Oahu Locals Simple Guidebook
Food scene
Mitsu-Ken
2300 N King StBreakfast
Rainbow Drive
Rainbow DriveLocal Food - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Famous Kahuku Shrimp Truck
56-565 Kamehameha HwyFamous good food
Natsunoya Tea House on the slopes of Alewa Heights has helped to provide special memories for four generations of Tsumoru Ishimoto’s family.
The Ishimotos have been celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, reunions and graduations at Honolulu’s oldest teahouse since the mid-’60s.
Natsunoya Tea House
1935 Makanani Dr
Natsunoya Tea House on the slopes of Alewa Heights has helped to provide special memories for four generations of Tsumoru Ishimoto’s family.
The Ishimotos have been celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, reunions and graduations at Honolulu’s oldest teahouse since the mid-’60s.
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StAuthentic Delicious Hawaiian Food Spot
The original location, authentic delicious Hawaiian Food & new Highway Inn location on Ala Moana Blvd. in Honolulu too
Highway Inn Restaurant, Catering and Seafood Market
94-830 Moloalo StreetThe original location, authentic delicious Hawaiian Food & new Highway Inn location on Ala Moana Blvd. in Honolulu too
Great place to go for Oceanfront Dining, Happy Hour, Live Band. Call them for details.
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveGreat place to go for Oceanfront Dining, Happy Hour, Live Band. Call them for details.
Great place to go for Oceanfront Dining. Call them for details/reservations.
41 locals recommend
Hau Tree Lanai
Great place to go for Oceanfront Dining. Call them for details/reservations.
Enjoy the tastes of Japan right at home. Imagine a gooey mochi melting in your mouth, or a tasty bean paste-filled manju bursting open when you bite into it. For over 100 years, Nisshodo Candy Store has been proudly serving homemade Japanese confections.
If you are new to Japanese sweets, we offer a wide range of flavors that you're sure to love. Our options range from peanut butter and coconut, to daifuku and much more.
Nisshodo Candy Store
1095 Dillingham BlvdEnjoy the tastes of Japan right at home. Imagine a gooey mochi melting in your mouth, or a tasty bean paste-filled manju bursting open when you bite into it. For over 100 years, Nisshodo Candy Store has been proudly serving homemade Japanese confections.
If you are new to Japanese sweets, we offer a wide range of flavors that you're sure to love. Our options range from peanut butter and coconut, to daifuku and much more.
Tamashiro Market
802 N King StHome of the Finest Seafoods! Seafood Market
Shop the HUGE selection of FRESH local foods in a climate-controlled farmer's market with ample parking
Chinatown Market Place
1199 Dillingham BlvdShop the HUGE selection of FRESH local foods in a climate-controlled farmer's market with ample parking
Jollibee is fast food done right. Specializing in fried chicken, burgers, spaghetti & Filipino dishes.
Jollibee
Jollibee is fast food done right. Specializing in fried chicken, burgers, spaghetti & Filipino dishes.
HUGE selection of FRESH local/filipino/cultural foods in a climate-controlled farmer's market with ample parking.
City Square Shopping Center
HUGE selection of FRESH local/filipino/cultural foods in a climate-controlled farmer's market with ample parking.
Starbucks Coffee in Kamehameha Shopping center. See other stores in shopping center like Times Supermarket, Longs Drugs, etc.
Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee in Kamehameha Shopping center. See other stores in shopping center like Times Supermarket, Longs Drugs, etc.
Starbucks Coffee in Nuuanu Shopping center. See other stores in shopping center like a Ono Poke restaurant, etc.
Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee in Nuuanu Shopping center. See other stores in shopping center like a Ono Poke restaurant, etc.
Mcdonald's Hawaii - Try fried apple pie, spam/portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice breakfast plate, etc.
McDonald's
Mcdonald's Hawaii - Try fried apple pie, spam/portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice breakfast plate, etc.
Kam Bowl Restaurant
1620 N School StFamous Oxtail Soup and other ono dishes
POKE By The POUND
Ono delicous Poke Restaurant
Steak Shack
2161 Kālia RdSuper Market
Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveSupermarket
Foodland
2939 Harding AveSupermarket
Outside Shopping Center
Kamehameha Shopping Center
1620 N School StRestaurants, bank, supermarkets, etc.
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdBeach & Shopping
Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana Center has one of largest outdoor shopping mall, food court, Foodland, famous Ala Moana Beach/Magic Island across the street, etc.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdAla Moana Center has one of largest outdoor shopping mall, food court, Foodland, famous Ala Moana Beach/Magic Island across the street, etc.
Kahala Resort is a must see 5-star hotel. You can park in the hotel, and get free validated parking if you buy or eat at their stores/restaurant(s). Celebrities and presidents stay at this hotel, and it's good times to walk around to see the hotel (there is a hallway with many pictures of the celebrities/presidents that stayed there [cool to see], there is a dolphin lagoon on the property, there is a public Kahala Beach that anyone can enjoy, etc.
Kahala Resort
Kahala Resort is a must see 5-star hotel. You can park in the hotel, and get free validated parking if you buy or eat at their stores/restaurant(s). Celebrities and presidents stay at this hotel, and it's good times to walk around to see the hotel (there is a hallway with many pictures of the celebrities/presidents that stayed there [cool to see], there is a dolphin lagoon on the property, there is a public Kahala Beach that anyone can enjoy, etc.
Sightseeing
North Shore
Pearl Harbor
Kaka'ako
Iolani Palace
364 S King StSightseeing
A must visit: amazing views day or night. A driving hike to see amazing Honolulu views (see Honolulu during daytime or see the Honolulu city lights)
116 locals recommend
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetA must visit: amazing views day or night. A driving hike to see amazing Honolulu views (see Honolulu during daytime or see the Honolulu city lights)
Beach
Kaimana Beach
Local Beach in Waikiki
Makapu'u Beach Park
Sandy Beach
Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdKayak rentals & other nice beach relaxing!
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwaySee fishes sea life close up - beach
Ko Olina Lagoon 4
Man made secluded nice lagoons/beach
Chinaman's Hat Island
See chinaman's hat, nice beach not many go to.
Makaha Beach! Not many people go down here. Make sure you lock up your car and don't bring valuables. Nice part of the island.
104 locals recommend
Makana Beach
Farrington HwyMakaha Beach! Not many people go down here. Make sure you lock up your car and don't bring valuables. Nice part of the island.
Laniakea or Turtle Beach in North Shore. You may see Turtles sunbathing on the beach.
Laniakea Beach, North Shore, HI 96712, USA
Laniakea or Turtle Beach in North Shore. You may see Turtles sunbathing on the beach.
Paddle board and other fun lagoon beach rentals, Friday Night Free Fireworks Show, Lagoon beach fun
9 locals recommend
Hilton Lagoon
Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon BoardwalkPaddle board and other fun lagoon beach rentals, Friday Night Free Fireworks Show, Lagoon beach fun
Indoor Mall
Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha HwyKahala Mall
4211 Waialae AvePearlridge Center
98-1005 Moanalua Rd