Best of Honolulu, HI
Gateway to the Pacific
About Honolulu
Honolulu serves as the capital and most populous city of Hawaii, situated along the southeast coast of Oʻahu in the Pacific Ocean. The Urban Honolulu metropolitan area supports just under 1 million residents, ranking it as the 56th-largest metropolitan area in the nation.
📣 What's going on in Honolulu
- 📅 The Residents — Tue, Sep 1 · 7:00 PM · Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave
- 📅 Cirque du Soleil: Auana — Wed, Sep 2 · 5:30 PM · Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kalakaua Ave
- 📅 The Residents — Wed, Sep 2 · 7:00 PM · Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave
- 📅 Cirque du Soleil: Auana — Wed, Sep 2 · 8:00 PM · Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kalakaua Ave
The best of Honolulu
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
114 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aloha Table Waikiki
Aloha Table Waikiki serves Hawaiian cuisine in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar serves pizza in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Da Ono Hawaiian Food
Da Ono Hawaiian Food serves Hawaiian cuisine in the Kapahulu neighborhood.
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Duke's Waikiki
Duke's Waikiki serves regional cuisine in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Eggs'n Things Restaurant
Eggs'n Things Restaurant serves American and breakfast cuisine in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe serves American cuisine in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
Helena's Hawaiian Food in Kapalama serves local dishes including pipikaula and haupia. The menu features poke, beef stew, kalua pig, lomi salmon, poi, and chicken long rice.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Honolulu
97 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Barefoot Beach Cafe
Barefoot Beach Cafe serves as a café option in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Burgers on Bishop
Burgers on Bishop is a café located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Cha to Gelato Zen
Cha to Gelato Zen is a café located in the Kapahulu neighborhood.
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Dean & Deluca
Dean & Deluca operates as a café in the Waikīkī neighborhood. The location serves as a coffee shop for local visitors.
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Dragon Tea Cafe
Dragon Tea Cafe serves Taiwanese cuisine and bubble tea in the Kapalama neighborhood.
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Drip Studio HNL
Drip Studio HNL is a café and coffee shop located in The Arts District. It serves sandwiches alongside its coffee offerings.
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Hawai'i Cat Cafe
Hawai'i Cat Cafe is a coffee shop located in the Kapahulu neighborhood.
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Island Vintage Coffee
Island Vintage Coffee is a café located in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Island Vintage Coffee
Island Vintage Coffee is a café located in the Ala Moana neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Honolulu
61 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Bar Leather Apron
Bar Leather Apron is a bar located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Black Shamrock Tavern
Black Shamrock Tavern is a bar located in The Arts District.
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Buho cocina y cantina
Buho cocina y cantina is a bar located in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Island Vintage Wine Bar
Island Vintage Wine Bar operates as a bar in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Murphy's Bar and Grill
Murphy's Bar and Grill operates as a bar within The Arts District.
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Waikiki Brewing Company
Waikiki Brewing Company operates as a bar in the McCully neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Honolulu
65 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
Located in the Kalihi neighborhood, the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum serves as the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Founded in 1889, it is the largest museum in Hawaiʻi with extensive exhibits on Hawaiian culture and natural history.
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Capitol Modern
Capitol Modern is a public art museum located on the second floor of the No. 1 Capitol District Building in downtown Honolulu.
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Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
Located in Kakaako Waterfront, the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center is a children's museum founded in 1989. The facility spans 38,000 square feet and welcomes over 200,000 visitors annually.
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Honolulu Police Department Museum
The Honolulu Police Department Museum is an attraction located in the Makiki Kai neighborhood.
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Honolulu Zoo
Located in Kapahulu, the Honolulu Zoo sits within Queen Kapiʻolani Park and houses over 1,230 animals in specially designed habitats.
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John Young Museum of Art
The John Young Museum of Art operates as a teaching museum located within the Moiliili neighborhood.
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
Located in Nuʻuanu, Queen Emma Summer Palace served as a retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii and her family from 1857 to 1885. The historic landmark operates as a museum open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Washington Place
Located in the Hawaii Capital Historic District, Washington Place served as the official residence of the governor of Hawaii after Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested there during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007.
Best Shops in Honolulu
111 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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HI Trend Sunglasses and Eyeglasses
HI Trend Sunglasses and Eyeglasses is a shop located in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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UNIQLO Ala Moana
UNIQLO Ala Moana is a shop located in the Ala Moana neighborhood.
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Village Books & Music
Village Books & Music is a shop located in the Ala Moana neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Honolulu
91 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Centennial Park Waikiki
Centennial Park Waikiki is a park located in the Waikīkī neighborhood.
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Punahoa Heritage Forest
Punahoa Heritage Forest is a park located in the Lower Mānoa neighborhood.
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Sand Island State Recreation Area
Sand Island State Recreation Area is a park located in the Sand Island neighborhood.
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Foster Botanical Garden
Foster Botanical Garden is a park located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial
Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial is a park located in the Kahauiki Village neighborhood.
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Crane Community Park
Crane Community Park is a green space located in the Kapahulu neighborhood.
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Moanalua Community Park
Moanalua Community Park serves as a green space within the Moanalua Gardens neighborhood.
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Moanalua Gardens
Moanalua Gardens is a privately owned public park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The grounds feature the Kamehameha V Cottage and host the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival.
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Piikoi Street Mini Park
Piikoi Street Mini Park offers a small green space within the Makiki Kai neighborhood.
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Punahou Square Park
Punahou Square Park is a green space located in the Makiki neighborhood.
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