Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Best noodle house in the city, hands down. Just a 2 minute walk away and very reasonable prices. Try to go between 1 and 3pm to avoid the chronic long lines.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Best noodle house in the city, hands down. Just a 2 minute walk away and very reasonable prices. Try to go between 1 and 3pm to avoid the chronic long lines.
One of our guests had their rehearsal dinner here and they loved it! Check out the menu online:
http://www.alanwongs.com/locations/pineapple-room
The Pineapple Room
1450 Ala Moana BlvdOne of our guests had their rehearsal dinner here and they loved it! Check out the menu online:
http://www.alanwongs.com/locations/pineapple-room
Really good breakfast spot. Try the Short Rib Loco Moco, pancakes. There can be a line.
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Moena Cafe
7192 Kalanianaʻole HighwayReally good breakfast spot. Try the Short Rib Loco Moco, pancakes. There can be a line.
Very small mom and pop shop. Only seating for 5 so I suggest getting it to go. The pork belly bowl is amazaing.
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Your Kitchen
1423 10th AveVery small mom and pop shop. Only seating for 5 so I suggest getting it to go. The pork belly bowl is amazaing.
Our wonderful guest, Mana, recommends this cafe if you're looking for a nice little place to eat that serves some creative dishes.
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Tangö Contemporary Cafe
1288 Ala Moana BlvdOur wonderful guest, Mana, recommends this cafe if you're looking for a nice little place to eat that serves some creative dishes.
tangocafehawaii.com
Our favorite coffee bar and bakery to go to while we're on the island. It's right down the street and they bake everything
in-house.
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Kona Coffee Purveyors | b patisserie
2330 Kalakaua AveOur favorite coffee bar and bakery to go to while we're on the island. It's right down the street and they bake everything
in-house.
Excellent crispy-skin roast pork and fried rice. Family friendly and numerous tv's if you need to watch a game.
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Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveExcellent crispy-skin roast pork and fried rice. Family friendly and numerous tv's if you need to watch a game.
Newer restaurant with great outdoor seating and excellent food. Right in the heart of an up-and-coming Honolulu neighborhood. Also, if you're into street art, there are numerous murals in the area.
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Moku Kitchen
660 Ala Moana BlvdNewer restaurant with great outdoor seating and excellent food. Right in the heart of an up-and-coming Honolulu neighborhood. Also, if you're into street art, there are numerous murals in the area.
One of the best shaved ice places on the island and right down the street from the condo. It's owned by one of our neighbors in the building.
Coconut Cafe
2441 Kūhiō Ave.One of the best shaved ice places on the island and right down the street from the condo. It's owned by one of our neighbors in the building.
Sightseeing
Our favorite beach to go and get away from the crowds. You can rent a kayak and go out to a number of small islands. Looks like a postcard!
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Lanikai Beach
Our favorite beach to go and get away from the crowds. You can rent a kayak and go out to a number of small islands. Looks like a postcard!
An important piece of history and a must-see. You can take the "A" bus line all the way there if you walk a short distance down Ala Wai Blvd and across the canal. Best to google directions.
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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlAn important piece of history and a must-see. You can take the "A" bus line all the way there if you walk a short distance down Ala Wai Blvd and across the canal. Best to google directions.
Perfect spot to go snorkeling. Stop by Snorkel Bob's to rent gear if you didn't bring any. It's 1.5 miles from the condo. Keep in mind that its closed Tuesdays.
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Hanauma laht
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayPerfect spot to go snorkeling. Stop by Snorkel Bob's to rent gear if you didn't bring any. It's 1.5 miles from the condo. Keep in mind that its closed Tuesdays.
Wonderful little hike. You can start from the condo, take a little picnic and make a day of it. Beautiful views.
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Diamond Headi osariiklik monument
Wonderful little hike. You can start from the condo, take a little picnic and make a day of it. Beautiful views.
Great spot to checkout if you're looking for a change of pace from Waikiki beach.
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Waimea Bay Beach
Great spot to checkout if you're looking for a change of pace from Waikiki beach.
You can drive out to tour the pineapple plantation and have a bite to eat. Be advised, it gets busy around midday.
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Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyYou can drive out to tour the pineapple plantation and have a bite to eat. Be advised, it gets busy around midday.
Entertainment & Activities
Snorkel Bob's Oahu
700 Kapahulu AveGreat place to rent gear for some outdoor fun.
Shopping
Koa Board Sports
2420 Koa AveAnother great place to rent surf gear and hit the waves. Just a short walk away.
Great shopping mall, if that's your cup of tea. Lots of different stores and a movie theatre if you feel like taking a break from the sun.
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Ala Moana keskus
1450 Ala Moana BlvdGreat shopping mall, if that's your cup of tea. Lots of different stores and a movie theatre if you feel like taking a break from the sun.
Get the original malasadas aka portuguese donuts. Eat them while they're hot.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveGet the original malasadas aka portuguese donuts. Eat them while they're hot.
The world famous shopping complex has just recently re-opened after being closed for a massive remodel. Lots of different shops and restaurants to check out and it's just a two minute walk out the front door.
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International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveThe world famous shopping complex has just recently re-opened after being closed for a massive remodel. Lots of different shops and restaurants to check out and it's just a two minute walk out the front door.
Essentials
Great place to stock up on what you'll need for the week and keep those food costs down. 20min drive or 48min if you hop on the "42" bus line.
(Costco membership required)
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Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyGreat place to stock up on what you'll need for the week and keep those food costs down. 20min drive or 48min if you hop on the "42" bus line.
(Costco membership required)
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveA little cheaper than the local Food Pantry and not a bad walk.
Arts & Culture
Immerse yourself in island culture. Very touristy but interesting if you want to learn more about the Polynesian culture. They have "authentic luau's" with some good food. A bit pricey.
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Polylnesian cutlural center
Immerse yourself in island culture. Very touristy but interesting if you want to learn more about the Polynesian culture. They have "authentic luau's" with some good food. A bit pricey.
Parks & Nature
You can hike into the fall and go for a swim. Be advised that it costs about $15 a person to hike in. Make sure you check it out online before going.
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Waimea Falls
You can hike into the fall and go for a swim. Be advised that it costs about $15 a person to hike in. Make sure you check it out online before going.