stop by here. Rotating menu. Curry and Beef Stew is my favorite! Can't go wrong with Chicken Katsu!
Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyBest Shave Ice on the North Shore
Tea Boss
2310 Kūhiō Ave.I like Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls. My favorite spot to get Thai Tea with small boba. Yum
Hands down best cocktail I have ever had. Known for their Mai Tai but try the POD THAI! Made with Old Lahaina light rum, crème of coconut, lime, lemongrass-cardamom syrup, thai basil. Worth the $12.50
162 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StHands down best cocktail I have ever had. Known for their Mai Tai but try the POD THAI! Made with Old Lahaina light rum, crème of coconut, lime, lemongrass-cardamom syrup, thai basil. Worth the $12.50
MALASADAS! Puffs and regular. Definitely reccomend if you love doughnuts freshly made to order! I like to describe them as if you're eating a cloud and feels inside the same way you put your head down on a soft pillow.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveMALASADAS! Puffs and regular. Definitely reccomend if you love doughnuts freshly made to order! I like to describe them as if you're eating a cloud and feels inside the same way you put your head down on a soft pillow.
Arts & Culture
Grab a beer and listen to some live music nightly. Ranges from Hawaiian Slack Key to Hawaiian influenced Pop/Rock. My dad's friend and my friend's cousin play here. Na Hoku Award winner and nominees!
8 locals recommend
Kani Ka Pila Grille
2169 Kālia RdGrab a beer and listen to some live music nightly. Ranges from Hawaiian Slack Key to Hawaiian influenced Pop/Rock. My dad's friend and my friend's cousin play here. Na Hoku Award winner and nominees!
Essentials
Get all the essentials right down the block. It's convenient, but pricey. If you want cheaper and are willing to walk/bus/drive a couple miles, Safeway is not too far.
159 locals recommend
FOOD PANTRY Waikiki Kuhio
2370 Kūhiō Ave.Get all the essentials right down the block. It's convenient, but pricey. If you want cheaper and are willing to walk/bus/drive a couple miles, Safeway is not too far.
Only a mile and a half from the apartment. If you have time do your shopping. I can help you with groceries as well.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveOnly a mile and a half from the apartment. If you have time do your shopping. I can help you with groceries as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hawaii industry workers (Bar/Restaurants) get 1/2 off drinks and food all day. Mingle with some locals to get that discount. Cover is free before 9pm.
100 locals recommend
LuLu's Waikiki
2586 Kalakaua AveHawaii industry workers (Bar/Restaurants) get 1/2 off drinks and food all day. Mingle with some locals to get that discount. Cover is free before 9pm.
Parks & Nature
Waikiki Beach
Winter time swells are a great sight to see. Contests held annually.
149 locals recommend
Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdWinter time swells are a great sight to see. Contests held annually.
Kapiolani Park Beach
Giant open park filled with awesomeness!
Sightseeing
If you want to get away from the waikiki crowd, head to Kaimanas (Sans Souci). Located at the very far end of Waikiki Beach towards Diamond Head. Just follow Kalakaua all the way down.
8 locals recommend
Sans Souci Beach
If you want to get away from the waikiki crowd, head to Kaimanas (Sans Souci). Located at the very far end of Waikiki Beach towards Diamond Head. Just follow Kalakaua all the way down.
Close to the apt. Excellent panoramic views from the top!
347 locals recommend
Diamond Head State Monument
Close to the apt. Excellent panoramic views from the top!
Rain is pretty constant in the Manoa Valley, so there is usually a good fall. Very beautiful surroundings. Don't forget the bug spray!
51 locals recommend
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailRain is pretty constant in the Manoa Valley, so there is usually a good fall. Very beautiful surroundings. Don't forget the bug spray!
Who doesn't love a beautiful beach and rock to jump off of into the ocean? Also for you free climbers, there's some cliffs over the sand you can practice on.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
Who doesn't love a beautiful beach and rock to jump off of into the ocean? Also for you free climbers, there's some cliffs over the sand you can practice on.
Everything Else
Check out the islands biggest university. This is where I am a current graduate student.
39 locals recommend
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2500 Campus RdCheck out the islands biggest university. This is where I am a current graduate student.