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.
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Даймонд-Хед
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 Botanical Garden
45-680 Luluku RoadDon’t go when raining or rained the day before. Very slippery and muddy.
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Manoa Falls
Don’t go when raining or rained the day before. Very slippery and muddy.
Little steep but very short (20 min) to the top. Nice views
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Пилбокс Хайк
265 Kaelepulu DriveLittle steep but very short (20 min) to the top. Nice views
Aka Turtle beach. Turtles sunbathe on the beach almost everyday
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Ланиакея Бич
Aka 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.
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Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
85-491 Farrington HighwayCall 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
89-115 Nanakuli AveAka 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.
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Ланикай Бич
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
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Makapu'u Tide Pools
Be careful with the waves.
Go on a calm day. Look it up on Instagram
Famous for the BIG wave surf contest “Eddie Aikau”
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Waimea Bay Beach Park
61-31 Kamehameha HighwayFamous for the BIG wave surf contest “Eddie Aikau”
Food scene
This is a must try. Order the “original” eat it fresh & hot.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AvenueThis is a must try. Order the “original” eat it fresh & hot.
Nalu Health Bar & Cafe
1170 Auahi StreetMust 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
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Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu Avenue
Must get Pork Lau Lau (steamed pork wrapped in lau lau leaves (like spinach)
2. Salt Meat watercress (stewed meat in a beef broth
Must try the “Mana Açaí bowl” One of my favorites
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da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AvenueMust try the “Mana Açaí bowl” One of my favorites
Only thing to get are the pancakes. Simple pancakes but amazingly melt in your mouth.
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Liliha Bakery
515 North Kuakini StreetOnly thing to get are the pancakes. Simple pancakes but amazingly melt in your mouth.
Via Gelato
1142 12th AveGreat original flavors
Waiola Shave Ice
2135 Waiola StreetBest 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.
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Waiahole Poi Factory
48-140 Kamehameha HighwayMust 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 South Beretania StreetPoke shops
Poke pronounced pok -eh is seasoned raw fish. Usually Ahi or Tuna
Off the Hook Poke Market
2908 East Manoa RoadFort Ruger Market
3585 Alohea AvenueOne of my favorite poke shops
Nico's Pier 38
1129 North Nimitz HighwayPoke 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.
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Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AvenueUncle Bo's is a "hole in the wall" bar/restaurant that has heavy pupu's or appetizers. Nice ambiance.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4211 Waialae AvenueGetting 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.
Biki Station
2733-2753 Kaimuki AveNew 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.
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Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AvenueThey 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.