John’s guidebook
Food scene
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveChili's Grill & Bar
590 Farrington HwyOutback Steakhouse
6650 Kalanianaʻole HwyRestaurant Kunio
94-799 Lumiaina StZippy's Waipio
94-1082 Ka Uka BlvdMcDonald's
94-795 Lumiaina StKFC
94-801 Lumiaina StChinatown
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StTed's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyTanioka's Seafoods & Catering
94-903 Farrington HwyThe FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StHighway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana BlvdHighway Inn Restaurant, Catering and Seafood Market
94-830 Moloalo StreetRainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveDiamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveRoy's
92-1220 Ali'inui DrMonkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StWendy's
94-1040 Waipio Uka StJack in the Box
41-1537 Kalanianaʻole HwyStarbucks
94-799 Lumiaina StPanda Express
Genki Sushi
1200 Ala Moana BlvdSubway Restaurants
94-799 Lumiaina StBaskin-Robbins
94-799 Lumiaina StY'Kele Korean BBQ
94-799 Lumiaina St94-1221 Ka Uka Blvd
94-1221 Ka Uka BoulevardRAMENYA. I like their chicken katsu.
Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory
885 Kamokila BlvdShirokiya Japan Village Walk
1450 Ala Moana BlvdOrchids at Halekulani Hotel. Fine dining restaurant. Famous for their Sunday Buffets. Need to reserve months in advance.
12 locals recommend
Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kālia RdOrchids at Halekulani Hotel. Fine dining restaurant. Famous for their Sunday Buffets. Need to reserve months in advance.
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
100 Holomoana StJapanese Buffet
The Buffet At Hyatt
2424 Kalakaua AveNeighborhoods
Waipahu
Chinatown
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdMililani
Kailua
Ewa Beach
Waikīkī
Hawaii Kai
North Shore
Parks and Nature
Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park
94-801 Kamehameha HwyNu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveMakapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailHanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayManoa Falls
37 Manoa RdLanikai Pillboxes
Koko Head Hike
Sightseeing
Local beach spot. Best for swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, long boarding.
Arizona Memorial Place
Arizona Memorial PlaceDiamond Head Lookout
3483 Diamond Head RdHaleiwa
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyKailua Beach
Mokoliʻi
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyNorth Shore
Watch fireworks at the Hilton every Friday night about 7pm or 7:30pm after the sun goes down.
78 locals recommend
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdWatch fireworks at the Hilton every Friday night about 7pm or 7:30pm after the sun goes down.
Old lava flow, sea cliffs, watch sunset, watch waves crash into the cliffs
18 locals recommend
Spitting Cave
7 Lumahai StOld lava flow, sea cliffs, watch sunset, watch waves crash into the cliffs
Sunset Beach
White Plains Beach
King Kamehameha Statue
447 S King StMakapu'u Tide Pools
Arts and Culture
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StBishop Museum
1525 Bernice StIolani Palace
364 S King StEntertainment and Activities
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha HighwayWaikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveHonolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AvePineapple Garden Maze
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyKo olina beach
Beach
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyAdventures like horseback riding, zip lining, and ATV riding
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwySandy Beach
Beach popular for body boarding
Regal Pearl Highlands
1000 Kamehameha HwyRegal Kapolei Commons 12
4450 Kapolei PkwyWet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyWater park (slides & pools)
I like their pools and water slides. You can purchase a day pass.
42 locals recommend
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
92-1185 Ali'inui DrI like their pools and water slides. You can purchase a day pass.
Paradise Cove Luau
92-1089 Ali'inui DrAnapau Place
Anapau PlaceThe homes decorate for Christmas during December. They have synchronized lights.
Drinks and Nightlife
Aloha Beer Company
700 Queen StWaikiki Brewing Company
831 Queen StHonolulu Beerworks
328 Cooke StYard House
226 Lewers St