Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Great food and ambiance. Reasonable prices, too. We often order Tom Yum lemongrass soup to go!
27 locals recommend
Maile's Thai Bistro
333 Keahole StGreat food and ambiance. Reasonable prices, too. We often order Tom Yum lemongrass soup to go!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, pasture-fed beef in their hamburgers, fresh local fish, located right on the marina.
89 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayLive music, pasture-fed beef in their hamburgers, fresh local fish, located right on the marina.
Shopping
One of the best places for fresh poke, selection of Hawaiian gifts or omiyage to take back home with you, quality food and products. The outdoor cafe has the best dining prices on the island.
202 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyOne of the best places for fresh poke, selection of Hawaiian gifts or omiyage to take back home with you, quality food and products. The outdoor cafe has the best dining prices on the island.
More than 40 unique shops, restaurants, professional services, diving shops, marina activities and the 24/7 Safeway store are found here. Often there are free waterfront concerts, also!
12 locals recommend
Hawaiʻi Kai Towne Center
333 Keahole StMore than 40 unique shops, restaurants, professional services, diving shops, marina activities and the 24/7 Safeway store are found here. Often there are free waterfront concerts, also!
Arts & Culture
Championship Course, Executive Course, online tee time availability, driving range, ocean views!
9 locals recommend
Hawaiʻi Kai Golf Course
8902 Kalanianaʻole HwyChampionship Course, Executive Course, online tee time availability, driving range, ocean views!
Theaters, dining, shops, real estate offices and more. Located right on the beautiful Hawaii Kai Marina -- enjoy tropical sunsets over the water. Another great place to find unique Hawaiian goods.
32 locals recommend
Koko Marina Center
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyTheaters, dining, shops, real estate offices and more. Located right on the beautiful Hawaii Kai Marina -- enjoy tropical sunsets over the water. Another great place to find unique Hawaiian goods.
A marine mammal park, bird sanctuary and aquarium near Makapu'u Point. Also here, Chiefs Luau, in a beautiful scenic location. Great show, complete with fire dancers!
131 locals recommend
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyA marine mammal park, bird sanctuary and aquarium near Makapu'u Point. Also here, Chiefs Luau, in a beautiful scenic location. Great show, complete with fire dancers!
Sightseeing
Beautiful bay with good snorkeling inside the reef, and GREAT snorkeling outside the reef. Swim with the turtles! There are also educational and engaging displays in the Visitor Center.
72 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
100 Hanauma Bay RdBeautiful bay with good snorkeling inside the reef, and GREAT snorkeling outside the reef. Swim with the turtles! There are also educational and engaging displays in the Visitor Center.
A great place to watch the expert body-surfers tackle the wicked shore break, a favorite of Oahu-born President Obama. There are also wide open spaces for flying kites, picnics, watching paragliders,
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
A great place to watch the expert body-surfers tackle the wicked shore break, a favorite of Oahu-born President Obama. There are also wide open spaces for flying kites, picnics, watching paragliders,
Stroll through flora from the topics and subtropics including native Hawaiian flora. It's free, and open every day 9 - 4, except on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
25 locals recommend
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
7491 Kokonani StStroll through flora from the topics and subtropics including native Hawaiian flora. It's free, and open every day 9 - 4, except on Christmas Day and New Years Day.