Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Leahi Health uses organic ingredients in all of their beverages, sandwiches and salads. Healthy and as organic eats.
17 locals recommend
Leahi Health Kaimuki
3441 Waialae AveLeahi Health uses organic ingredients in all of their beverages, sandwiches and salads. Healthy and as organic eats.
Delicious locally sourced and inspired food. “Local first, organic whenever possible, with Aloha always”
80 locals recommend
Town
3458 Waialae AveDelicious locally sourced and inspired food. “Local first, organic whenever possible, with Aloha always”
E.A.R.L has been delivering hand-crafted gourmet sandwiches to Kaimuki and surrounding communities since 2014! They use fresh, high-quality ingredients, our bread is baked daily, and they source locally whenever possible.
Best sandwiches you've ever eaten!!!
6 locals recommend
E.A.R.L
2919 11th AveE.A.R.L has been delivering hand-crafted gourmet sandwiches to Kaimuki and surrounding communities since 2014! They use fresh, high-quality ingredients, our bread is baked daily, and they source locally whenever possible.
Best sandwiches you've ever eaten!!!
Excellent local inspired breakfast and brunch from Chef Leanne Wong!
85 locals recommend
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveExcellent local inspired breakfast and brunch from Chef Leanne Wong!
ARS Cafe and Gelato
3116 Monsarrat AveExcellent breakfast and coffee.
New American eats in modern casual digs. Don't pass up on the mac & cheese, it's the best!
30 locals recommend
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th AveNew American eats in modern casual digs. Don't pass up on the mac & cheese, it's the best!
Fabulous Waikiki beach and ocean view eatery serving local farm to table fare.
Excellent, affordable breakfast. Forever views! Friendly service.
Happy hour is every day from 3pm to 6pm in the Plantation Bar.
58 locals recommend
Hula Grill Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveFabulous Waikiki beach and ocean view eatery serving local farm to table fare.
Excellent, affordable breakfast. Forever views! Friendly service.
Happy hour is every day from 3pm to 6pm in the Plantation Bar.
The Curb Kaimuki is a locally owned multi-roaster coffee shop located off of Waialae in Honolulu, Hawaii offering fresh specialty coffee.
20 locals recommend
The Curb Kaimuki
3408 Waialae AveThe Curb Kaimuki is a locally owned multi-roaster coffee shop located off of Waialae in Honolulu, Hawaii offering fresh specialty coffee.
Awesome handcrafted cocktails and a modern take on the Hawaiian fare. Great Brunch too!
43 locals recommend
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveAwesome handcrafted cocktails and a modern take on the Hawaiian fare. Great Brunch too!
Kaimuki Superette
3458 Waialae AveGood bfast and lunch.
The Counter
4211 Waialae AveGourmet Burgers and fries.
Saigon's Restaurant
3624 Waialae AveSimple but good Vietnamese food and Pho.
Goma Tei Ramen Kahala
4211 Waialae AveRamen and Gyoza!
Breadshop
3408 Waialae AveArtesian Breads. Seriously delicious bread.
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae AveMalasadas and homemade ice cream
Via Gelato
1142 12th Avehomemade gelato
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveIndian and Nepalese food on a rooftop setting.
Otto Cake
1127 12th AveReally really good Cheesecake.
Great selection of local prepared foods and awesome deserts and scones!
107 locals recommend
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveGreat selection of local prepared foods and awesome deserts and scones!
Drinks & Nightlife
BREW’d offers rotating craft beers from 25 taps and 100+ bottled beers, as well as a tapas-style menu carefully selected to pair perfectly with beer.
48 locals recommend
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae AveBREW’d offers rotating craft beers from 25 taps and 100+ bottled beers, as well as a tapas-style menu carefully selected to pair perfectly with beer.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala AveThe Piano bar, beautiful views, great music.
Hawaii's premier live music venue! Located at the famous Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. Great concerts all week long!
47 locals recommend
Blue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalākaua AvenueHawaii's premier live music venue! Located at the famous Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. Great concerts all week long!
It is the experience that makes Pint + Jigger what it is.
Their locally created venue brings flavors from around the world to the island through food and drink.
35 locals recommend
Pint and Jigger
410 S King StIt is the experience that makes Pint + Jigger what it is.
Their locally created venue brings flavors from around the world to the island through food and drink.
Parks & Nature
The reservoir and trail along the river to the waterfall are gorgeous! Family friendly and fun.
38 locals recommend
Lulumahu Falls
4459 HI-61The reservoir and trail along the river to the waterfall are gorgeous! Family friendly and fun.
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdBeautiful white sand beach. Calm and serene.
Hike Diamond Head Crater for amazing views of Waikiki and South shore .
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Hike Diamond Head Crater for amazing views of Waikiki and South shore .
Arts & Culture
Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua, who built the palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StIolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua, who built the palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls.
Art classes for kids! Many 1-2 hour workshops available. Many to choose from. Mornings through afternoons.
Art Explorium
1142 Koko Head AveArt classes for kids! Many 1-2 hour workshops available. Many to choose from. Mornings through afternoons.
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StGreat collection of Asian and Hawaiian art.
Doris Duke's personal residence turned museum. Stunning Islamic art and architecture mixed with her own vision. Estate sits on the ocean at the base of Diamond head. Must book through the Honolulu Museum of Art.
67 locals recommend
Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirDoris Duke's personal residence turned museum. Stunning Islamic art and architecture mixed with her own vision. Estate sits on the ocean at the base of Diamond head. Must book through the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Essentials
Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveYour local grocery store.
Island Urgent Care Kahala
1215 Hunakai StIn case you need a doctor, they are professional.
Healthy and Fresh Groceries. Great selection of meats, fish, produce, cheeses and grab and go items.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdHealthy and Fresh Groceries. Great selection of meats, fish, produce, cheeses and grab and go items.
Excellent selection of beer, wine and liquor with a great Poke Bar!
58 locals recommend
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveExcellent selection of beer, wine and liquor with a great Poke Bar!
Vegetarian Grocery Store, great vegetarian food selections, baked goods and smoothies
68 locals recommend
Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StVegetarian Grocery Store, great vegetarian food selections, baked goods and smoothies
Longtime food co-op & deli with local produce, meat, bulk items & handmade beauty products.
25 locals recommend
Kokua Market Natural Foods
2643 S King StLongtime food co-op & deli with local produce, meat, bulk items & handmade beauty products.
Longs Drugs
2750 Woodlawn DrDrugstore
Entertainment & Activities
Great selection of local produce, flowers, honey, and prepared foods.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdGreat selection of local produce, flowers, honey, and prepared foods.