Kate’s guidebook
Food scene
Japanese Food at it's best! Enjoy a bowl of yummy ramen and have a beer!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waikiki Yokocho
2250 Kalakaua AveJapanese Food at it's best! Enjoy a bowl of yummy ramen and have a beer!
Great place to shop, eat and relax! Free local entertainment! See their schedule online.
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveGreat place to shop, eat and relax! Free local entertainment! See their schedule online.
Authentic Japanese ramen noodle shop. Small, intimate. The real deal. Enjoy the Gyoza and fabulous service!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen Nakamura
2141 Kalakaua AveAuthentic Japanese ramen noodle shop. Small, intimate. The real deal. Enjoy the Gyoza and fabulous service!
Slice of Waikiki
2211 Kūhiō Ave.Craving a delicious slice of pizza? This secret take out pizza is worth the wait!
Take a walk up Kapahulu Ave to this famous malasada bakery. Eat this warm, fluffy donut and you will be transported to heaven.
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveTake a walk up Kapahulu Ave to this famous malasada bakery. Eat this warm, fluffy donut and you will be transported to heaven.
Try the best POKE on the island (my personal favorite). Raw local ahi seasoned just right. Order a combo bowl and taste the delight! This is a take out place.
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Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveTry the best POKE on the island (my personal favorite). Raw local ahi seasoned just right. Order a combo bowl and taste the delight! This is a take out place.
Best local plate breakfast, lunch and dinner take out. Don't forget to visit the marketplace for some of the best desserts. Everything is good!
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveBest local plate breakfast, lunch and dinner take out. Don't forget to visit the marketplace for some of the best desserts. Everything is good!
Hidden GEM. Not only is the coffee amazing, the treats and meals are fantastic. Enjoy take out or dine in.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Vintage Coffee
2301 Kalakaua AveHidden GEM. Not only is the coffee amazing, the treats and meals are fantastic. Enjoy take out or dine in.
Local shortbread cookie favorite. Enjoy a bite! Free samples.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honolulu Cookie Company
1450 Ala Moana BlvdLocal shortbread cookie favorite. Enjoy a bite! Free samples.
Local favorite. Seafood, burgers, pasta...fabulous drinks and desserts. Take out available as well.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyLocal favorite. Seafood, burgers, pasta...fabulous drinks and desserts. Take out available as well.
Pioneer Saloon
3046 Monsarrat AveDelicious plate lunch and dinners!
Great market for groceries and take out prepared foods. The pizza is awesome too!
370 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdGreat market for groceries and take out prepared foods. The pizza is awesome too!
Super fun local grocery store with prepared meals to go, souvenirs, local foods and tons of Japanese products.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Quijote
801 Kaheka StSuper fun local grocery store with prepared meals to go, souvenirs, local foods and tons of Japanese products.
FRESH and DELICIOUS sushi take out. Try one of their poke bowls.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawai'i Sushi
3045 Monsarrat AveFRESH and DELICIOUS sushi take out. Try one of their poke bowls.
Super Fresh Ahi, Salmon and Hamachi sashimi takeout. Served over rice or a salad. Always delicious.
Ahi and Vegetable
1210 Dillingham BlvdSuper Fresh Ahi, Salmon and Hamachi sashimi takeout. Served over rice or a salad. Always delicious.
Shopping
Get your MALL ON. Open air mall with everything you could possibly want or need...
829 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdGet your MALL ON. Open air mall with everything you could possibly want or need...
H&M
2270 Kalakaua AveSwedish clothing store. On trend and priced right.
Mahina
226 Lewers StGreat local women's clothing store!
Looking to cool off? Want to meet some great people? Take a stroll through this small, intimate local mall and enjoy local wares, food and scenery.
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South Shore Market
1170 Auahi StLooking to cool off? Want to meet some great people? Take a stroll through this small, intimate local mall and enjoy local wares, food and scenery.
Sightseeing
Intimate and thoughtful aquarium. Great way to see local fish without getting wet!
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Acuario de Waikiki
2777 Kalakaua AveIntimate and thoughtful aquarium. Great way to see local fish without getting wet!
Spend the day enjoying the sights, sounds and scenery. You are never too old for the Keiki Zoo!
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Honolulu
151 Kapahulu AveSpend the day enjoying the sights, sounds and scenery. You are never too old for the Keiki Zoo!
Want views? Climb high and reach for the stars. One of my favorite hikes. It's super sunny so bring a hat and water.
261 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluWant views? Climb high and reach for the stars. One of my favorite hikes. It's super sunny so bring a hat and water.
Spend everyday here and the enjoy the pristine waters, sea creatures and amazing views of iconic Diamond Head.
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Waikiki Beach
Spend everyday here and the enjoy the pristine waters, sea creatures and amazing views of iconic Diamond Head.
Short walk outside of Waikiki across from the mall is this fabulous beach with calm waters. Enjoy a quick jog and then jump in the ocean!
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana BlvdShort walk outside of Waikiki across from the mall is this fabulous beach with calm waters. Enjoy a quick jog and then jump in the ocean!
Love art? history? beauty? Visit the museum and expand your mind, body and soul. Great way to meet locals and talk story.
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StLove art? history? beauty? Visit the museum and expand your mind, body and soul. Great way to meet locals and talk story.
Great snorkeling beach during the summer months. During the winter months enjoy the waves and ocean intensity!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pupukea Beach Park
59-727 Kamehameha HwyGreat snorkeling beach during the summer months. During the winter months enjoy the waves and ocean intensity!
Visit this fabulous relatively newly renovated neighborhood. Shop local boutique shops and indulge in local foods. New architecture and loft buildings abound! Visit SALT in Kakaako and enjoy the shopping and food!
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Kaka'ako
Visit this fabulous relatively newly renovated neighborhood. Shop local boutique shops and indulge in local foods. New architecture and loft buildings abound! Visit SALT in Kakaako and enjoy the shopping and food!
Step into a magical place. I call this small state recreation area "Pine Tree Forest". Great place to hike, meditate and take a deep breath.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area
1600 Ruth PlStep into a magical place. I call this small state recreation area "Pine Tree Forest". Great place to hike, meditate and take a deep breath.
Great local beach away from most tourists. Breathtaking views.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waimanalo Beach
Great local beach away from most tourists. Breathtaking views.
Want to feel like you are on top of the world. You won't be disappointed. Check out the fabulous homes on the ridge as well.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetWant to feel like you are on top of the world. You won't be disappointed. Check out the fabulous homes on the ridge as well.
If you can navigate yourself to a sacred spot. This is it.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laie Point State Wayside Park
Hawaii 83If you can navigate yourself to a sacred spot. This is it.
Iroquois Point Beach
Great beach! Pristine waters nestled in a neat and tidy quiet neighborhood.
Need some space? Visit this grassy park right across the beach from Waikiki Beach.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Kapiolani
3840 Paki AveNeed some space? Visit this grassy park right across the beach from Waikiki Beach.
Neighborhoods
Want to explore the North Shore? Visit Haliewa Town and enjoy the local sights! Don't forget to have shave ice!
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Haleiwa
Want to explore the North Shore? Visit Haliewa Town and enjoy the local sights! Don't forget to have shave ice!
Drive to the north west corner of the island and the ocean views will take your breath away. Try some local foods along the way!
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Mākaha
Drive to the north west corner of the island and the ocean views will take your breath away. Try some local foods along the way!
Visit a tranquil town on the south east side of the island. Kailua offers two amazing beaches (Kailua Beach Park and Lanakai). Have a great local meal anywhere in town.
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Kailua
Visit a tranquil town on the south east side of the island. Kailua offers two amazing beaches (Kailua Beach Park and Lanakai). Have a great local meal anywhere in town.