Guidebook for Honolulu

Gregory
Guidebook for Honolulu

Food Scene

The character breakfast is worth the drive. Eat with Mickey, Minnie and other Disney characters. Be sure to get reservations.
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
92-1185 Ali'inui Dr
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The character breakfast is worth the drive. Eat with Mickey, Minnie and other Disney characters. Be sure to get reservations.
People always ask me where the best Shaved Ice is. Well, it is Shimazu store. Maybe it looks like a hole in the wall, but the shaved ice is the best on the island.
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Shimazu Store
330 N School St
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People always ask me where the best Shaved Ice is. Well, it is Shimazu store. Maybe it looks like a hole in the wall, but the shaved ice is the best on the island.
If you are going to the North Shore, be sure to stop at Giovanni's (or any of the other shrimp trucks near Kahuku). You'll see the shrimp ponds nearby and devour the fresh shrimp.
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Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp
56-505 Kamehameha Hwy
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If you are going to the North Shore, be sure to stop at Giovanni's (or any of the other shrimp trucks near Kahuku). You'll see the shrimp ponds nearby and devour the fresh shrimp.
Another weekend treat. Head to Ward in the morning and enjoy some great local vendors.
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Kaka'ako Farmer's Market
919 Ward Ave
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Another weekend treat. Head to Ward in the morning and enjoy some great local vendors.
Ward Centers offer a lot of shopping, dining and activities. There is a good movie theater there (discount movie tickets on Tuesdays) and a Dave and Busters.
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Ward Village
1240 Ala Moana Blvd
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Ward Centers offer a lot of shopping, dining and activities. There is a good movie theater there (discount movie tickets on Tuesdays) and a Dave and Busters.
Hike Diamond Head on Saturday morning and then head down to the KCC Farmer's Market for some great local food. It's not just produce, but prepared food. A favorite activity for my guests.
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KCC Фармерска пијаца
4303 Diamond Head Rd
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Hike Diamond Head on Saturday morning and then head down to the KCC Farmer's Market for some great local food. It's not just produce, but prepared food. A favorite activity for my guests.
So much to do in Waikiki. It is an easy drive, bus ride or Uber ride away from the house. Very convenient access.
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Waikīkī
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So much to do in Waikiki. It is an easy drive, bus ride or Uber ride away from the house. Very convenient access.
Eating Malasadas is a must item for any visitor. Leonard's has the best and is 2 miles from my house.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
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Eating Malasadas is a must item for any visitor. Leonard's has the best and is 2 miles from my house.
So many great restaurants here. Ask me for recommendations.
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Chinatown
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So many great restaurants here. Ask me for recommendations.

Sightseeing

Want to snorkel on the North Shore? Come to Shark's Cove and you won't be disappointed. The winter waters can be too rough, but in the summer it is a great place to snorkel.
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Sharks Cove
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Want to snorkel on the North Shore? Come to Shark's Cove and you won't be disappointed. The winter waters can be too rough, but in the summer it is a great place to snorkel.
Not only a great place to catch the sunset, but also a great place to see some huge waves in the winter
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Sunset Beach
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Not only a great place to catch the sunset, but also a great place to see some huge waves in the winter
A beautiful walk to a nice waterfall that you can swim in. This nature preserve has all of the flora of Hawaii so you can get a sense of the plant life.
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Waimea Valley
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy
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A beautiful walk to a nice waterfall that you can swim in. This nature preserve has all of the flora of Hawaii so you can get a sense of the plant life.
A great beach on the North Shore that features a rock you can jump from into the ocean. Best to visit in the summer, as the winter ocean can be quite rough.
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Waimea Bay Beach
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A great beach on the North Shore that features a rock you can jump from into the ocean. Best to visit in the summer, as the winter ocean can be quite rough.
Heading to the North Shore? Be sure to stop at the Byodo-In Temple. This beautiful Japanese Buddhist temple sits nestled at the base of gorgeous mountains. Well worth the stop.
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Храм Бјодо-Ин
47-200 Kahekili Hwy
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Heading to the North Shore? Be sure to stop at the Byodo-In Temple. This beautiful Japanese Buddhist temple sits nestled at the base of gorgeous mountains. Well worth the stop.
If you are looking for a good beach that I recommend, it is Waimanalo Beach (or nearby Bellow's Beach. Beautiful blue waters and not very rough surf. A great place to relax and enjoy the sun.
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Waimanalo Beach
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If you are looking for a good beach that I recommend, it is Waimanalo Beach (or nearby Bellow's Beach. Beautiful blue waters and not very rough surf. A great place to relax and enjoy the sun.
No trip to Hawaii is complete without visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and taking a tour of the USS Arizona and USS Missouri.
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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial Pl
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No trip to Hawaii is complete without visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and taking a tour of the USS Arizona and USS Missouri.
Beautiful place to watch the sunset before going to Chinatown to eat dinner.
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Парк на обали Кака'ако
102 Ohe St
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Beautiful place to watch the sunset before going to Chinatown to eat dinner.
This beach consistently is one of the top beaches in the US. It is 16 miles from my house via the Pali Highway. Go there for the sunrise and stay for the day.
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Lanikai Beach
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This beach consistently is one of the top beaches in the US. It is 16 miles from my house via the Pali Highway. Go there for the sunrise and stay for the day.
Hiking Koko Head in the morning is great exercise and a fantastic way to see the sunrise. 11 miles from my house.
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Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road
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Hiking Koko Head in the morning is great exercise and a fantastic way to see the sunrise. 11 miles from my house.
This protected bay is a great place to go snorkeling with fish and possibly some sea turtles.
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Ханаума Беј
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
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This protected bay is a great place to go snorkeling with fish and possibly some sea turtles.
Go to Makapu'u to see the sunrise, then head down to the tidepools for a nice swim with the fish. Like swimming in an aquarium.
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Makapu'u Tide Pools
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Go to Makapu'u to see the sunrise, then head down to the tidepools for a nice swim with the fish. Like swimming in an aquarium.
An excellent place to go watch the sunset and take in some shopping or eating. Only 3 miles from the house.
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Queen's Beach
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An excellent place to go watch the sunset and take in some shopping or eating. Only 3 miles from the house.
A great local beach with calm waters and facilities for cleaning. A beautiful place to enjoy Hawaii.
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Magic Island
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A great local beach with calm waters and facilities for cleaning. A beautiful place to enjoy Hawaii.
Less than 5 miles from the house, this hike has a little bit of a challenge to it (though over 1 million people do it successfully every year). You'll be rewarded with great views of Waikiki.
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Дијамантска Глава Државни Монумент
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Less than 5 miles from the house, this hike has a little bit of a challenge to it (though over 1 million people do it successfully every year). You'll be rewarded with great views of Waikiki.
A must see and only 1.7 miles from the house.
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Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
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A must see and only 1.7 miles from the house.

Arts & Culture

So many activities to do at Kualoa Ranch. From the movie tours (see where they shot Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and Pearl Harbor movies ... among others) to the horseback or ATV riding tours. Or zipline!
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
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So many activities to do at Kualoa Ranch. From the movie tours (see where they shot Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and Pearl Harbor movies ... among others) to the horseback or ATV riding tours. Or zipline!

Shopping

A little bit of a drive from the house, but lots of lower prices at the outlet shopping center
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Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina St
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A little bit of a drive from the house, but lots of lower prices at the outlet shopping center
Less than 1 mile from the house you can find a pharmacy at Long's Drugs.
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Longs Drugs
2750 Woodlawn Dr
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Less than 1 mile from the house you can find a pharmacy at Long's Drugs.
Only 3 miles from the house, and a direct route on the #5 bus, you can shop or eat head to the beach easily from Ala Moana.
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Ала Моана Центар
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
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Only 3 miles from the house, and a direct route on the #5 bus, you can shop or eat head to the beach easily from Ala Moana.

Essentials

Less than 1 mile from the house you can shop for groceries at Safeway.
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Safeway
888 Kapahulu Ave
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Less than 1 mile from the house you can shop for groceries at Safeway.

Everything Else

Upscale stores at DFS in the heart of Waikiki
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T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii
330 Royal Hawaiian Ave
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Upscale stores at DFS in the heart of Waikiki
Just a mile from the house - this is a great location for parents and prospective students to visit UH.
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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2500 Campus Rd
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Just a mile from the house - this is a great location for parents and prospective students to visit UH.

Entertainment & Activities

A very quaint aquarium right on the Pacific Ocean. A great afternoon visit to see the sea lions. Good for kids and couples.
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Акваријум Вајкики
2777 Kalakaua Ave
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A very quaint aquarium right on the Pacific Ocean. A great afternoon visit to see the sea lions. Good for kids and couples.
A cozy zoo on the east side of Waikiki. Very convenient access. Great for kids and couples.
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Хонолулу зоолошки врт
151 Kapahulu Ave
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A cozy zoo on the east side of Waikiki. Very convenient access. Great for kids and couples.