Guidebook for Oahu
Eats
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveThe best spot for Poke.
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveStart your day with Malasadas here.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
449 Kapahulu AvenueDine in here for Tonkatsu pork dishes.
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
2330 Kalakaua AveCelebrate a special dinner here. Just blocks from your suite.
Arancino di Mare
2552 Kalakaua AveThe uni pasta here is a must.
You wont be disappointed with their offerings. Visit their coffee bar next door for brunch or the Shave Ice stand located on the street level.
*Fav Dish: the Island Vintage burger with the wagyu patty.
43 locals recommend
Island Vintage Coffee
2301 Kalakaua AveYou wont be disappointed with their offerings. Visit their coffee bar next door for brunch or the Shave Ice stand located on the street level.
*Fav Dish: the Island Vintage burger with the wagyu patty.
The go to Izakaya on the island. Call ahead and make a reservation.
10 locals recommend
Sushi Izakaya Gaku
1329 S King StThe go to Izakaya on the island. Call ahead and make a reservation.
Enjoy a Saturday morning market at the Ward Warehouse, with local produce, meat & seafood, plus live music. The biggest farmers market in town.
27 locals recommend
Kaka'ako Farmer's Market
919 Ward AveEnjoy a Saturday morning market at the Ward Warehouse, with local produce, meat & seafood, plus live music. The biggest farmers market in town.
A favorite casual spot on the North Shore. Whether you get one of their burgers or the garlic shrimp dish, you won't leave disappointed.
63 locals recommend
Seven Brothers "At the Mill"
56-565 Kamehameha HwyA favorite casual spot on the North Shore. Whether you get one of their burgers or the garlic shrimp dish, you won't leave disappointed.
A little piece of Japan featuring savory udon and rice bowls. Just a quick walk down the street from the Honu Suite.
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.A little piece of Japan featuring savory udon and rice bowls. Just a quick walk down the street from the Honu Suite.
Fête
2 N Hotel StThe FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StVietnamese fusion at its best.
Hau Tree Lanai
A beautiful spot to dine and drink with a view of Kaimama Beach.
E.A.R.L kakaako: sandwiches, etc
400 Keawe StYou can't miss with any of their sandwiches.
Enjoy a selection of Lilikoi, Green Tea, Sesame, and other Mochi donuts here.
17 locals recommend
Moku Hawaii
2446 Koa AveEnjoy a selection of Lilikoi, Green Tea, Sesame, and other Mochi donuts here.
The best soba noodles you'll find on the island. Don't like soba, they also have a nice selection of tempura and sushi.
I-naba
1610 South King StreetThe best soba noodles you'll find on the island. Don't like soba, they also have a nice selection of tempura and sushi.
Tucked inside the Prince Hotel, a comfortable and casual setting for sushi near Ala Moana Beach and Magic Island.
11 locals recommend
Katsumidori
100 Holomoana StTucked inside the Prince Hotel, a comfortable and casual setting for sushi near Ala Moana Beach and Magic Island.
Sightseeing
China Walls
Hanapepe PlacePerfect off-the-beaten-path spot for watching sunsets or surfers.
Best pillbox hike for sunrise. Afterwards head over down the street to Mother's Bakery for coffee and pastries.
92 locals recommend
Lanikai Pillboxes
Best pillbox hike for sunrise. Afterwards head over down the street to Mother's Bakery for coffee and pastries.
Also known as the Pink Pillbox, wrap up your day on the westside with sunset views here.
*Tip: Bring a headlamp for the hike back down.
37 locals recommend
Maili Pillbox
Also known as the Pink Pillbox, wrap up your day on the westside with sunset views here.
*Tip: Bring a headlamp for the hike back down.
Waking up pre-dawn because of jetlag? This paved trail is the perfect sunrise hike for all.
261 locals recommend
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailWaking up pre-dawn because of jetlag? This paved trail is the perfect sunrise hike for all.
Spitting Cave
7 Lumahai StWatch daredevils take the 70ft cliff jump.
The home to many Honu, this is our favorite spot for watching turtles swim and bask.
*Please respect local guidelines regarding distance from these treasured animals.
59 locals recommend
Laniakea Beach
61-574 Pohaku Loa WayThe home to many Honu, this is our favorite spot for watching turtles swim and bask.
*Please respect local guidelines regarding distance from these treasured animals.
Epic views of the East side. A good way to start a day trip to the North Shore.
41 locals recommend
Crouching Lion Inn
51-666 Kamehameha HwyEpic views of the East side. A good way to start a day trip to the North Shore.
An easy waterfall hike just outside town.
Tip: Bring extra shoes to change into after mudding it up.
** Keep all bags, valuables, etc. out of sight in your vehicle. High break-in spot.
38 locals recommend
Lulumahu Falls
4459 HI-61An easy waterfall hike just outside town.
Tip: Bring extra shoes to change into after mudding it up.
** Keep all bags, valuables, etc. out of sight in your vehicle. High break-in spot.
A great spot to enjoy the winter surf breaks.
** When in doubt, don't go out!
149 locals recommend
Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdA great spot to enjoy the winter surf breaks.
** When in doubt, don't go out!
A nice and easy hike for all age groups. Provides views of Waikiki and the ocean.
TIP: Treat yourself to a pineapple smoothie Post-Hike at the base of the hike.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluA nice and easy hike for all age groups. Provides views of Waikiki and the ocean.
TIP: Treat yourself to a pineapple smoothie Post-Hike at the base of the hike.
Enjoy a workout with a view as your scale Koko Head Crater.
TIP: Go early morning as this trail provides very little cover from the sun.
81 locals recommend
Koko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdEnjoy a workout with a view as your scale Koko Head Crater.
TIP: Go early morning as this trail provides very little cover from the sun.
Drinks
Hideout
2299 Kūhiō Ave.A wonderful spot for Happy Hour featuring live music and firepits.
The perfect outdoor bar to enjoy an evening around a firepit or in a private cabana.
Swell Restaurant and Pool Bar
2490 Kalākaua AvenueThe perfect outdoor bar to enjoy an evening around a firepit or in a private cabana.
The nightly live music lineup and private rooms make this place great both for solo travelers and groups.
Workplay
814 Ilaniwai StThe nightly live music lineup and private rooms make this place great both for solo travelers and groups.
Shops
Visit this local surf shop for your longboard rental needs. Just 3 blocks from the Honu Suite and 1 block from the water.
17 locals recommend
Moku Hawaii
2446 Koa AveVisit this local surf shop for your longboard rental needs. Just 3 blocks from the Honu Suite and 1 block from the water.
An upscale market featuring some of the best local finds.
** TIP: Make this pitstop on your way to the Eastside spots (e.g. China Walls, Sandys, Koko Head, Makapuu)
KAHALA MKT. by Foodland
4210 Waialae AveAn upscale market featuring some of the best local finds.
** TIP: Make this pitstop on your way to the Eastside spots (e.g. China Walls, Sandys, Koko Head, Makapuu)
Find a curated selection of favorite items by local small businesses. A perfect spot to pickup non-touristy souvenir.
House of Mana Up
2201 Kalakaua AveFind a curated selection of favorite items by local small businesses. A perfect spot to pickup non-touristy souvenir.
Stocked full of Japanese groceries and items.
TIP: Grab a Mochi donut from Modo Hawaii (in the back of the store) while you're there.
10 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace
2330 Kalakaua AveStocked full of Japanese groceries and items.
TIP: Grab a Mochi donut from Modo Hawaii (in the back of the store) while you're there.