Food Scene
Eggs 'n Things Saratoga
343 Saratoga RdHUGE meals! Comfort food. Local favorite.
IHOP
2211 Kūhiō Ave.Great for breakfast and more.
Cheeseburger Waikiki
1945 Kalakaua AveJust a short walk to satisfy your munchies.
Forget the North Shore, locals know that Waiola is the best shave ice on Oahu.
58 locals recommend
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StForget the North Shore, locals know that Waiola is the best shave ice on Oahu.
Sightseeing
Free, though getting the ticket is challenging. Great for all ages. The most moving experience in Hawaii.
38 locals recommend
Arizona Memorial station
Free, though getting the ticket is challenging. Great for all ages. The most moving experience in Hawaii.
The only royal palace in the USA! Take the tour - it is totally worth it. Make a booking now!
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StThe only royal palace in the USA! Take the tour - it is totally worth it. Make a booking now!
Entertainment & Activities
Jurassic Park! So much to explore here - check it out. Something for the entire family.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyJurassic Park! So much to explore here - check it out. Something for the entire family.
A fantastic way to experience Polynesian cultures. Great exhibits, activities, cultural shows, luau and evening show. Wonderful drive if you do circle island.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
A fantastic way to experience Polynesian cultures. Great exhibits, activities, cultural shows, luau and evening show. Wonderful drive if you do circle island.
Walk the campus for its botanical beauty. Check out the art. Go to a lecture. See a show at Kennedy. Attend a wahine or mens' volleyball game. Cheer on the bball team. Or go out to Aloha Stadium for football.
39 locals recommend
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2500 Campus RdWalk the campus for its botanical beauty. Check out the art. Go to a lecture. See a show at Kennedy. Attend a wahine or mens' volleyball game. Cheer on the bball team. Or go out to Aloha Stadium for football.
Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyFlat out fun! Wear lots of sunscreen! Great for the family.
If you're going to choose between the zoo and aquarium - for now, take the aquarium until our zoo gets done with its renovations. Beautiful sea jelly exhibit.
197 locals recommend
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveIf you're going to choose between the zoo and aquarium - for now, take the aquarium until our zoo gets done with its renovations. Beautiful sea jelly exhibit.
You MUST surf in Waikiki. Use a groupon or flyer - any surf school is good. Go ahead and pay for the video - this might be once in a lifetime!
9 locals recommend
Hans Hedemann Surf School Waikiki
150 Kapahulu AveYou MUST surf in Waikiki. Use a groupon or flyer - any surf school is good. Go ahead and pay for the video - this might be once in a lifetime!
Parks & Nature
Diamond Head
Spectacular view of Waikiki and beyond.
One of the greatest snorkeling places in the world! You must go! Closed Tuesdays. Parking fills early!
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayOne of the greatest snorkeling places in the world! You must go! Closed Tuesdays. Parking fills early!
Arts & Culture
Learn about Hawaiian history. Enter a volcano. See the special exhibitions. Great for families.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StLearn about Hawaiian history. Enter a volcano. See the special exhibitions. Great for families.
Check for free family Sundays. Wonderful permanent and changing exhibits.
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StCheck for free family Sundays. Wonderful permanent and changing exhibits.
Essentials
1 minute away. ABC stores have your basic needs plus souvenirs. Check for their sales.
25 locals recommend
ABC Stores
1450 Ala Moana Blvd1 minute away. ABC stores have your basic needs plus souvenirs. Check for their sales.
7-11, Thai Food, Boba drinks, Taco Bell, Chinese Food, surf stuff... You've got to try the snow ice at Snow Factory - YUM. A short walk away.
17 locals recommend
McCully Shopping Center
1960 Kapiolani Blvd7-11, Thai Food, Boba drinks, Taco Bell, Chinese Food, surf stuff... You've got to try the snow ice at Snow Factory - YUM. A short walk away.
Shopping
"290 stores, including 80 dining options, over 40 luxury brands, and three department stores (Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom)." (Wikipedia). But also a Foodland Farms with an amazing variety to buy for every meal.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd "290 stores, including 80 dining options, over 40 luxury brands, and three department stores (Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom)." (Wikipedia). But also a Foodland Farms with an amazing variety to buy for every meal.
The Ward area has it all: movies, shopping, dining - and it is changing all the time! Check out South Shore Market for amazing, local, clever gifts.
84 locals recommend
Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana BlvdThe Ward area has it all: movies, shopping, dining - and it is changing all the time! Check out South Shore Market for amazing, local, clever gifts.