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Food scene
Nice place to have a cocktail by the pool. Restaurant here is fabulous, along with their coffee bar during the day!
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
412 Lewers StNice place to have a cocktail by the pool. Restaurant here is fabulous, along with their coffee bar during the day!
Our favorite take out food, and favorite Thai on the island. And its right around the corner!
21 locals recommend
Siam Square
408 Lewers StOur favorite take out food, and favorite Thai on the island. And its right around the corner!
Great place to grab food & drink. Restaurant on the water and usually has a live band. Make reservations, at least a week out.
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveGreat place to grab food & drink. Restaurant on the water and usually has a live band. Make reservations, at least a week out.
Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
3553 Waialae AveBest dim sum on island
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveBest poke on island, locals secret!
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StBest ramen on island
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyGreat atmosphere
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveOur favorite breakfast spot! Make sure to order the dumplings
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyStop here when on North shore
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveLocal food/plate lunches.
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveLove their acai
Sightseeing
Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveMust see stop while driving on Pali Highway
Scenic drive on the east coast. Make sure to stop at all the lookouts.
7 locals recommend
Lanai lookout
8102 Kalanianaʻole HwyScenic drive on the east coast. Make sure to stop at all the lookouts.
H3 Freeway Tunnel Control
727 Kakoi StH3 is a breathtaking drive! Drive back and forth to check out both views
Kaneohe Sandbar
47-86 Kamehameha HwyNeed a boat, kayak or paddle board to head out there.
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdBeautiful gardens to explore
Maita'i Catamaran
2255 Kalakaua AveIts fun to do a sunset cruise! Check out groupon for deals
Neighborhoods
Haleiwa
Great day trip to Haleiwa! Shopping, food and lots of sightseeing.
Urban small neighborhood with lots of fun restaurants and coffee shops. Great place to drive around and look at street murals. Annual street art festival is held here.
45 locals recommend
Kaka'ako
Urban small neighborhood with lots of fun restaurants and coffee shops. Great place to drive around and look at street murals. Annual street art festival is held here.
Hikes
One of our favorite hikes on island, a little more that 4 miles round trip. When hiking, make sure to have proper gear, lots of water and also check weather conditions.
58 locals recommend
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailOne of our favorite hikes on island, a little more that 4 miles round trip. When hiking, make sure to have proper gear, lots of water and also check weather conditions.
One of our favorite hikes on island! When hiking, make sure to have proper gear, lots of water and also check weather conditions.
41 locals recommend
Crouching Lion Inn
51-666 Kamehameha HwyOne of our favorite hikes on island! When hiking, make sure to have proper gear, lots of water and also check weather conditions.
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdEasy hike to waterfall, tree coverage & shade
Desserts & Sweets
Donut King
2919 Kapiolani BlvdGet the cronuts (donuts + croissants)
Favorite ice cream on island. Cake bombs are amazing!
21 locals recommend
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae AveFavorite ice cream on island. Cake bombs are amazing!
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind DrOur favorite shave ice place on island.
Coffee
Favorite coffee in Waikiki. Bakery items are delicious
35 locals recommend
Kona Coffee Purveyors | b patisserie
2330 Kalakaua AveFavorite coffee in Waikiki. Bakery items are delicious
Best place to work remote. This cute coffee shop is on the water.
33 locals recommend
Island Brew Coffeehouse
377 Keahole StBest place to work remote. This cute coffee shop is on the water.
Surfers Coffee
63 S Kamehameha HwyGood coffee stop on the way to North shore
Morning Glass Coffee
2955 E Manoa RdGreat coffee, and mac and cheese pancakes!
Snorkeling
Great snorkeling, across the street from the food trucks.
Snorkeling is on island is best in the morning, and during summer time on the North shore.
42 locals recommend
Shark's Cove
Great snorkeling, across the street from the food trucks.
Snorkeling is on island is best in the morning, and during summer time on the North shore.
A smaller beach by Sharks cove, but less people. Snorkeling is on island is best in the morning, and during summer time on the North shore.
46 locals recommend
Three Tables Beach
A smaller beach by Sharks cove, but less people. Snorkeling is on island is best in the morning, and during summer time on the North shore.