Kristen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mermaid Caves
Keaulana AvenueBeautiful underground caves and beach to swim at.
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72Waimanalo Beach
Best beach on the island
Lanikai Beach
Best beaches on the island
Sunset Beach
Great little surf town, historic Haleiwa town, with restaurants and shopping.
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
Great little surf town, historic Haleiwa town, with restaurants and shopping.
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwaySnorkeling beach
Famous botanical gardens, and Mountain View’s, great instagram spot
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdFamous botanical gardens, and Mountain View’s, great instagram spot
Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides
68-411 Farrington HwyOcean front horeseback trail rides
Makapu'u Tide Pools
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyFood scene
Waikīkī
Waikiki beachwalk, Waikiki strip, for shopping, restaurants, beaches.
The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
6600 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
95-1830 Meheula ParkwayRestaurant nearby, neighborhood favorite
Assaggio Mililani
95-1249 Meheula PkwyLocal Italian food, neighborhood favorite
Food truck scene with local shrimp and other food truck eats.
156 locals recommend
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyFood truck scene with local shrimp and other food truck eats.
Local favorite, restaurant overlooking the marina, local food and music
89 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayLocal favorite, restaurant overlooking the marina, local food and music
Haleiwa Joe's
66-011 Kamehameha HwyHistoric restaurant in Haleiwa
This is the local favorite shave ice spot (better than Matsumotos, which is still located across the street), less crowded and nicer area to sit and enjoy after a long day at the beach.
12 locals recommend
Aoki's Shave Ice
66-082 Kamehameha HwyThis is the local favorite shave ice spot (better than Matsumotos, which is still located across the street), less crowded and nicer area to sit and enjoy after a long day at the beach.
Cholo's Homestyle Mexican
66-250 Kamehameha HwyLocal favorite for Mexican cuisine
Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyLocal specialty pies.
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveLocal favorite, best bakery. Ask for a malasada
Shopping
Largest open air shopping center
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdHiking
Lanikai Pillboxes
Great hiking trail
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdKoko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdGreat hiking trail
Waimea Falls
Easy hiking trail with access to waterfall swim.
Whales can be seen on this hike during the winter months/ whale season
261 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailWhales can be seen on this hike during the winter months/ whale season
Likeke Falls Trailhead
45-550 Kionaole RdShort & Easy hike, small waterfall, great for children
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Guy Fieri’s diner drive ins and dives restaurant list
https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/photos/guys-top-eats-in-the-aloha-state-triple-d-in-hawaii