Sandy’s Guidebook to Oahu

Sandy
Sandy’s Guidebook to Oahu

Food scene

Cheap, fast & casual and authentic. Udon made fresh and none of the bowls exceed $10. Lines may be long. Best for solo traveler or couples.
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cheap, fast & casual and authentic. Udon made fresh and none of the bowls exceed $10. Lines may be long. Best for solo traveler or couples.
Cheap no-frills fresh poke, lots of variety and hole-in-the-wall place. Recommend getting the half spicy ahi and half shoyu. They give you a local hawaiian drink with each poke bowl.
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu Ave
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cheap no-frills fresh poke, lots of variety and hole-in-the-wall place. Recommend getting the half spicy ahi and half shoyu. They give you a local hawaiian drink with each poke bowl.
Hole-in-the-wall crack seed stores where you can get lots of local treats and locals waiting for authentic shave ice! A variety of toppings from condensed milk, mochi balls, to azuki beans.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana St
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hole-in-the-wall crack seed stores where you can get lots of local treats and locals waiting for authentic shave ice! A variety of toppings from condensed milk, mochi balls, to azuki beans.
Best acai bowl on the island. Really good fresh fruit toppings and delicious crunchy bee pollen.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat Ave
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best acai bowl on the island. Really good fresh fruit toppings and delicious crunchy bee pollen.
High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers St
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
Duke's Waikiki is a popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks
Dukes Lane
Dukes Lane
Duke's Waikiki is a popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks
Local specialty near the North Shore. Can smell the BBQ a mile away. Super delicious!
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mike's Kiawe Broiled Huli Huli Chicken
56-565 Kamehameha Hwy
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local specialty near the North Shore. Can smell the BBQ a mile away. Super delicious!
Famous North Shore shrimp shack. Garlic shrimp will cause you to lick your hands. Long line.
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha Hwy
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous North Shore shrimp shack. Garlic shrimp will cause you to lick your hands. Long line.
Famous Portuguese malasadas bakery. Many flavors available (custard, haupia, chocolate etc.) but my favorite is still the original sugar coated malasadas. Finger-licking good!
230 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
230 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous Portuguese malasadas bakery. Many flavors available (custard, haupia, chocolate etc.) but my favorite is still the original sugar coated malasadas. Finger-licking good!
Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles. Casual and fast.
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz Hwy
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles. Casual and fast.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort's Italian eatery is a casual stop for sea urchin & jumbo pasta plates.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arancino di Mare
2552 Kalakaua Ave
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort's Italian eatery is a casual stop for sea urchin & jumbo pasta plates.
Go for haupia, lomi lomi salmon, poke, and kalua pork and other classic Hawaiian dishes in casual, no frills atmosphere.
86 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School St
86 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Go for haupia, lomi lomi salmon, poke, and kalua pork and other classic Hawaiian dishes in casual, no frills atmosphere.
Gourmet classic Hawaiian plate lunch spot. Local favorite.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kaka'ako Kitchen & Catering
1200 Ala Moana Blvd
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gourmet classic Hawaiian plate lunch spot. Local favorite.
Popular local chinese favorite.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Popular local chinese favorite.

Sightseeing

Only royal palace in the United States!
263 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Iolani Palace
364 S King St
263 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Only royal palace in the United States!
Great short hike with rewarding panoramic views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu and East Honolulu.
250 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Diamond Head
250 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great short hike with rewarding panoramic views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu and East Honolulu.
Famous snorkeling spot. Get there early to snag parking! Closed on Tuesdays.
531 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bahía de Hanauma
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
531 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous snorkeling spot. Get there early to snag parking! Closed on Tuesdays.
Strenuous hike up a dormant volcano. Majestic panoramic views at the top.
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Strenuous hike up a dormant volcano. Majestic panoramic views at the top.
Great surfing and tanning spot on East Oahu. Also offers paragliding lessons.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Makapu'u Beach Park
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great surfing and tanning spot on East Oahu. Also offers paragliding lessons.
Finest sand on the island. Best in the mornings. Closest public bathroom is in Kailua Beach Park. Nearby Pillbox hike is best place to catch sunrise on Oahu.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lanikai
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Finest sand on the island. Best in the mornings. Closest public bathroom is in Kailua Beach Park. Nearby Pillbox hike is best place to catch sunrise on Oahu.
Must-see historical spot. Learn about US' involvement in World War II and the war in the Pacific. Super educational and moving.
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pearl Harbor
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Must-see historical spot. Learn about US' involvement in World War II and the war in the Pacific. Super educational and moving.
Cute local surfing town with tons of art galleries, restaurants and local flavor.
273 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Haleiwa
273 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute local surfing town with tons of art galleries, restaurants and local flavor.
Hike in rainforest. Arrive at beautiful waterfall. Dive in. Enough said.
198 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa Rd
198 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hike in rainforest. Arrive at beautiful waterfall. Dive in. Enough said.
Hike in Hawaiian rainforest on East Oahu. Arrive at waterfall. Dive in. Not as dramatic as Manoa Falls.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maunawili Falls
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hike in Hawaiian rainforest on East Oahu. Arrive at waterfall. Dive in. Not as dramatic as Manoa Falls.
Great for families. See dolphin show. Touch marine animals.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sea Life Park station
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great for families. See dolphin show. Touch marine animals.
Easy photo-op. Great views. Also great easy hike option.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Makapu'u Point
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Easy photo-op. Great views. Also great easy hike option.
Visit Makaha Beach on West Oahu for some local surfing/beach action. Few tourists. More authentic experience.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mākaha
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Visit Makaha Beach on West Oahu for some local surfing/beach action. Few tourists. More authentic experience.
Near several high-end vacation resorts, the park is perfect for families.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ko olina beach
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Near several high-end vacation resorts, the park is perfect for families.

Shopping

Classic outdoor mall. Beautiful Banyan tree. Mix of luxury and middle-tier shops and restaurants. Good place to rest your feet!
212 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua Ave
212 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Classic outdoor mall. Beautiful Banyan tree. Mix of luxury and middle-tier shops and restaurants. Good place to rest your feet!
Duty-free shopping at its best! Luxury brands galore!
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii
330 Royal Hawaiian Ave
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Duty-free shopping at its best! Luxury brands galore!
Largest open air mall in the world and next door to Waikiki. Shop 'til you drop!
829 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
829 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Largest open air mall in the world and next door to Waikiki. Shop 'til you drop!
Best discount outlet shopping on the island. Tons of name-brand bargains. Located in West Oahu.
167 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina St
167 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best discount outlet shopping on the island. Tons of name-brand bargains. Located in West Oahu.
Look for interesting flea market finds and cheap souvenirs on swap meet days on Wednesdays and weekends.
130 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake Blvd
130 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Look for interesting flea market finds and cheap souvenirs on swap meet days on Wednesdays and weekends.
Great shopping destination. Trendy shops and restaurants. Next to Ala Moana.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ward Entertainment Center
1044 Auahi St
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great shopping destination. Trendy shops and restaurants. Next to Ala Moana.

Activities

Beautiful golf course on West Oahu.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hawaii Prince Golf Club
91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful golf course on West Oahu.
Beautiful public golf course near Waikiki. Cheap rates.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ala Wai Golf Course
404 Kapahulu Ave
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful public golf course near Waikiki. Cheap rates.
Cute beach town great for biking, kayaking and wind surfing. Lots of great local restaurants, shops and beach options.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kailua
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute beach town great for biking, kayaking and wind surfing. Lots of great local restaurants, shops and beach options.