Oahu Adventure Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Lived in this neighborhood for nearly 10 years and loved it! Walk around the streets and you will see the markets to get fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and lots of food options around.
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Chinatown
Lived in this neighborhood for nearly 10 years and loved it! Walk around the streets and you will see the markets to get fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and lots of food options around.
Kaka'ako
Fun neighborhood with tons of events and food.
Older neighborhood but local businesses and eateries line both sides of (Waialae Avenue). Lots to choose from.
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Kaimuki
Older neighborhood but local businesses and eateries line both sides of (Waialae Avenue). Lots to choose from.
Kailua Beach
Come and explore the best of Kailua Town!
Haleiwa is up the North Shore of Oʻahu where the big surf events happen in the winter season. Great area to just visit to explore the area, look around the little shops, and enjoy the vibe of the slower paced town
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Haleiwa Alii Beach Park
Haleiwa is up the North Shore of Oʻahu where the big surf events happen in the winter season. Great area to just visit to explore the area, look around the little shops, and enjoy the vibe of the slower paced town
Big surf happens here especially in the winter. Nice area to explore different beaches. Chill area to drive and stop by whatever catches your eye. This area is where 50 First Dates was filmed.
North Shore
Big surf happens here especially in the winter. Nice area to explore different beaches. Chill area to drive and stop by whatever catches your eye. This area is where 50 First Dates was filmed.
Sightseeing
Kailua
Beautiful town! You'll love it!
This is a must when on Oahu! Soak up the history!
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Iolani Palace
364 S King StThis is a must when on Oahu! Soak up the history!
Another incredible place to visit and learn about Hawaii and the Pacific!
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Museo Bishop
1525 Bernice StAnother incredible place to visit and learn about Hawaii and the Pacific!
Get out of the city and head to Turtle Bay Resort for incredible views, relaxing beaches, a bite to eat and more!
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Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyGet out of the city and head to Turtle Bay Resort for incredible views, relaxing beaches, a bite to eat and more!
Scenic point of ocean and blowhole!
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Mirador de Halona Blowhole
8483 HI-72Scenic point of ocean and blowhole!
Marcador histórico del U.S.S. Arizona
1 Arizona Memorial PlacePearl Harbor Aviation Museum
319 Lexington BlvdMuseo de Arte de Honolulu
Think of a smaller version of Sea World but with Hawaiian style and a local flair
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Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyThink of a smaller version of Sea World but with Hawaiian style and a local flair
If you do the Pillbox Hike in Kailua, you should kayak out to the small island where this bird sanctuary is since you are in the vicinity. Sometimes you will see sea turtles on your journey there.
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Mokulua Islands State Seabird Sanctuary
If you do the Pillbox Hike in Kailua, you should kayak out to the small island where this bird sanctuary is since you are in the vicinity. Sometimes you will see sea turtles on your journey there.
Food scene
THE MODERN HONOLULU
1775 Ala Moana BlvdGreat bar for a cocktail
One of my favorite places to sit down, enjoy happy hour and people watch.
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Basalt
2255 Kūhiō Ave.One of my favorite places to sit down, enjoy happy hour and people watch.
Great evening vibes upstairs
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The Laylow, Autograph Collection
2299 Kūhiō Ave.Great evening vibes upstairs
Great spots for Asian food, medicine/dried goods/herbs, boba dim sum, Vietnamese, Chinese food (Hong Kong, Taiwanese).
Chinatown Cultural Plaza
100 N Beretania StGreat spots for Asian food, medicine/dried goods/herbs, boba dim sum, Vietnamese, Chinese food (Hong Kong, Taiwanese).
Be sure to check this out while in town!
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Mercado de Agricultores de KCC
4303 Diamond Head RdBe sure to check this out while in town!
Cho Dang Restaurant
One of my all time favorite cheap eats!
Tai Pan Dim Sum
100 N Beretania StGreat Dim Sum Spot!
Fook Lam
100 N Beretania StAnother Dim Sum Spot!
Legend Seafood Restaurant
100 N Beretania StGreat Dim Sum
Love the ambience here and the bar is great! Food was okay, but well worth the trip!
The Pig and The Lady
Love the ambience here and the bar is great! Food was okay, but well worth the trip!
Come stop here for happy hour or dinner. They have a lilikoi foam mai tai that's amazing!
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Merriman's Honolulu
1108 Auahi StCome stop here for happy hour or dinner. They have a lilikoi foam mai tai that's amazing!
My favorite place to get coffee and an açaí bowl! A short walk from The Ilikai Marina
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Hawaiian Aroma Caffe
1777 Ala Moana BlvdMy favorite place to get coffee and an açaí bowl! A short walk from The Ilikai Marina
Eating House 1849 Waikiki
2330 Kalakaua AveGreat restaurant!
Duc's Bistro
A Honolulu gem that's been around forever!
Perfect spot in Waikiki to get great food on a budget! I would eat here every day!
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Perfect spot in Waikiki to get great food on a budget! I would eat here every day!
Kona Mountain Coffee
2005 Kālia RdGreat coffee! I frequent the one on the big island weekly!
So Gong Dong Soondubu
745 Ke’eaumoku StAnother Korean favorite!
Bangkok Chef
1627 Nuuanu AveGreat cheap eats!
All time favorite Korean plate lunch place! Their meat-jun is incredible! Large portions and decent prices
Sam's Delicatessen
1627 Nuuanu AveAll time favorite Korean plate lunch place! Their meat-jun is incredible! Large portions and decent prices
A local favorite for best bar food! A must try!
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Side Street Inn
1225 Hopaka StA local favorite for best bar food! A must try!
Tropics Waikiki Pub
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
100 Holomoana StHan no Daidokoro
EP bar
Best cocktails Iʻve ever had!
Go and visit this place! Their Kalbi burger is the stuff that dreams are made of!!!
Piko Kitchen + Bar
Go and visit this place! Their Kalbi burger is the stuff that dreams are made of!!!
Another dim sum spot thatʻs good too. Regular Chinese food is pretty tasty as well!
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Mei Sum Dim Sum
1170 Nuuanu AveAnother dim sum spot thatʻs good too. Regular Chinese food is pretty tasty as well!
Good place for Chinese food in Kaimuki
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Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
3553 Waialae AveGood place for Chinese food in Kaimuki
In Kahala Mall and there is another location in Kailua. Salads are definitely delicious! A must!
Aloha Salads
In Kahala Mall and there is another location in Kailua. Salads are definitely delicious! A must!
Smaller sushi place but itʻs all you can eat and for a fair price. Parking can be difficult at times so street parking is limited. Best to call to get the details on best times to go and where to find parking. Go early and come hungry!
Kats Sushi
Smaller sushi place but itʻs all you can eat and for a fair price. Parking can be difficult at times so street parking is limited. Best to call to get the details on best times to go and where to find parking. Go early and come hungry!
In Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Parking is free up to 3 hours with any purchase (check with restaurant to see if this still valid).
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Noi Thai Cuisine
2301 Kalakaua AveIn Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Parking is free up to 3 hours with any purchase (check with restaurant to see if this still valid).
A recent award winner in 2022 for best brunch category. Very good
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Café Kaila
2919 Kapiolani BlvdA recent award winner in 2022 for best brunch category. Very good
A dimly lit swanky bar with a speakeasy vibe specializing in whiskey & inventive cocktails. Another award winning bar for 2022! No main entrees just appetizers and great drinks!
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Bar Leather Apron
745 Fort StA dimly lit swanky bar with a speakeasy vibe specializing in whiskey & inventive cocktails. Another award winning bar for 2022! No main entrees just appetizers and great drinks!
In the Ala Moana Shopping Center and voted best dim sum for 2022 and best Chinese food.
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Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
1450 Ala Moana BlvdIn the Ala Moana Shopping Center and voted best dim sum for 2022 and best Chinese food.
Authentic Hawaiian food! Top choice!
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StAuthentic Hawaiian food! Top choice!
So good and recommended! A place to order a whole bunch of ala carte items and share! So good!
Izakaya Torae Torae
1111 McCully StSo good and recommended! A place to order a whole bunch of ala carte items and share! So good!
A must go. Gets busy but great place for sushi. Wonʻt disappoint.
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Yanagi Sushi
762 Kapiolani BlvdA must go. Gets busy but great place for sushi. Wonʻt disappoint.
Noods Ramen Bar
Awesome place for your carb fix for Ramen, Udon, or Soba.
3 locations (Ala Moana, Kaimuki, and Pearlridge Shopping Center). Delicious ramen and local style Japanese appetizers
Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd3 locations (Ala Moana, Kaimuki, and Pearlridge Shopping Center). Delicious ramen and local style Japanese appetizers
A superb Thai place in Hawaii Kai. Close driving distance from Hanauma Bay.
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Maile's Thai Bistro
333 Keahole StA superb Thai place in Hawaii Kai. Close driving distance from Hanauma Bay.
Cash only. Out of sight Mediterranean food. The souvlakis and salads are amazing and that Tzatziki. Get extra! I have never been disappointed here. Right off Kahala Mall headed East Honolulu.
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Olive Tree Cafe
4614 Kilauea AveCash only. Out of sight Mediterranean food. The souvlakis and salads are amazing and that Tzatziki. Get extra! I have never been disappointed here. Right off Kahala Mall headed East Honolulu.
Million Restaurant @ Kapiolani
One of the best Korean Barbecue spots on the island!
Cafe Maharani
2509 S King StCraving Indian? This will do the trick.
Himalayan Kitchen
Simply amazing. Everything is good here. Donʻt forget to order a lassi drink!
This is a no-frills takeout thatʻs nice on the pocketbook. Expect long lines during lunch hours and the portions are huge. Get a mixed plate with Mac salad. Chili is pretty good too. Local style food/plate lunches.
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Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveThis is a no-frills takeout thatʻs nice on the pocketbook. Expect long lines during lunch hours and the portions are huge. Get a mixed plate with Mac salad. Chili is pretty good too. Local style food/plate lunches.
Hawaii is not really known for great Mexican food, but this place is actually decent. They have birria tacos, street tacos, gorditas, sopes, chimichangas, tortas, burritos, tortas and many more. Good selection of various items and even serve Mexican breakfast items. Would give it a try if you are craving Mexican food.
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
Hawaii is not really known for great Mexican food, but this place is actually decent. They have birria tacos, street tacos, gorditas, sopes, chimichangas, tortas, burritos, tortas and many more. Good selection of various items and even serve Mexican breakfast items. Would give it a try if you are craving Mexican food.
Pho Saigon Restaurant
1538 Kapiolani BlvdAnother great Pho place! Wonʻt disappoint
Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant
2140 S Beretania StAnother decent Mexican place.
Another Vietnamese restaurant that I would recommend!
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Pho 1 Vietnamese Restaurant
1617 Kapiolani BlvdAnother Vietnamese restaurant that I would recommend!
One of my favorite Korean restaurants. Absolutely delicious!!!
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Sorabol Korean Restaurant
1525 Ke’eaumoku StOne of my favorite Korean restaurants. Absolutely delicious!!!
Korean fusion with some twists here. Definitely worth the visit and try!
Also, try Choiʻs Garden on Rycroft Street. Great place thatʻs unassuming and gives large portions. Good for takeout.
O'Kims
1028 Nuuanu AveKorean fusion with some twists here. Definitely worth the visit and try!
Also, try Choiʻs Garden on Rycroft Street. Great place thatʻs unassuming and gives large portions. Good for takeout.
Great for a fancy date night. Also consider Michelʻs at the Colony Surf, Mamaʻs Fish House. All great choices!
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Merriman's Honolulu
1108 Auahi StGreat for a fancy date night. Also consider Michelʻs at the Colony Surf, Mamaʻs Fish House. All great choices!
Luau
Loved this Luau! The location and experience are perfect!
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Paradise Cove Luau
92-1089 Ali'inui DrLoved this Luau! The location and experience are perfect!
If you're looking for a full day cultural adventure with a spectacular show this is the one for you!
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha HwyIf you're looking for a full day cultural adventure with a spectacular show this is the one for you!
Very walkable from the Condo. Great performances, food and is designed to honor our veterans and active military.
Hale Koa Luau
Very walkable from the Condo. Great performances, food and is designed to honor our veterans and active military.
Hikes
More of intermediate to advanced, but the view from up top is spectacular! Prepare to get muddy!
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Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailMore of intermediate to advanced, but the view from up top is spectacular! Prepare to get muddy!
Gorgeous up top! Well traveled so trail is well worn and can get dicey here and there. Cn be slippery if there were recent rains so be careful. Go early to beat crowds
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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrGorgeous up top! Well traveled so trail is well worn and can get dicey here and there. Cn be slippery if there were recent rains so be careful. Go early to beat crowds
A hike with ropes and various inclines up so be prepared to get dirty at times. The views at the very top are sometimes above the clouds so they go right through you. Absolutely breathtaking!
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Wiliwilinui Hiking Trail
2390 Okoa StA hike with ropes and various inclines up so be prepared to get dirty at times. The views at the very top are sometimes above the clouds so they go right through you. Absolutely breathtaking!
Can get busy with lots of people and very interesting hike with a tunnel, stairs, old bunkers at top. Even if touristy, itʻs still a must! :)
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Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluCan get busy with lots of people and very interesting hike with a tunnel, stairs, old bunkers at top. Even if touristy, itʻs still a must! :)
Nice but busy hike. Go early and bring some bug spray
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Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala HeleNice but busy hike. Go early and bring some bug spray
Enter stair master of your dreams (or nightmare lol) and the views from the top are outstanding! Suggestion: plan to go in the morning or evening, wear shoes, bring water and take in all the sights from the top!
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Koko Head
Enter stair master of your dreams (or nightmare lol) and the views from the top are outstanding! Suggestion: plan to go in the morning or evening, wear shoes, bring water and take in all the sights from the top!
East side of Honolulu. Great scenic drive along the coast to get there. Many scenic points to pull off to the side. Such a beautiful hike with many photo opportunities! Night drive is great too with little light pollution and can pull off to watch the night sky.
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Sendero del Faro de Makapu‘u Point
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailEast side of Honolulu. Great scenic drive along the coast to get there. Many scenic points to pull off to the side. Such a beautiful hike with many photo opportunities! Night drive is great too with little light pollution and can pull off to watch the night sky.
Waimano Falls
O‘ahu Hawaii, USAOn the west side of the island.
Moderately challenging as one portion is straight uphill but worth the scene at the end. West side of Oahu
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Maili Pillbox
Moderately challenging as one portion is straight uphill but worth the scene at the end. West side of Oahu
Trail is open with no cover. Sunscreen up and bring lots of water and some snacks. Hot on the west side of the island. Beautiful scenery along the hike and see nesting areas towards the end. Sometimes there are Hawaiian monk seals relaxing on the sand.
Kaʻena Point Trailhead (West Side)
Trail is open with no cover. Sunscreen up and bring lots of water and some snacks. Hot on the west side of the island. Beautiful scenery along the hike and see nesting areas towards the end. Sometimes there are Hawaiian monk seals relaxing on the sand.
More Restaurants
Istanbul Hawaii
1108 Auahi StHighly rated Mediterranean restaurant!
This restaurant has been around since the early 90s and still serves awesome Vietnamese food! Stuffed chicken wings, fresh rolls, pho, peppered catfish are all delicious
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Hale Vietnam Restaurant
1140 12th AveThis restaurant has been around since the early 90s and still serves awesome Vietnamese food! Stuffed chicken wings, fresh rolls, pho, peppered catfish are all delicious
Lobster King
1380 S King StCantonese food done well. And yes, get the lobster!
You want your Taiwanese fix. This one will do it. Garlic pork noodles (get extra sauce) and the spicy beef noodle soup. Bomb!
Season's Ice & Eatery 秀蘭小館
You want your Taiwanese fix. This one will do it. Garlic pork noodles (get extra sauce) and the spicy beef noodle soup. Bomb!
Eat here for your ramen in Waikiki (International Market Place 3rd Floor) or if you're shopping at Ala Moana Shopping Center there is one there near the food court.
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Goma Tei Ramen
Kalākaua AvenueEat here for your ramen in Waikiki (International Market Place 3rd Floor) or if you're shopping at Ala Moana Shopping Center there is one there near the food court.
Another Place in Chinese Cultural Plaza in Chinatown. They are known for their Minute Chicken cake noodle. And it's $14.50. Good portion size. You'll love it!
Lee Ho Fook Restaurant
Another Place in Chinese Cultural Plaza in Chinatown. They are known for their Minute Chicken cake noodle. And it's $14.50. Good portion size. You'll love it!
Chengdu Taste
Szechuan Chinese food. Really good!
Not many options for Italian, but this one hits the spot
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La Cucina Ristorante Italiano
725 Kapiolani BlvdNot many options for Italian, but this one hits the spot
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StDefinitely hits the spot to cool off!
Burgers, salads, pizza beer. Go here after snorkeling Hanauma Bay and your tour of beaches on the East side of the island coast (Makapu'u, Sandy Beach, Halona Blowhole).
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Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayBurgers, salads, pizza beer. Go here after snorkeling Hanauma Bay and your tour of beaches on the East side of the island coast (Makapu'u, Sandy Beach, Halona Blowhole).
Another spot to eat after snorkeling Hanauma Bay and your tour of beaches on the East side of the island coast (Makapu'u, Sandy Beach, Halona Blowhole).
Greek Marina
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyAnother spot to eat after snorkeling Hanauma Bay and your tour of beaches on the East side of the island coast (Makapu'u, Sandy Beach, Halona Blowhole).
Food Scene
Famed spot for good shave ice. Long line usually but worth it after walking around the beach town of Haleiwa!
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyFamed spot for good shave ice. Long line usually but worth it after walking around the beach town of Haleiwa!