Guidebook for Honolulu

Jennifer
Guidebook for Honolulu

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This is a must do list !! The view is the best you can get up on the old volcano. The best time to go is at 7AM when the park opens. We are only 2 miles away : )
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Державний пам'ятник Diamond Head
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This is a must do list !! The view is the best you can get up on the old volcano. The best time to go is at 7AM when the park opens. We are only 2 miles away : )
Most famous beach in the world and we live only 3 miles away. The bus right next to our house will take you there. 15 minute bus ride for less then 3 bucks. Take a beach chair and enjoy the day.
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Waikiki Beach
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Most famous beach in the world and we live only 3 miles away. The bus right next to our house will take you there. 15 minute bus ride for less then 3 bucks. Take a beach chair and enjoy the day.
5 Star hotel this is where the presidents stay, Rock stars and very famous people
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Ave
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5 Star hotel this is where the presidents stay, Rock stars and very famous people
Everything you need in case you forgot anything. Great place to eat with tons of restaurants and Whole Foods too. Movies, US post office and banks. check out thier website. Drive thru Starbucks
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Ave
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Everything you need in case you forgot anything. Great place to eat with tons of restaurants and Whole Foods too. Movies, US post office and banks. check out thier website. Drive thru Starbucks
For the ultimate fit person !!! over a 1000 steps straight UP ! The view Im told is absolutely amazing. I have never done it LOL.
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Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani St
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For the ultimate fit person !!! over a 1000 steps straight UP ! The view Im told is absolutely amazing. I have never done it LOL.
Nice place to snorkel especially if you are a beginner. It does get very croweded and you might have to wait in line to get in. This will take you over 3 hours to enjoy. I use to go here a lot.
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Ганаума-Бей
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
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Nice place to snorkel especially if you are a beginner. It does get very croweded and you might have to wait in line to get in. This will take you over 3 hours to enjoy. I use to go here a lot.
Only body surf here if you are truly very, very, very GOOD body surfer. Its fun to watch the surfers while sitting on the beach. Nice pit stop to take pictures. I use to surf here when I was younger
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Sandy Beach
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Only body surf here if you are truly very, very, very GOOD body surfer. Its fun to watch the surfers while sitting on the beach. Nice pit stop to take pictures. I use to surf here when I was younger
This is in the same place as Ala Moana Beach Park. Great place to take pictures and picnic. Not as busy as Waikiki and its only 4 miles from the house.
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Magic Island Lagoon
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This is in the same place as Ala Moana Beach Park. Great place to take pictures and picnic. Not as busy as Waikiki and its only 4 miles from the house.
China Town is very popular with the locals. Great place for shopping and food. You will see a lot of culture here !! lots of walking and can be hard to find parking on the weekends. Best dim sum !
Chinatown Express
1041 Maunakea St
China Town is very popular with the locals. Great place for shopping and food. You will see a lot of culture here !! lots of walking and can be hard to find parking on the weekends. Best dim sum !
This is a very windy road up the mountain. There are some nice hikes up on this mountain. I did a bike ride DOWN Tantalus drive on a tour and i had a blast. It was very easy all down hill, LOL ***
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Tantalus Drive
Tantalus Drive
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This is a very windy road up the mountain. There are some nice hikes up on this mountain. I did a bike ride DOWN Tantalus drive on a tour and i had a blast. It was very easy all down hill, LOL ***
This is where we snorkel everytime we come home. Then we watch the sunset in Haleiwa Town. Nice way to spend the whole day on the other side of the island (North Shore) stop at Matsumotos for ICE
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Sharks Cove
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This is where we snorkel everytime we come home. Then we watch the sunset in Haleiwa Town. Nice way to spend the whole day on the other side of the island (North Shore) stop at Matsumotos for ICE
The Moana Hotel opened on March 11, 1901 as Waikīkī's first hotel. Affectionately called "The First Lady of Waikīkī," this iconic resort embraces true Hawaiian hospitality. Its right on the beach !
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Moana Surfrider
2365 Kalakaua Ave
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The Moana Hotel opened on March 11, 1901 as Waikīkī's first hotel. Affectionately called "The First Lady of Waikīkī," this iconic resort embraces true Hawaiian hospitality. Its right on the beach !
Make the best use of your time at World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument by taking the narrated audio tour. Visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites (USS Bowfin Submarine.
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Arizona Memorial Place
Arizona Memorial Place
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Make the best use of your time at World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument by taking the narrated audio tour. Visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites (USS Bowfin Submarine.

Food Scene

I would highly recommend this if you have never been to a Luau. I had my wedding reception here and we all had so much fun. The show is awsome too. Its definately a Hawaiian culture event. ****
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Germaine's Luau
91-119 Olai St
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I would highly recommend this if you have never been to a Luau. I had my wedding reception here and we all had so much fun. The show is awsome too. Its definately a Hawaiian culture event. ****
You know that image in your mind of Waikiki Beach, the one with Diamond Head in the distance and outrigger canoes in a turquoise bay of warm water? It's real and it's here every day.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua Ave
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You know that image in your mind of Waikiki Beach, the one with Diamond Head in the distance and outrigger canoes in a turquoise bay of warm water? It's real and it's here every day.
When craving local food for the beach, a tailgate party, or to accompany beer, this is the place to assemble the feast. One of the best Seafood in town. My favorite hawaiian store for picnics
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Fort Ruger Market
3585 Alohea Ave
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When craving local food for the beach, a tailgate party, or to accompany beer, this is the place to assemble the feast. One of the best Seafood in town. My favorite hawaiian store for picnics
KCC Saturday Market only on Saturdays - 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. this market is right next to Diamond Head park. If your a fresh market kind of person you will really like this VIBE !! Great place to eat.
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Фермерський ринок KCC
4303 Diamond Head Rd
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KCC Saturday Market only on Saturdays - 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. this market is right next to Diamond Head park. If your a fresh market kind of person you will really like this VIBE !! Great place to eat.
This is our local fast food. You can get anything you want from breakfast to dinner. Burgers, french fries, hot food. I LOVE the chili over rice is my favorite. The bakery is AWSOME!! Picnic food
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Zippy's Kahala
4134 Waialae Ave
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This is our local fast food. You can get anything you want from breakfast to dinner. Burgers, french fries, hot food. I LOVE the chili over rice is my favorite. The bakery is AWSOME!! Picnic food
Ok, Zippys is good but my favorite is L&L. If your not on a diet you have to try the LOCO MOCO !! best teryaki chicken and chicken Katsu.
L & L Drive-Inn
4211 Waialae Avenue
Ok, Zippys is good but my favorite is L&L. If your not on a diet you have to try the LOCO MOCO !! best teryaki chicken and chicken Katsu.
near Kahala mall, Founded in 1997 on the island of Oahu, Lanikai Juice Hawai’i is a food and beverage company that focuses on making & serving fresh smoothies, fruit bowls and freshly squeezed juices.
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Lanikai Juice, Kahala
4210 Waialae Ave
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near Kahala mall, Founded in 1997 on the island of Oahu, Lanikai Juice Hawai’i is a food and beverage company that focuses on making & serving fresh smoothies, fruit bowls and freshly squeezed juices.
Greek Food. “BYOB no corkage and there's a Greek deli/wine store next door owned by the same people. very busy you might want to call ahead of time depending on the night. YOU CAN walk there ITS ONLY 1 mile AT KAHALA MALL
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Olive Tree Cafe
4614 Kilauea Ave
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Greek Food. “BYOB no corkage and there's a Greek deli/wine store next door owned by the same people. very busy you might want to call ahead of time depending on the night. YOU CAN walk there ITS ONLY 1 mile AT KAHALA MALL
Try to stop and eat here if possible. this is a really relaxed place to grab a hawaiian meal.
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Highway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana Blvd
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Try to stop and eat here if possible. this is a really relaxed place to grab a hawaiian meal.
they started making malasadas as part of the Portugese tradition back in 1953. they make them fresh continuously everyday. Hawaii’s original malasada bakery. THIS IS A MUST ! A LOCAL FAVORITE : )
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
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they started making malasadas as part of the Portugese tradition back in 1953. they make them fresh continuously everyday. Hawaii’s original malasada bakery. THIS IS A MUST ! A LOCAL FAVORITE : )
Head over to Ono Hawaiian Foods to get some classic Hawaiian eats. This is a tiny little restaurant that’s become VERY popular. if you blink you might miss it. One of the best sashimi seafood.
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Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu Ave
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Head over to Ono Hawaiian Foods to get some classic Hawaiian eats. This is a tiny little restaurant that’s become VERY popular. if you blink you might miss it. One of the best sashimi seafood.
Awesome shave ice !!! A local favorite.
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana St
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Awesome shave ice !!! A local favorite.
Coffee Talk is Kaimuki's happening spot for amazing coffee, delicious food and captivating conversation. quaint little coffee house a hideaway for customers young and old, regulars and first timers
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Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Ave
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Coffee Talk is Kaimuki's happening spot for amazing coffee, delicious food and captivating conversation. quaint little coffee house a hideaway for customers young and old, regulars and first timers
past comments from guest: " Best breakfast and lunch" Food is made to order and plentiful. You just walk up to the window and order and they are fast. Great too for picnic food
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Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat Ave
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past comments from guest: " Best breakfast and lunch" Food is made to order and plentiful. You just walk up to the window and order and they are fast. Great too for picnic food
beautiful beach view, food is good kind of pricey but your paying for a beautiful view too. You know if its good if its packed with cars !! good happy hour too.
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Haleʻiwa Beach House
62-540 Kamehameha Hwy
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beautiful beach view, food is good kind of pricey but your paying for a beautiful view too. You know if its good if its packed with cars !! good happy hour too.
This is my favorite spot to eat dinner on Friday night!!!! they have a buffet right on the beach and live Hawaiian music. At 7pm fireworks go off and you can see it from this place. Come in shorts or beach wear.
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Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach
2699 Kalakaua Ave
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This is my favorite spot to eat dinner on Friday night!!!! they have a buffet right on the beach and live Hawaiian music. At 7pm fireworks go off and you can see it from this place. Come in shorts or beach wear.

Shopping

Great place to go shopping pick up some fun things to take home to the mainland. this is a surfer's town. Super relaxed atmos
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Haleiwa Town Center
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Great place to go shopping pick up some fun things to take home to the mainland. this is a surfer's town. Super relaxed atmos
Famous Shave Ice open since 1951 shave ice in Hawai'i is often flavored with local exotics ingredients like guava, pineapple, coconut , passion fruit, and mango. the store produces 1,000+ shave ice
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha Hwy
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Famous Shave Ice open since 1951 shave ice in Hawai'i is often flavored with local exotics ingredients like guava, pineapple, coconut , passion fruit, and mango. the store produces 1,000+ shave ice
This place is HUGE !!!!!! It’s all new stuff all by local vendors. Best place to buy souvenirs, t shirts from Hawaii. Hawaiian goodies the list goes on and on. If you have time it will take you 20 minutes from our home to get there it’s next to the airport. It will take you another hour minimum to shop if you rush it.
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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Entrance
99-500 Salt Lake Blvd
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This place is HUGE !!!!!! It’s all new stuff all by local vendors. Best place to buy souvenirs, t shirts from Hawaii. Hawaiian goodies the list goes on and on. If you have time it will take you 20 minutes from our home to get there it’s next to the airport. It will take you another hour minimum to shop if you rush it.

Essentials

Whole Foods, Whole wallet !! They do have a very nice selection of food if your a fan of Whole Foods. Great place to pick up picnic food for the road or beach.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
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Whole Foods, Whole wallet !! They do have a very nice selection of food if your a fan of Whole Foods. Great place to pick up picnic food for the road or beach.

Sightseeing

I LOVE this beach !!! the only problem is finding parking on the weekends. Its best to go during the week. there is no surf just easy relaxing water. Nice place to have a picnic. Bring your cooler.
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Yoga Floats
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I LOVE this beach !!! the only problem is finding parking on the weekends. Its best to go during the week. there is no surf just easy relaxing water. Nice place to have a picnic. Bring your cooler.
Scuba diving is one of the most exciting activities you can enjoy while here on Oahu and Kaimana Divers has been providing scuba divers with the best value, variety and quality in diving since 2006
Kaimana Divers
930 McCully St
Scuba diving is one of the most exciting activities you can enjoy while here on Oahu and Kaimana Divers has been providing scuba divers with the best value, variety and quality in diving since 2006
Check them out on the web and see if this is for you. Kaimuki is only 3 miles away.
Bike Tour Hawaii
2421 Ala Wai Blvd
Check them out on the web and see if this is for you. Kaimuki is only 3 miles away.

Arts & Culture

Enjoy a lei greeting, kava cocktails, hula lessons, basket weaving, lei making, Hawaiian tattoo and more before feasting on the traditional and contemporary Hawaiian food. This is only 3 miles away.
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Diamond Head Luau
2777 Kalakaua Ave
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Enjoy a lei greeting, kava cocktails, hula lessons, basket weaving, lei making, Hawaiian tattoo and more before feasting on the traditional and contemporary Hawaiian food. This is only 3 miles away.

Getting Around

The bus stop is right next to our garage if you are coming back from Waikiki. If you are going to Waikiki the bus stop is across the street near Kahala Ave. Ask Jeanette and she will show you. You can download an app it called "The Bus" it is very helpful.
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TheBus
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The bus stop is right next to our garage if you are coming back from Waikiki. If you are going to Waikiki the bus stop is across the street near Kahala Ave. Ask Jeanette and she will show you. You can download an app it called "The Bus" it is very helpful.