Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Fresh, local, and reasonably priced produce, meats, and seafood. Many vendors and shops selling a variety of delicious ingredients. Nearby are delicious restaurants as well as trendy boutiques and art galleries.
Each first Friday's of the month, the shops, restaurants, and galleries open very late and there is a large block party.
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Chinatown
Fresh, local, and reasonably priced produce, meats, and seafood. Many vendors and shops selling a variety of delicious ingredients. Nearby are delicious restaurants as well as trendy boutiques and art galleries.
Each first Friday's of the month, the shops, restaurants, and galleries open very late and there is a large block party.
Parks & Nature
Lulumahu Falls stands tall and tucked away up the Pali Hwy. The trick to seeing this beautiful Oahu waterfall is actually finding it! And that is only half your battle, as it's located on private property as well. The waterfall is located near the Kaniakapupu Ruins, King Kamehameha III’s summer home. What makes Lulumahu Falls one of the best Oahu waterfalls, is its impressive height and adventure getting there. Your hike will include beautiful schenery, indegenous Hawaiian plants, and one of Hawaii's most iconic waterfalls.
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Lulumahu Falls
4459 HI-61Lulumahu Falls stands tall and tucked away up the Pali Hwy. The trick to seeing this beautiful Oahu waterfall is actually finding it! And that is only half your battle, as it's located on private property as well. The waterfall is located near the Kaniakapupu Ruins, King Kamehameha III’s summer home. What makes Lulumahu Falls one of the best Oahu waterfalls, is its impressive height and adventure getting there. Your hike will include beautiful schenery, indegenous Hawaiian plants, and one of Hawaii's most iconic waterfalls.
This gentle, protected beach has coarse sand and is ideal for swimming and water play.
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Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana BlvdThis gentle, protected beach has coarse sand and is ideal for swimming and water play.
Beautiful wildlife as well as a playground/jungle gym, basketball/volleyball court, and a small stream. Don't forget your mosquito repellent!
Nuuanu Valley Park
Beautiful wildlife as well as a playground/jungle gym, basketball/volleyball court, and a small stream. Don't forget your mosquito repellent!
Sightseeing
The Nuuanu Pali State Wayside is a lookout above the Pali Highway tunnels where you’re treated to a panoramic view of Oahu's Windward side with sweeping views of Kaneohe, Kaneohe Bay and Kailua. It’s also well known for strong tradewinds, forming a natural wind tunnel of sorts. It was here in 1795 that Kamehameha The Great conquered the island of Oahu in one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history. Led by Kalanikupule, the defenders of Oahu were driven back up into the valley where they were trapped above the cliff. More than 400 of Kalanikupule's soldiers were driven off the edge of the cliff to their deaths 1,000 feet below.
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Mirador Nu'uanu Pali
Nuuanu Pali DriveThe Nuuanu Pali State Wayside is a lookout above the Pali Highway tunnels where you’re treated to a panoramic view of Oahu's Windward side with sweeping views of Kaneohe, Kaneohe Bay and Kailua. It’s also well known for strong tradewinds, forming a natural wind tunnel of sorts. It was here in 1795 that Kamehameha The Great conquered the island of Oahu in one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history. Led by Kalanikupule, the defenders of Oahu were driven back up into the valley where they were trapped above the cliff. More than 400 of Kalanikupule's soldiers were driven off the edge of the cliff to their deaths 1,000 feet below.
Arts & Culture
The Honolulu Museum of Art (formerly the Honolulu Academy of Arts) is the largest museum of its kind in the state and was founded in 1922 by Anna Rice Cooke. The museum has one of the largest single collections of Asian and Pan-Pacific art in the United States, and since its official opening on April 8, 1927, its collections have grown to more than 50,000 works of art.
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StThe Honolulu Museum of Art (formerly the Honolulu Academy of Arts) is the largest museum of its kind in the state and was founded in 1922 by Anna Rice Cooke. The museum has one of the largest single collections of Asian and Pan-Pacific art in the United States, and since its official opening on April 8, 1927, its collections have grown to more than 50,000 works of art.
Queen Emma Summer Palace or Hanaiakamalama (The Southern Cross), served as a summer retreat for Queen Emma of Hawai'i from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward. It is a now a historic landmark and educational museum preserved and operated by Daughters of Hawai'i. Admission to the Palace: General: $10 Kama'aina & Seniors: $8 Children 5-17 $1. Open Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM, Mondays through Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Closed on major holidays. Because the Palace was built in the nineteenth century, access may not be available for visitors who have difficulties climbing stairs.
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali HwyQueen Emma Summer Palace or Hanaiakamalama (The Southern Cross), served as a summer retreat for Queen Emma of Hawai'i from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward. It is a now a historic landmark and educational museum preserved and operated by Daughters of Hawai'i. Admission to the Palace: General: $10 Kama'aina & Seniors: $8 Children 5-17 $1. Open Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM, Mondays through Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Closed on major holidays. Because the Palace was built in the nineteenth century, access may not be available for visitors who have difficulties climbing stairs.
Shopping
Ala Moana is the seventh largest shopping mall in the United States and the largest open-air shopping center in the world. It currently features more than 290 stores, including 70 dining options, one of the largest collections of luxury retailers in the world, four major department stores and several only-in-Hawai'i retailers featuring locally-made products and souvenirs.
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdAla Moana is the seventh largest shopping mall in the United States and the largest open-air shopping center in the world. It currently features more than 290 stores, including 70 dining options, one of the largest collections of luxury retailers in the world, four major department stores and several only-in-Hawai'i retailers featuring locally-made products and souvenirs.
Essentials
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveFoodland
2939 Harding AveTimes Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveCostco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyWalmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StEntertainment & Activities
If you’re into street art, this neighborhood will be your zen. Very colorful, different themes, every street you turn, you’ll be amazed at the murals. Plus it helps to have Salt (with its local purveyors), Highway Inn, and Honolulu Beerworks in the same hood. Take the time to travel slow, explore the off beaten path, you won’t be disappointed. Also available: a movie theatre, arcade game stores, and hip boutiques.
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Kaka'ako
If you’re into street art, this neighborhood will be your zen. Very colorful, different themes, every street you turn, you’ll be amazed at the murals. Plus it helps to have Salt (with its local purveyors), Highway Inn, and Honolulu Beerworks in the same hood. Take the time to travel slow, explore the off beaten path, you won’t be disappointed. Also available: a movie theatre, arcade game stores, and hip boutiques.