Karen's Guidebook
Onolicious!
Delicious (Ono) places to eat
Kaka'ako: Located in the new popular city block called the SALT at Our Kaka‘ako. Chic cafe popular to both tourists and locals. My favorites are the salmon toast with rocket instead of spinach and the lowtide latte. It's inside a beautiful plant shop called Paiko.
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Arvo Cafe
324 Coral StKaka'ako: Located in the new popular city block called the SALT at Our Kaka‘ako. Chic cafe popular to both tourists and locals. My favorites are the salmon toast with rocket instead of spinach and the lowtide latte. It's inside a beautiful plant shop called Paiko.
Kaka'ako: Wide variety of items on the menu in chic environment and great staff.
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Moku Kitchen
660 Ala Moana BlvdKaka'ako: Wide variety of items on the menu in chic environment and great staff.
Chinatown: Asian Fusion / Vietnamese restaurant as seen on BuzzFeed.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StChinatown: Asian Fusion / Vietnamese restaurant as seen on BuzzFeed.
Kaimuki: As seen on Food Network. Try the Seared Furikake Ahi plate.
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyKaimuki: As seen on Food Network. Try the Seared Furikake Ahi plate.
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveAla Wai: Popular Hawaii Diner. Try the mixed plate.
Sweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu AveKaimuki: Popular brunch spot.
Simple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine
1145 S King StMakiki: Delicious vegan restaurant
Peace Cafe
2239 S King StVegan cafe. Try the kinako latte.
Waikiki: Best steak house in my opinion. Make sure you get a reservation far in advance.
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Hy's Steak House
2440 Kūhiō AvenueWaikiki: Best steak house in my opinion. Make sure you get a reservation far in advance.
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StFamily friendly restaurant with both Asian and American food
Popular Japanese noodle place. There's always a line out the door, but it moves fast.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Popular Japanese noodle place. There's always a line out the door, but it moves fast.
Waikiki: Inside the Halekulani Hotel. Sunday brunch is great. Make sure you get a reservation in advance.
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Orchids
2199 Kālia RdWaikiki: Inside the Halekulani Hotel. Sunday brunch is great. Make sure you get a reservation in advance.
Manoa: popular local cafe with quality coffee and creative breakfast and lunch menu
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Morning Glass Coffee
2955 E Manoa RdManoa: popular local cafe with quality coffee and creative breakfast and lunch menu
Sweet Creams
1430 Kona StAla Moana: It's really fun watching them roll up the ice cream.
North Shore: Best garlic shrimp in my opinion. You could be waiting almost 2 hours sometimes. Local tip: Call ahead with your order before you leave town or take a quick trip to the beach and return.
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Romy's Kahuku Prawns Shrimp Hut
56-1030 Kamehameha HwyNorth Shore: Best garlic shrimp in my opinion. You could be waiting almost 2 hours sometimes. Local tip: Call ahead with your order before you leave town or take a quick trip to the beach and return.
Ala Moana Center: My favorite flavor is Heavenly Lilikoi
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Island Vintage Shave Ice
2201 Kalakaua AveAla Moana Center: My favorite flavor is Heavenly Lilikoi
North Shore: Most popular shaved ice shop. Try the mochi balls with your shave ice!
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyNorth Shore: Most popular shaved ice shop. Try the mochi balls with your shave ice!
Ala Moana Center: Island Latte is flavored with macadamia is really good
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Island Vintage Shave Ice
2201 Kalakaua AveAla Moana Center: Island Latte is flavored with macadamia is really good
Drinks & Nightlife
Chinatown: Fun bar with good music along a street of other bars. Check out the outside bar in the back.
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Bar 35
35 N Hotel StChinatown: Fun bar with good music along a street of other bars. Check out the outside bar in the back.
Ala Moana:
Thursdays - Latin Night,
Saturdays - Top 40 music
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The District Nightclub
1349 Kapiolani BlvdAla Moana:
Thursdays - Latin Night,
Saturdays - Top 40 music
Bar Leather Apron
745 Fort StDowntown: High quality artisan cocktails
Waikiki: Located inside the Modern Hotel. Have a couple drinks in the lobby bar called the Study before you go dancing.
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Addiction
1775 Ala Moana BlvdWaikiki: Located inside the Modern Hotel. Have a couple drinks in the lobby bar called the Study before you go dancing.
Scarlet Honolulu
80 S Pauahi StChinatown: LGBT friendly club. Great music!
Workplay
814 Ilaniwai StKakaako: Craft coffee and cocktails. Live music on the weekends
Aloha Beer Company
700 Queen StKakaako: Brewery with original beers
RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveWaikiki: Popular night club with a beautiful outdoor ambience
Popular lounge and nightclub at the top of a 19 story building. Dress code strictly enforced.
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SKY Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AvePopular lounge and nightclub at the top of a 19 story building. Dress code strictly enforced.
McCully/Moilili: My favorite Gastropub. Food is really creative and delicious.
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Pint and Jigger
410 S King StMcCully/Moilili: My favorite Gastropub. Food is really creative and delicious.
The Manifest
32 N Hotel StChinatown: Popular bar on the main street of Chinatown.
Kakaako: Chic cocktail bar with pupus. Nice chill spot to go on the weekdays and listen to live music. DJs on the weekend.
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Bevy
675 Auahi StKakaako: Chic cocktail bar with pupus. Nice chill spot to go on the weekdays and listen to live music. DJs on the weekend.
Ala Moana: Popular place to play pool and listen to live music
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Hawaiian Brian's
1680 Kapiolani BlvdAla Moana: Popular place to play pool and listen to live music
The Republik
1349 Kapiolani BlvdAla Moana: Live music venue
Ala Moana Center: Good food and service. A lot of local bands perform here.
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Mai Tai Bar
1450 Ala Moana BlvdAla Moana Center: Good food and service. A lot of local bands perform here.
Walkable Locations
Places you can walk to in about 15 min according to Google Maps
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveLongs Drugs
1748 Liliha StZippy's Makiki
1222 S King StHawaii fast food chain. Try the chili and rice.
Biki is Honolulu’s new transportation system, brought to you by Bikeshare Hawaii. Launched in late June 2017, Biki has 1,300 bikes at 130 conveniently located self-service “Biki Stops” throughout downtown Honolulu. Biki bikes are designed to be easy to maneuver, comfortable and fun to ride, while accommodating riders of all sizes. Honolulu is the first city in the world to have this new generation of bike.
*Description taken from Biki website
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Biki Station
Lipeepee StreetBiki is Honolulu’s new transportation system, brought to you by Bikeshare Hawaii. Launched in late June 2017, Biki has 1,300 bikes at 130 conveniently located self-service “Biki Stops” throughout downtown Honolulu. Biki bikes are designed to be easy to maneuver, comfortable and fun to ride, while accommodating riders of all sizes. Honolulu is the first city in the world to have this new generation of bike.
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Hookahookah Hawaii
1102 Piikoi StSimple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine
1145 S King StDelicious Vegan restaurant
Honolulu Museum of Art Cafe
900 S Beretania StHonolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StBurger King
2536 S Beretania StBakery & Table
1157 S King StBaked goods, pastries, and coffee
Honolulu Burger Co
1295 S Beretania StHandcrafted burgers
Dew Drop Inn
1088 S Beretania StNorthern Chinese food
777 Ward Ave
777 Ward AveHonolulu Farmers Market, Wed 1600 -1900
Walgreens
1488 Kapiolani BlvdShopping & Activities
Ala Moana-senteret
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Worlds largest outdoor shopping center
South Shore Market
1170 Auahi StLocal pop up shops
Up and coming neighborhood with chic shopping and restaurants.
Taken from SALT website:
SALT is located in a neighborhood called “Our Kaka‘ako.”
Our Kaka‘ako is a community that encompasses nine city blocks in the heart of Kaka‘ako centered around the arts, culture and creative hub on Auahi, Keawe and Coral streets. Rooted in Hawaiian cultural values, Our Kaka‘ako is built on empowering creativity, cultivating innovation and building a truly unique, local community.
Our Kaka‘ako is a project by Kamehameha Schools, committed to the smart, progressive and culturally appropriate stewardship of lands endowed by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. It’s a thriving neighborhood for a diversity of Oahu residents of various income levels. All rooted in the authentic and progressive spirit found in Our Kaka‘ako today.
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SALT At Our Kakaako
691 Auahi StUp and coming neighborhood with chic shopping and restaurants.
Taken from SALT website:
SALT is located in a neighborhood called “Our Kaka‘ako.”
Our Kaka‘ako is a community that encompasses nine city blocks in the heart of Kaka‘ako centered around the arts, culture and creative hub on Auahi, Keawe and Coral streets. Rooted in Hawaiian cultural values, Our Kaka‘ako is built on empowering creativity, cultivating innovation and building a truly unique, local community.
Our Kaka‘ako is a project by Kamehameha Schools, committed to the smart, progressive and culturally appropriate stewardship of lands endowed by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. It’s a thriving neighborhood for a diversity of Oahu residents of various income levels. All rooted in the authentic and progressive spirit found in Our Kaka‘ako today.
Waikiki: Open air mall with great shopping and restaurants.
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International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua AveWaikiki: Open air mall with great shopping and restaurants.
Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StDave & Buster's
1030 Auahi StWaikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveHonolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveIolani-palasset
364 S King StHonolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StPearl Harbor
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyLaie: Best place to learn about Polynesian Culture and has the best luau on island
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Polylnesian cutlural center
Laie: Best place to learn about Polynesian Culture and has the best luau on island
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveRelaxed shopping mall in Kahala area
Parks & Nature
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetPanoramic views of Honolulu
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrKoko Head Hike
Moanalua Gardens Park
2850-A Moanalua RdHoomaluhia botaniske hager
45-680 Luluku RdNu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveMakapu'u Point fyrtårn Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailKailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdLanikai Beach
Kaneohe
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayNorth Shore
Sandy Beach
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Waimea Falls
Hospitals
The Queen's Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl StKapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
1319 Punahou StStraub Medical Center
888 S King St