My local favorites guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Check if they are open before you go. Not really a "hike" because its paved. Diamond Head is a leasure 30 - 40 min stroll up the crater. No shade so bring a hat and water. Hottest times are from 11-4pm so go before or after if possible.
250 yerel halk öneriyor
Diamond Head
Check if they are open before you go. Not really a "hike" because its paved. Diamond Head is a leasure 30 - 40 min stroll up the crater. No shade so bring a hat and water. Hottest times are from 11-4pm so go before or after if possible.
Ho’omaluhia Botanik Bahçeleri
45-680 Luluku RdDon’t go when raining or rained the day before. Very slippery and muddy.
198 yerel halk öneriyor
Manoa Şelalesi
37 Manoa RdDon’t go when raining or rained the day before. Very slippery and muddy.
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrLittle steep but very short (20 min) to the top. Nice views
Aka Turtle beach. Turtles sunbathe on the beach almost everyday
59 yerel halk öneriyor
Laniakea Plajı:
61-574 Pohaku Loa WayAka Turtle beach. Turtles sunbathe on the beach almost everyday
Call to make an appointment. Not sure if they are open. I’ve never been on this tour but seams to be very popular.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
85-491 Farrington HwyCall to make an appointment. Not sure if they are open. I’ve never been on this tour but seams to be very popular.
Nānākuli Beach Park
Aka Mermaid Caves
Be careful pay attention to the swells
Beautiful white sand beach. Hard to find parking. Be careful where you park. You might get towed if you park in front of a house. Don’t go when windy. Sand is very fine and gets everywhere.
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Lanikai Beach
Beautiful white sand beach. Hard to find parking. Be careful where you park. You might get towed if you park in front of a house. Don’t go when windy. Sand is very fine and gets everywhere.
Be careful with the waves.
Go on a calm day. Look it up on Instagram
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Makapu'u Tide Pools
Be careful with the waves.
Go on a calm day. Look it up on Instagram
Waimea Koyu Plajı
Famous for the BIG wave surf contest “Eddie Aikau”
Food scene
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveThis is a must try. Order the “original” eat it fresh & hot.
Nalu Health Bar & Cafe
131 Hekili StMust try their Açaí bowl & Steak sandwich!
Must get Pork Lau Lau (steamed pork wrapped in lau lau leaves (like spinach)
2. Salt Meat watercress (stewed meat in a beef broth
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu Ave
Must get Pork Lau Lau (steamed pork wrapped in lau lau leaves (like spinach)
2. Salt Meat watercress (stewed meat in a beef broth
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveMust try the “Mana Açaí bowl” One of my favorites
Only thing to get are the pancakes. Simple pancakes but amazingly melt in your mouth.
116 yerel halk öneriyor
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StOnly thing to get are the pancakes. Simple pancakes but amazingly melt in your mouth.
All pastry’s are great. Especially “Elvis”
Braised beef loco moco is also a local favorite
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Waioli Kitchen & Bake shop
2950 Manoa RoadAll pastry’s are great. Especially “Elvis”
Braised beef loco moco is also a local favorite
Via Gelato
1142 12th AveGreat original flavors
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StBest Shave Ice In town
Yard House
226 Lewers StGreat for watching sports & drinking Beer
Must call to check if they have Sweet Lady of Waiahole. It’s coconut ice cream over warm kulolo. Their Hawaiian food is good too.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Waiahole Poi Factory
48-140 Kamehameha HwyMust call to check if they have Sweet Lady of Waiahole. It’s coconut ice cream over warm kulolo. Their Hawaiian food is good too.
Dew Drop Inn
1088 S Beretania StDa Spot Health Foods & Juices
2469 S King StInexpensive, quality and quantity!
Alejandro’s Mexican Food
Rigo Spanish Italian restaurant
885 Kapahulu AveSweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu AveCafé Kaila
2919 Kapiolani BlvdE.A.R.L
2919 11th AvePoke shops
Poke pronounced pok -eh is seasoned raw fish. Usually Ahi or Tuna
Off the Hook Poke Market
2908 E Manoa RdFort Ruger Market
3585 Alohea AveOne of my favorite poke shops
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyPoke shop is next to Nico’s restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Uncle Bo's is a "hole in the wall" bar/restaurant that has heavy pupu's or appetizers. Nice ambiance.
105 yerel halk öneriyor
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveUncle Bo's is a "hole in the wall" bar/restaurant that has heavy pupu's or appetizers. Nice ambiance.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdGetting Around
New bicycle rental system that is very inexpensive and convenient. FREE app download. $15/month for and unlimited 30 min rentals from station to station.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Biki Station
Lipeepee StreetNew bicycle rental system that is very inexpensive and convenient. FREE app download. $15/month for and unlimited 30 min rentals from station to station.
Liquor shop
They carry a wide variety of specialty beverages. Poke in the back of store is decent.
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveThey carry a wide variety of specialty beverages. Poke in the back of store is decent.
Fujioka's Wine Times
2919 Kapiolani BlvdGreat variety of hard to find alcoholic beverages.