Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Cheap and Fast Eats, very close to the apartment. They serve FRESH udon noodles and lightly tempura battered items.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Cheap and Fast Eats, very close to the apartment. They serve FRESH udon noodles and lightly tempura battered items.
Little hidden wine bar just 1/2 block from the apartment. It's nestled inside the Sand Villa hotel tucked back by the pool area. Opens at 5pm and stays open well past 11pm or midnight, some times even later depending on the guests.
Il Buco
Little hidden wine bar just 1/2 block from the apartment. It's nestled inside the Sand Villa hotel tucked back by the pool area. Opens at 5pm and stays open well past 11pm or midnight, some times even later depending on the guests.
Cheap and fast eats for Vietnamese food. One of those hole in the walls types places where the wait staff speak somewhat broken English but the food is fast, reasonably price and very good. There's also parking out front.
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Pho 1 Vietnamese Restaurant
1617 Kapiolani BlvdCheap and fast eats for Vietnamese food. One of those hole in the walls types places where the wait staff speak somewhat broken English but the food is fast, reasonably price and very good. There's also parking out front.
Doraku
2233 Kalakaua AveSUSHI and drinks! Great HH menu and people watching
Some of the BEST beer on the island and food to go with it. Amazing staff - come early!
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REAL gastropub / Bent Tail Brewing Company
506 Keawe StSome of the BEST beer on the island and food to go with it. Amazing staff - come early!
Sister bar to REAL a gastropub
Also, amazing selection of beers and great eats. Parking can be a challenge but worth the visit.
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BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae AveSister bar to REAL a gastropub
Also, amazing selection of beers and great eats. Parking can be a challenge but worth the visit.
Fine dining experience, wonderful wine selection. Parking is a challenge though - it's worth the wait.
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12th Ave Grill
1120 12th AveFine dining experience, wonderful wine selection. Parking is a challenge though - it's worth the wait.
The BEST Indian food in Honolulu! Come early or late, they don't take reservations but you can call ahead and put your name on the list.
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Cafe Maharani
2509 S King StThe BEST Indian food in Honolulu! Come early or late, they don't take reservations but you can call ahead and put your name on the list.
The closet Thai restaurant, although not the best in Waikiki it's a decent value.
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Siam Garden Cafe
1130 N Nimitz HwyThe closet Thai restaurant, although not the best in Waikiki it's a decent value.
Upscale Thai plates & sophisticated cocktails presented in classy surrounds, plus outdoor seating.
Located in: Royal Hawaiian Center
Address: C, 2301 Kalakaua Ave C308, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hours: Lunch 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Happy Hour 3:00 p.m. til closing
Phone: (808) 664-4039
We recommend going for Happy Hour at 3pm
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Noi Thai Cuisine
2301 Kalakaua AveUpscale Thai plates & sophisticated cocktails presented in classy surrounds, plus outdoor seating.
Located in: Royal Hawaiian Center
Address: C, 2301 Kalakaua Ave C308, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hours: Lunch 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Happy Hour 3:00 p.m. til closing
Phone: (808) 664-4039
We recommend going for Happy Hour at 3pm
Located inside the Surf Jack Hotel, wonderful and delightful foods that bring back the 60s era. We recommend the "Naked Pig" pizza with everything!
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Mahina & Sun’s
412 Lewers StLocated inside the Surf Jack Hotel, wonderful and delightful foods that bring back the 60s era. We recommend the "Naked Pig" pizza with everything!
Duke's has a little of everything! Live music everyday and SUNDAYs are the best with Henry Kopono (4pm-6pm). Take a sailing cruise on the NaHoku II - for 2 hour tour of the Waikiki bay - all your drinks are covered with the sailing price.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveDuke's has a little of everything! Live music everyday and SUNDAYs are the best with Henry Kopono (4pm-6pm). Take a sailing cruise on the NaHoku II - for 2 hour tour of the Waikiki bay - all your drinks are covered with the sailing price.
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm;
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: :00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone Number: (808) 926-5050
Cuisines: Italian Price Range: $31 to $50
Website: http://taorminarestaurant.com/
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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
227 Lewers StDining Style: Fine Dining
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm;
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: :00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone Number: (808) 926-5050
Cuisines: Italian Price Range: $31 to $50
Website: http://taorminarestaurant.com/
Mid-high range Italian restaurant. Try the Happy Hour for best value.
HAPPY HOUR: 12-6:30pm Everyday
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Il Lupino
2233 CenterMid-high range Italian restaurant. Try the Happy Hour for best value.
HAPPY HOUR: 12-6:30pm Everyday
Daily 11:00am – 6:30pm (Available at the bar area only)
MARTINI & COCKTAIL Daily Specialties $7.00
WINE Daily Red or White by the glass $7.00
DRAFT BEER $5.00
PUPU Steak Sliders // Hamburger Sliders // Kalbi Sliders // Ahi Tartare // Steak Tartare // Tenderloin Kabob // Lobster Crostini // Mini Loco Moco $7.00
TRY: TASTE OF NEW YORK $39.95
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Wolfgang's Steakhouse
2301 Kalakaua AveDaily 11:00am – 6:30pm (Available at the bar area only)
MARTINI & COCKTAIL Daily Specialties $7.00
WINE Daily Red or White by the glass $7.00
DRAFT BEER $5.00
PUPU Steak Sliders // Hamburger Sliders // Kalbi Sliders // Ahi Tartare // Steak Tartare // Tenderloin Kabob // Lobster Crostini // Mini Loco Moco $7.00
TRY: TASTE OF NEW YORK $39.95
Restaurants and Cafes
Happy Hour Everyday: 3-6pm
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THE STREET, a Michael Mina Social House
Restaurants and Cafes
Happy Hour Everyday: 3-6pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Nightclub, bar, late night hang out. Great place to people watch - immediately access to the beach and great views of Diamond Head at night.
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RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveNightclub, bar, late night hang out. Great place to people watch - immediately access to the beach and great views of Diamond Head at night.
THE HIDEOUT is the bar/restaurant inside the newest hotel in Waikiki, The Laylow Hotel, very boutique and super friendly. The food is fresh with a hint and flare of Hawaiian and Asian influences. The drinks are AMAZING and too delicious, you almost have to try them ALL! Ask for Cassandra - she's "PERFECT!" in her Irish accent. Best Service on the island! They have live music every evening.
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The Laylow, Autograph Collection
2299 Kūhiō Ave.THE HIDEOUT is the bar/restaurant inside the newest hotel in Waikiki, The Laylow Hotel, very boutique and super friendly. The food is fresh with a hint and flare of Hawaiian and Asian influences. The drinks are AMAZING and too delicious, you almost have to try them ALL! Ask for Cassandra - she's "PERFECT!" in her Irish accent. Best Service on the island! They have live music every evening.
Cheap drinks and lots of TVs to catch ALL your sports team. Friendly staff and cheap bar eats - but the pizza is the best.
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Rivals Sports Lounge
2211 Kūhiō AvenueCheap drinks and lots of TVs to catch ALL your sports team. Friendly staff and cheap bar eats - but the pizza is the best.
Gay/Straight Friendly Bar - they welcome everyone! Much ALOHA and cheer. Great bartenders and lot of regulars. Amazing Sunday brunch from 10am - 1pm
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Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar
2424 Koa AveGay/Straight Friendly Bar - they welcome everyone! Much ALOHA and cheer. Great bartenders and lot of regulars. Amazing Sunday brunch from 10am - 1pm
Good To Grill
888 Kapahulu AveHidden away but fun place to cocktails
Sightseeing
Easy hike, bring a little snack and have a picnic at the top. Go early to see the sunrise or sunset - amazing view for miles in all directions.
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Diamond Head Road
Diamond Head RoadEasy hike, bring a little snack and have a picnic at the top. Go early to see the sunrise or sunset - amazing view for miles in all directions.
It's a steep hike, 1000 steps, but well worth the climb to the top - amazing views for miles. On clear days you can see Maui. In the winter months, you can see wales and dolphins playing in the water. Go early, it gets really hot. Allow yourself 45mins to an hour to get to the top. Sunrise is spectacular -
Koko Head Park Road
Koko Head Park RoadIt's a steep hike, 1000 steps, but well worth the climb to the top - amazing views for miles. On clear days you can see Maui. In the winter months, you can see wales and dolphins playing in the water. Go early, it gets really hot. Allow yourself 45mins to an hour to get to the top. Sunrise is spectacular -
Parks & Nature
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluPearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. USS Arizona Memorial / USS Missouri (BB‑63) / USS Arizona
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. USS Arizona Memorial / USS Missouri (BB‑63) / USS Arizona
Arts & Culture
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, is a museum of history and science located in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu. Wikipedia
Address: 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Monday9AM–5PM
Tuesday9AM–5PM
Wednesday9AM–5PM
Thursday9AM–5PM
Friday9AM–5PM
Saturday9AM–5PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 9AM–5PM
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Bishop-museo
1525 Bernice St The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, is a museum of history and science located in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu. Wikipedia
Address: 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Monday9AM–5PM
Tuesday9AM–5PM
Wednesday9AM–5PM
Thursday9AM–5PM
Friday9AM–5PM
Saturday9AM–5PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 9AM–5PM
The No. 1 Capitol District Building, on the site of the former Armed Services YMCA Building, now houses the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Address: 250 S Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Sunday/MondayClosed
Tuesday10AM–4PM
Wednesday10AM–4PM
Thursday10AM–4PM
Friday10AM–4PM
Saturday10AM–4PM
Phone: (808) 586-0300
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Hawaii State Art Museum
250 South Hotel StreetThe No. 1 Capitol District Building, on the site of the former Armed Services YMCA Building, now houses the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Address: 250 S Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Sunday/MondayClosed
Tuesday10AM–4PM
Wednesday10AM–4PM
Thursday10AM–4PM
Friday10AM–4PM
Saturday10AM–4PM
Phone: (808) 586-0300
The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua.
Address: 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Monday9AM–4PM
Tuesday9AM–4PM
Wednesday9AM–4PM
Thursday9AM–4PM
Friday9AM–4PM
Saturday9AM–4PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) Closed
Phone: (808) 522-0822
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Iolani Palace
364 S King StThe ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua.
Address: 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Monday9AM–4PM
Tuesday9AM–4PM
Wednesday9AM–4PM
Thursday9AM–4PM
Friday9AM–4PM
Saturday9AM–4PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) Closed
Phone: (808) 522-0822
Hānaiakamalama, or Queen Emma Summer Palace, served as a retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward.
Address: 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Monday9AM–4PM
Tuesday9AM–4PM
Wednesday9AM–4PM
Thursday9AM–4PM
Friday9AM–4PM
Saturday9AM–4PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) Closed
Phone: (808) 595-3167
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali HwyHānaiakamalama, or Queen Emma Summer Palace, served as a retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward.
Address: 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Monday9AM–4PM
Tuesday9AM–4PM
Wednesday9AM–4PM
Thursday9AM–4PM
Friday9AM–4PM
Saturday9AM–4PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) Closed
Phone: (808) 595-3167
Washington Place is a Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It was where Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Address: 320 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 536-8040
Washington Place
Washington Place is a Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It was where Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Address: 320 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 536-8040
Shopping
Ala Moana Center, commonly known simply as Ala Moana, is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii.
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
Monday9:30AM–9PM
Tuesday9:30AM–9PM
Wednesday9:30AM–9PM
Thursday9:30AM–9PM
Friday9:30AM–9PM
Saturday9:30AM–9PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 10AM–7PM
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ala Moana Center, commonly known simply as Ala Moana, is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii.
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
Monday9:30AM–9PM
Tuesday9:30AM–9PM
Wednesday9:30AM–9PM
Thursday9:30AM–9PM
Friday9:30AM–9PM
Saturday9:30AM–9PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 10AM–7PM
International Market Place is an open-air shopping center located in Waikīkī on the island of O‘ahu. It first opened in 1956 as a commercial retail and entertainment center.
Address: 2330 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Monday10AM–10PM
Tuesday10AM–10PM
Wednesday10AM–10PM
Thursday10AM–10PM
Friday10AM–10PM
Saturday10AM–10PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 10AM–10PM
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International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveInternational Market Place is an open-air shopping center located in Waikīkī on the island of O‘ahu. It first opened in 1956 as a commercial retail and entertainment center.
Address: 2330 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Monday10AM–10PM
Tuesday10AM–10PM
Wednesday10AM–10PM
Thursday10AM–10PM
Friday10AM–10PM
Saturday10AM–10PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 10AM–10PM
Kahala Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Kāhala, Honolulu on the East Side of the island of Oahu. In addition to its service as a major shopping center, Kahala Mall also serves as a key stop on a number of TheBus routes.
Address: 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Monday10AM–9PM
Tuesday10AM–9PM
Wednesday10AM–9PM
Thursday10AM–9PM
Friday10AM–9PM
Saturday10AM–9PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 10AM–6PM
Phone: (808) 732-7736
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveKahala Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Kāhala, Honolulu on the East Side of the island of Oahu. In addition to its service as a major shopping center, Kahala Mall also serves as a key stop on a number of TheBus routes.
Address: 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Monday10AM–9PM
Tuesday10AM–9PM
Wednesday10AM–9PM
Thursday10AM–9PM
Friday10AM–9PM
Saturday10AM–9PM
Sunday (Kamehameha Day) 10AM–6PM
Phone: (808) 732-7736
Ward Centers, formerly known as Victoria Ward Centers, is a major shopping complex near Waikiki at Kaka'ako in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Address: 1240 Ala Moana Blvd #200, Honolulu, HI 96814
Monday10AM–9PM
Tuesday10AM–9PM
Wednesday10AM–9PM
Thursday10AM–9PM
Friday10AM–9PM
Saturday10AM–9PM
Sunday 10AM–9PM
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Ward Warehouse
Ward Centers, formerly known as Victoria Ward Centers, is a major shopping complex near Waikiki at Kaka'ako in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Address: 1240 Ala Moana Blvd #200, Honolulu, HI 96814
Monday10AM–9PM
Tuesday10AM–9PM
Wednesday10AM–9PM
Thursday10AM–9PM
Friday10AM–9PM
Saturday10AM–9PM
Sunday 10AM–9PM
Essentials
Bring a bag and save 5 cents. It's a quick, convenient place to get just about anything. There are 2 REDBOX machines in the entrance.
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FOOD PANTRY Waikiki Kuhio
2370 Kūhiō Ave.Bring a bag and save 5 cents. It's a quick, convenient place to get just about anything. There are 2 REDBOX machines in the entrance.
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Address: 888 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (808) 733-2600
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Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Address: 888 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (808) 733-2600
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Address: 629 Kailua Rd #100, Kailua, HI 96734
Monday7AM–10PM
Tuesday7AM–10PM
Wednesday7AM–10PM
Thursday7AM–10PM
Friday7AM–10PM
Saturday7AM–10PM
Sunday 7AM–10PM
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Address: 629 Kailua Rd #100, Kailua, HI 96734
Monday7AM–10PM
Tuesday7AM–10PM
Wednesday7AM–10PM
Thursday7AM–10PM
Friday7AM–10PM
Saturday7AM–10PM
Sunday 7AM–10PM
Organic, vegetarian groceries, baked goods & prepared foods, plus skincare & lifestyle products.
Address: 2525 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Monday7AM–10PM
Tuesday7AM–10PM
Wednesday7AM–10PM
Thursday7AM–10PM
Friday7AM–10PM
Saturday7AM–10PM
Sunday 7AM–10PM
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Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StOrganic, vegetarian groceries, baked goods & prepared foods, plus skincare & lifestyle products.
Address: 2525 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Monday7AM–10PM
Tuesday7AM–10PM
Wednesday7AM–10PM
Thursday7AM–10PM
Friday7AM–10PM
Saturday7AM–10PM
Sunday 7AM–10PM
Longtime food co-op & deli with local produce, meat, bulk items & handmade beauty products.
Address: 2643 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Monday8AM–9PM
Tuesday8AM–9PM
Wednesday8AM–9PM
Thursday8AM–9PM
Friday8AM–9PM
Saturday8AM–9PM
Sunday 8AM–9PM
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Kokua Market Natural Foods
2643 S King StLongtime food co-op & deli with local produce, meat, bulk items & handmade beauty products.
Address: 2643 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Monday8AM–9PM
Tuesday8AM–9PM
Wednesday8AM–9PM
Thursday8AM–9PM
Friday8AM–9PM
Saturday8AM–9PM
Sunday 8AM–9PM