Local Area Guidebook
Local Food (near you)
Locally loved food within a mile, some two, of your unit
This is a local area with excellent food you can only find in Hawaii. Home of the Ramen Burger and other delicious eats
43 habitants recommandent
Pioneer Saloon
3046 Monsarrat AveThis is a local area with excellent food you can only find in Hawaii. Home of the Ramen Burger and other delicious eats
This place is another local favorite where actual people truly enjoy this places local eats and desserts (Stick to Butter Mochi or local tropical fruit flavored anything if you want to stick to uniquely local)
107 habitants recommandent
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveThis place is another local favorite where actual people truly enjoy this places local eats and desserts (Stick to Butter Mochi or local tropical fruit flavored anything if you want to stick to uniquely local)
Hawaiians LOVE KATSU. Do not under-estimate Katsu. Local favorite
23 habitants recommandent
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
449 Kapahulu AvenueHawaiians LOVE KATSU. Do not under-estimate Katsu. Local favorite
This place may look dingy, but don't be fooled: This place has some great local style food, try the Loco Moco.
85 habitants recommandent
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveThis place may look dingy, but don't be fooled: This place has some great local style food, try the Loco Moco.
EbiNomi
An interesting fusion of hearty food from all over the world, right by your doorstep
A must-try if you never had Japanese udon-noodles. This is as authentic as it gets without going to Japan.
176 habitants recommandent
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.A must-try if you never had Japanese udon-noodles. This is as authentic as it gets without going to Japan.
I am biased due to growing up with so much organic, natural ramen from childhood but Hawaiian Ramen was never very good. Until this place. This place has good ramen. For once. Finally Hawaii. Thank god. No really, Ramen in Hawaii is awful. This place is more than appropriate.
10 habitants recommandent
Tenkaippin Hawaii
617 Kapahulu AveI am biased due to growing up with so much organic, natural ramen from childhood but Hawaiian Ramen was never very good. Until this place. This place has good ramen. For once. Finally Hawaii. Thank god. No really, Ramen in Hawaii is awful. This place is more than appropriate.
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveA small tucked away secret location with great seafood
Local Beaches (near you)
Walkable Beaches
EXTREMELY family friendly beach with gentle waters. Less crowded than Queens Beach and easy sand on your feet to walk and wade in. 10/10!!!!
57 habitants recommandent
Kaimana Beach
EXTREMELY family friendly beach with gentle waters. Less crowded than Queens Beach and easy sand on your feet to walk and wade in. 10/10!!!!
A popular beach very close to you (0.1 miles from unit). Do not worry if sometimes the ocean water is not clear some days (natural), just wait another day and it'll clear up, but this is just natural phases of the ocean.
Lots of Boogie Boarders and Surfers enter from this beach.
22 habitants recommandent
Queen's Beach
A popular beach very close to you (0.1 miles from unit). Do not worry if sometimes the ocean water is not clear some days (natural), just wait another day and it'll clear up, but this is just natural phases of the ocean.
Lots of Boogie Boarders and Surfers enter from this beach.
A bit far of a walk but worthwhile (About 2 miles from unit) and decent chance of parking availability. After you walk down a paved slope on a cliffside (with handrail) you are met with a great little beach that is much more quiet than Waikiki. Take it all in.
261 habitants recommandent
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluA bit far of a walk but worthwhile (About 2 miles from unit) and decent chance of parking availability. After you walk down a paved slope on a cliffside (with handrail) you are met with a great little beach that is much more quiet than Waikiki. Take it all in.
The part of the beach near the unit is protected and perfect for families or people less familiar with the ocean to get acclimated. Give it a try!
18 habitants recommandent
Kuhio Beach Grill
2552 Kalakaua AveThe part of the beach near the unit is protected and perfect for families or people less familiar with the ocean to get acclimated. Give it a try!
Top-level Scenic points (near you)
Must-see incredible views
This one is not walkable to, must use car or Uber, but is one of the most beautiful lookout points that has breath-taking views. A must visit if you can. You can see almost the entire southern coast of the island from west to almost all the way east.
116 habitants recommandent
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetThis one is not walkable to, must use car or Uber, but is one of the most beautiful lookout points that has breath-taking views. A must visit if you can. You can see almost the entire southern coast of the island from west to almost all the way east.
Don't worry if the entry gate is blocked off, you can zig-zag around them to reach this vista point.
Come here during the day to see a breath-taking view (sometimes of Molokai Island also!), or at night to see the stars while in pure nature and darkness with a view. (At darker hours please drive to here or at least have a partner with you for safety as there ARE no street lights at all, you will need a flashlight and you may trip on something)
Kahala Lookout
Don't worry if the entry gate is blocked off, you can zig-zag around them to reach this vista point.
Come here during the day to see a breath-taking view (sometimes of Molokai Island also!), or at night to see the stars while in pure nature and darkness with a view. (At darker hours please drive to here or at least have a partner with you for safety as there ARE no street lights at all, you will need a flashlight and you may trip on something)
Local Farmers Markets (near you)
Great Farmers Markets
7:30 - 11:00 at Kapiolani Community College (KCC). The campus itself is gorgeous and the food is very unique to Hawaii. While Kaka'ako Farmers market is much much better, the location of this farmers market is EXCELLENT! The views around this area are wonderful and a shame to miss
138 habitants recommandent
Marché des agriculteurs de KCC
4303 Diamond Head Rd7:30 - 11:00 at Kapiolani Community College (KCC). The campus itself is gorgeous and the food is very unique to Hawaii. While Kaka'ako Farmers market is much much better, the location of this farmers market is EXCELLENT! The views around this area are wonderful and a shame to miss
Saturday 8-12. Excellent Farmers Market. (KCC Farmers Market, also held on Saturday, is in a much better "green" location, but this one has significantly better local venues) Also known as Kaka'ako Farmers Market.
27 habitants recommandent
Kaka'ako Farmer's Market
919 Ward AveSaturday 8-12. Excellent Farmers Market. (KCC Farmers Market, also held on Saturday, is in a much better "green" location, but this one has significantly better local venues) Also known as Kaka'ako Farmers Market.
Local Hawaii-only Snacks
Have a sweet-tooth? Experience what can only be experienced in Hawaii before you miss out.
Classic Hawaiian Shave Ice Location (nothing like mainland Snow Cones) with outdoor seating. If you don't want to go this far, or want more volume, Shimazu Shave ice is closer to your location with gigantic portions (I prefer Waiola, even though it is further away).
58 habitants recommandent
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StClassic Hawaiian Shave Ice Location (nothing like mainland Snow Cones) with outdoor seating. If you don't want to go this far, or want more volume, Shimazu Shave ice is closer to your location with gigantic portions (I prefer Waiola, even though it is further away).
Classic Hawaiian Shave Ice place in a CONVENIENT NEW location (nothing like mainland Snow Cones). While this place offers HUGE SHAVE ICE portions (I strongly suggest you stick with the small size), if you want a classic location with nice outdoor seating, Waiola Shave ice is down the street.
8 habitants recommandent
Shimazu Shave Ice
3111 Castle StClassic Hawaiian Shave Ice place in a CONVENIENT NEW location (nothing like mainland Snow Cones). While this place offers HUGE SHAVE ICE portions (I strongly suggest you stick with the small size), if you want a classic location with nice outdoor seating, Waiola Shave ice is down the street.
Home of the original Malasadas. Hot, warm doughy goodness that can be found in Hawaii, originally concocted by Portuguese immigrants (but from Island of Cabo Verde, so you won't find Malasadas in Brazil or Portugal unless you look really hard). It's quite delicious, despite being so simple.
230 habitants recommandent
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveHome of the original Malasadas. Hot, warm doughy goodness that can be found in Hawaii, originally concocted by Portuguese immigrants (but from Island of Cabo Verde, so you won't find Malasadas in Brazil or Portugal unless you look really hard). It's quite delicious, despite being so simple.
This is too far to walk at 5 miles away, but if you have a car, tucked away in this small valley shopping center is Uncle Clay's organic natural fruit-using syrup to top your ice cream and shave ice. Quite a special treat if you want to get away from the more traditional Hawaiian shave ice and try something different.
27 habitants recommandent
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind DrThis is too far to walk at 5 miles away, but if you have a car, tucked away in this small valley shopping center is Uncle Clay's organic natural fruit-using syrup to top your ice cream and shave ice. Quite a special treat if you want to get away from the more traditional Hawaiian shave ice and try something different.
This place has amazing local style baked goods AND is a full diner. It's located in the more industrial edge of town but is worth the visit.
116 habitants recommandent
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StThis place has amazing local style baked goods AND is a full diner. It's located in the more industrial edge of town but is worth the visit.
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae AveDelicious and cute place in Kaimuki.
Relaxing, Local Walks (near you)
A serious selection of seriously relaxing, pleasant nature-filled walks (Look at "Hiking" Section for more nature trails, etc)
This pathway right by KCC wraps around the northern side (mauka, or mountain side) of Diamond Head and is extremely pleasant to walk around, if you love taking aimless wanderings (Holoholo, as they are called in Hawaiian)
Fort Ruger Pathway
4192-4252 Diamond Head RdThis pathway right by KCC wraps around the northern side (mauka, or mountain side) of Diamond Head and is extremely pleasant to walk around, if you love taking aimless wanderings (Holoholo, as they are called in Hawaiian)
Worth the visit if not for the "zoo" but the environment itself. On 42-acres of beautiful land. Very spacious. This place could have been a garden and that alone is worth admission. Lots of beautiful and well-taken care of creatures here in this very spacious open-air zoo
334 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Honolulu
151 Kapahulu AveWorth the visit if not for the "zoo" but the environment itself. On 42-acres of beautiful land. Very spacious. This place could have been a garden and that alone is worth admission. Lots of beautiful and well-taken care of creatures here in this very spacious open-air zoo
Same location as KCC Farmers Market held on Saturday, but if you are in the immediate area this place is absolutely worth swinging by for a nice walk and take in the "Great Lawn" of KCC. Walk around the entire campus, you won't be sorry if you love views and big open areas
24 habitants recommandent
Kapiolani Community College station
4303 Diamond Head RdSame location as KCC Farmers Market held on Saturday, but if you are in the immediate area this place is absolutely worth swinging by for a nice walk and take in the "Great Lawn" of KCC. Walk around the entire campus, you won't be sorry if you love views and big open areas
This ocean walkway and park is so close to you that you must at least check it out once.
Parc d'État récréatif de Sans Souci
This ocean walkway and park is so close to you that you must at least check it out once.
A huge park by your unit. Great views of Diamond Head. Take in the ocean wind and views of the mountains. A great way to start your day.
89 habitants recommandent
Parc régional de Kapiolani
3840 Paki AveA huge park by your unit. Great views of Diamond Head. Take in the ocean wind and views of the mountains. A great way to start your day.
There is NO parking at this Beach Park, meaning you being so close to this beach to walk or bicycle to, is a treat drivers of cars will never experience. Swimming here is just okay (not much of a beach), but the sunset views or having a evening meal here awards you with a beautiful scenic sunset.
7 habitants recommandent
Makalei Beach Park
3111 Diamond Head RdThere is NO parking at this Beach Park, meaning you being so close to this beach to walk or bicycle to, is a treat drivers of cars will never experience. Swimming here is just okay (not much of a beach), but the sunset views or having a evening meal here awards you with a beautiful scenic sunset.
Nearby Local Food (Kaimuki)
Kaimuki is a hip little town 2 miles away from your unit, with a growing food scene. Small, but very cute emerging area.
At 2 miles it's a bit far from the unit to walk to, but the food tastes really good here. Even though this place is called "North Shore Grinds", it's in a neighboring area known as Kaimuki.
7 habitants recommandent
North Shore Grinds
1429 10th AveAt 2 miles it's a bit far from the unit to walk to, but the food tastes really good here. Even though this place is called "North Shore Grinds", it's in a neighboring area known as Kaimuki.
If you like Indian food, this is a must visit. Very cute location on 2nd floor of a unique neighborhood. Paid parking is EXTREMELY CHEAP so do not fret!
27 habitants recommandent
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveIf you like Indian food, this is a must visit. Very cute location on 2nd floor of a unique neighborhood. Paid parking is EXTREMELY CHEAP so do not fret!
If you want the Diner Experience that is LOCAL, this is the place to do it. Do not be fooled by it's appearance, take one look at the menu and you will find local favorites of burgers, fried rice plates, and more.
43 habitants recommandent
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae AveIf you want the Diner Experience that is LOCAL, this is the place to do it. Do not be fooled by it's appearance, take one look at the menu and you will find local favorites of burgers, fried rice plates, and more.
Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae AveA local Café with great pastries
Turkish Coffee owned by a Saudi local. Who could have expected this type of authentic experience in the middle of the Pacific ocean? Great baba ganoush and small dishes.
Mirage Art & Coffee
1425 10th AveTurkish Coffee owned by a Saudi local. Who could have expected this type of authentic experience in the middle of the Pacific ocean? Great baba ganoush and small dishes.