Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Best sushi in a hole-in-the-wall strip mall shop. Baby Kona abalone, tender ahi belly, jellyfish are the freshest and most delectable
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Sushi II
655 Ke’eaumoku StBest sushi in a hole-in-the-wall strip mall shop. Baby Kona abalone, tender ahi belly, jellyfish are the freshest and most delectable
Banán
1810 University AveEverything locally sourced! Best acai bowl & vegan banana nicecream
Sat 7.30-11.30am; best gourmet food shopping and brunch (best banh mi @ Pig & the Lady)
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KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdSat 7.30-11.30am; best gourmet food shopping and brunch (best banh mi @ Pig & the Lady)
Top Chef Lee Ann Wang does island-inspired comfort brunch at its best. Get there early or there will be a line
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Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveTop Chef Lee Ann Wang does island-inspired comfort brunch at its best. Get there early or there will be a line
My favorite chef Ed Kenney (Hawaii's Dan Barber) makes the best fresh/seasonal creations. Its located at the Surfjack - an Ace Hotel clone
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Mahina & Sun’s
412 Lewers StMy favorite chef Ed Kenney (Hawaii's Dan Barber) makes the best fresh/seasonal creations. Its located at the Surfjack - an Ace Hotel clone
Hawaii's equivalent Michelin 3* experience - go-to for special occasions, foodie splurge
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Alan Wong's Honolulu
1857 S King StHawaii's equivalent Michelin 3* experience - go-to for special occasions, foodie splurge
Sightseeing
Multiple transitions of tropical scenery to the top overlooking Oahu East Side
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Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailMultiple transitions of tropical scenery to the top overlooking Oahu East Side
Paved hike to Makapuu Light House with speculator view. Watch out for lava rock trail head to tide pool half-way through (must do)
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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailPaved hike to Makapuu Light House with speculator view. Watch out for lava rock trail head to tide pool half-way through (must do)
Best place for sunrise, sunset, dolphin & whale spotting, and cliff jumping
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Spitting Cave
7 Lumahai StBest place for sunrise, sunset, dolphin & whale spotting, and cliff jumping
Panoramic view on top of Diamond Head hike is the best value for $1 entry
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Diamond Head State Monument
Panoramic view on top of Diamond Head hike is the best value for $1 entry
Arts & Culture
Heritage plantation built by Vladimir Ossipoff (Hawaii's Frank Lloyd Wright). Tropical modern architecture at its best
The Liljestrand House
3300 Tantalus DrHeritage plantation built by Vladimir Ossipoff (Hawaii's Frank Lloyd Wright). Tropical modern architecture at its best
Spectacular Moorish palace on Diamond Head cliff by an eccentric heiress
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirSpectacular Moorish palace on Diamond Head cliff by an eccentric heiress
Experience the glory and tragedy of Hawaiian empire, especially when you see how the Queen was held hostage
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ʻIolani-Palast
364 S King StExperience the glory and tragedy of Hawaiian empire, especially when you see how the Queen was held hostage
Shopping
Nordstrom Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana BlvdNew Ewa wing has the best local designer collections!!
Essentials
Discounted brand-name store in case you forget to pack a bikini or beach sandals. Shop without breaking the bank at 50-80% off
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Ross Dress for Less
1045 Fort Street MallDiscounted brand-name store in case you forget to pack a bikini or beach sandals. Shop without breaking the bank at 50-80% off
Daily 7am-11pm; located at the ground floor of Sheraton Waikiki; 808 971 6000
Straub Medical Center - Doctors on Call - Sheraton Waikiki
2255 Kalākaua AvenueDaily 7am-11pm; located at the ground floor of Sheraton Waikiki; 808 971 6000
Daily 6am-12am; 1/2 block from condo with all of your grocery needs
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FOOD PANTRY Waikiki Kuhio
2370 Kūhiō Ave.Daily 6am-12am; 1/2 block from condo with all of your grocery needs