Exploring Oahu
Food scene
Popular places to eat.
Contemporary venue dishing up a range of local produce on a familiar comfort-style menu.
13 locals recommend
Basalt
2255 Kūhiō Ave.Contemporary venue dishing up a range of local produce on a familiar comfort-style menu.
The best spot to get spam musubi in all of honolulu. They're delicious and fairly priced.
50 locals recommend
Musubi Cafe IYASUME
2427 Kūhiō AvenueThe best spot to get spam musubi in all of honolulu. They're delicious and fairly priced.
Reservations only and dress code required. Complimentary valet at the restaurant so you don't have to look for parking. The food is amazing. Service is incredible. The table side preparations are so fun!
65 locals recommend
Hy's Steak House
2440 Kūhiō AvenueReservations only and dress code required. Complimentary valet at the restaurant so you don't have to look for parking. The food is amazing. Service is incredible. The table side preparations are so fun!
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel's festive, oceanside spot for Hawaiian fare, cocktails & live music.
100 locals recommend
Tikis Grill & Bar
2570 Kalakaua AveAston Waikiki Beach Hotel's festive, oceanside spot for Hawaiian fare, cocktails & live music.
Mall with high-end retail shops, a global food court & events such as lei-making, hula & yoga.
212 locals recommend
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveMall with high-end retail shops, a global food court & events such as lei-making, hula & yoga.
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Casual Japanese restaurant specializing in noodle soup.
One thing that you must do when you come to Waikiki is to drop by to this store and taste their donuts. They have many kinds to choose from, and they are fresh, soft and delicous. My favorite is the Maple Bacon Donut.
Donut king Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō AvenueOne thing that you must do when you come to Waikiki is to drop by to this store and taste their donuts. They have many kinds to choose from, and they are fresh, soft and delicous. My favorite is the Maple Bacon Donut.
Café Kaila
2919 Kapiolani BlvdGreat place for Breakfast & Brunch.
Great place for Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch.
37 locals recommend
Eggs 'n Things Waikiki Beach Eggspress
2464 Kalakaua AveGreat place for Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch.
Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
156 locals recommend
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyEstablished, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
Local fixture since 1952 for malasadas (Portuguese donuts), breads, pastries & other sweets.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveLocal fixture since 1952 for malasadas (Portuguese donuts), breads, pastries & other sweets.
Fans line up for shave ice in exotic flavors & combos, plus ice cream, at this local institution.
104 locals recommend
Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyFans line up for shave ice in exotic flavors & combos, plus ice cream, at this local institution.
Locals flock to this no-frills eatery for the variety of ahi poke & a chill, laid-back atmosphere.
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveLocals flock to this no-frills eatery for the variety of ahi poke & a chill, laid-back atmosphere.
Breakfast & lunch menus including red velvet pancakes, cinnamon buns & crab cakes in a casual space.
57 locals recommend
THE STREET, a Michael Mina Social House
Breakfast & lunch menus including red velvet pancakes, cinnamon buns & crab cakes in a casual space.
Reservation is required or just do take out.
8 locals recommend
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro
255 Beach WalkReservation is required or just do take out.
The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StTry there Pho soup and Banh Mi sandwich.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Hiking, Snorkeling and Scenic places to visit
Palm-lined beach overlooked by high-rise hotels, with a statue of surf legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
Palm-lined beach overlooked by high-rise hotels, with a statue of surf legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
Popular spot for families covers 42 acres with lush gardens, 900+ animals, a petting zoo & more.
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AvePopular spot for families covers 42 acres with lush gardens, 900+ animals, a petting zoo & more.
Extinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.
261 locals recommend
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluExtinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.
A celebrated hiking area, this 150-foot waterfall is set amid tropical vegetation & an arboretum.
198 locals recommend
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdA celebrated hiking area, this 150-foot waterfall is set amid tropical vegetation & an arboretum.
Known for it’s snorkeling, this beachfront protected park offers a coral reef & diverse marine life.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayKnown for it’s snorkeling, this beachfront protected park offers a coral reef & diverse marine life.
Hanauma Bay Ridge Hike
7381 Kalanianaʻole HwyThis is an semi easy hike that has the most gorgeous views!
Replica of a historic Japanese Buddhist temple featuring manicured grounds & meditation sites.
105 locals recommend
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyReplica of a historic Japanese Buddhist temple featuring manicured grounds & meditation sites.
Historic pineapple plantation now attracts families with a train ride & the world's largest maze.
179 locals recommend
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyHistoric pineapple plantation now attracts families with a train ride & the world's largest maze.
Kualoa ranch & Private Nature Reserve is a 4000 acre property. Offering Zipline, ATV's, Horseback, Movie Site Tours, Ocean Voyages, Jungle Expeditions, Secret Island Beach Activities and more.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyKualoa ranch & Private Nature Reserve is a 4000 acre property. Offering Zipline, ATV's, Horseback, Movie Site Tours, Ocean Voyages, Jungle Expeditions, Secret Island Beach Activities and more.
Site commemorating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, featuring USS Arizona Memorial, museum & galleries.
88 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial PlSite commemorating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, featuring USS Arizona Memorial, museum & galleries.
Family-friendly ocean retreat offering shallow waters, a snorkeling reef & surfing spots.
57 locals recommend
Kaimana Beach
Family-friendly ocean retreat offering shallow waters, a snorkeling reef & surfing spots.
Kid-friendly park dedicated to sea life offers penguins, sea lion shows & swimming with dolphins.
11 locals recommend
Sea Life Park station
Kid-friendly park dedicated to sea life offers penguins, sea lion shows & swimming with dolphins.
From this lookout, visitors can see ocean water shoot 30 feet into the air from a lava tube.
81 locals recommend
Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72From this lookout, visitors can see ocean water shoot 30 feet into the air from a lava tube.
Essential Stores
ABC Stores #12
2522 Kalakaua AveConvenience store with food and essential items.
Waikiki Farmers Market
2424 Kalakaua AveFarmers' market
Local convenience store for groceries, drinks, snacks, sundries & other household basics.
236 Grocery
236 Liliʻuokalani AveLocal convenience store for groceries, drinks, snacks, sundries & other household basics.
Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
202 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyMembers-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
Local supermarket chain with departments for produce, general groceries & Hawaiian specialties.
183 locals recommend
Foodland
2939 Harding AveLocal supermarket chain with departments for produce, general groceries & Hawaiian specialties.
Safeway
888 Kapahulu Ave