Just a short drive from Waikiki, this is one of Oahu’s eco-tourist friendly destinations. Hikers can go on their own, or take part in an excursion conducted by local tour outfits to trek through the fern-filled Manoa Valley to see the beautiful Manoa Falls and surrounding rain forests (and its plants & birds). This site […]
Opened in 1904, this is the second oldest aquarium in America, located on the shoreline of Waikiki Beach next to a living reef and across from Kapiolani Park. Its original owners, the Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land Company, used it to entice its passengers to ride to the end of its trolley line in Kapi‘olani […]
Wet’n’Wild Hawaii is Oahu’s top 10 most visited family attraction on the island and recently voted Best of Honolulu Magazine’s “Best Family Attraction”. Located in Kapolei, Oahu’s “Second City”, the park features more than 25 exhilarating attractions. Nestled on 29-acres in lush tropical landscaping and natural cliffs, you will find a different adventure in each […]
Prima is a modern American restaurant that also features kiawe wood fired brick oven pizzas. While using fresh local meats & produce, Chef Lindsey Ozawa, Chef Kevin Lee, and Chef Alejandro Briceno’s menu consists of many different flavors that customers can experience through share plate style eating. The menu is subject to changes due to […]
In 2004, the original Nico’s at Pier 38 seated 80 people under a green awning in a carved out corner of the POP Fishing & Marine building located in the heart of the Pier 38 Honolulu Fishing Village. Soon word got out about the fresh fish and flavors coming from this lunch hot spot popular […]
Located within Neiman Marcus department store is this restaurant, which was the consecutive seven-year winner of the prestigious Hale ‘Aina Award. From creative sandwiches to regionally inspired entrees and house-made desserts, this chic eatery has just the sumptuous something for any appetite. Take in a legendary Hawaiian sunset from your table on the open-air lanai […]
This well-rated Honolulu restaurant has earned a solid reputation for serving tasty Hawaiian food (it was even featured on the Travel Channel’s show “Man vs. Food”). Popular items served here include the Kalua Pig Roast, short ribs Pipikaula style, lomi salmon, poke fish with opihi, and fried ahi.
For visitors looking for Waikiki transportation and an easy way to visit nearby attractions, the trolley is an affordable option. The routes and destinations are not as extensive as TheBus, but the trolley goes to most major visitor attractions and offer tickets for unlimited rides over a certain number of days. Tickets start at […]
Located within walking distance of the Arizona Memorial, the Bowfin Submarine Museum boasts a 10,000-square-foot interior featuring over 4,000 submarine-related artifacts, from recruiting posters to battle flags, and one-of-a-kind exhibits including a cutaway Poseidon missile with its inner workings on full display. Launched one year to the day after the events of December 7, 1941, […]
This Japanese restaurant has a huge following with tourists from Tokyo and other Japanese cities who happen to be passing through Hawaii. That unto itself is an endorsement to the credibility of its menu, which is categorized into fried and boiled, shabu shabu and hotpot, sushi and sashimi, udon and donburi. Other items served here […]