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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
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Pioneer Saloon
3046 Monsarrat Ave
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This 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)
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Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat Ave
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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)
Hawaiians LOVE KATSU. Do not under-estimate Katsu. Local favorite
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Tonkatsu Tamafuji
449 Kapahulu Avenue
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Hawaiians 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.
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Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina Ave
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This place may look dingy, but don't be fooled: This place has some great local style food, try the Loco Moco.
An interesting fusion of hearty food from all over the world, right by your doorstep
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.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.
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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.
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Tenkaippin Hawaii
617 Kapahulu Ave
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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.
A small tucked away secret location with great seafood
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Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu Ave
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A 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!!!!
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카이마나비치
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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.
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랜덤로브루잉컴퍼니
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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.
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Diamond Head Crater Hike
Kapahulu
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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.
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!
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Kuhio Beach Grill
2552 Kalakaua Ave
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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!

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.
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탄탈러스 전망대 푸우 우알라카아 주립공원
Nutridge Street
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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.
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
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KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head Rd
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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
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.
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카카코파머스마켓
919 Ward Ave
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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.

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).
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana St
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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).
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.
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Shimazu Shave Ice
3111 Castle St
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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.
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.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
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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.
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.
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Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind Dr
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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.
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.
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Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini St
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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.
Delicious and cute place in Kaimuki.
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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae Ave
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Delicious 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 Rd
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)
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
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오션오브펀
151 Kapahulu Ave
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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
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
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Kapiolani Community College station
4303 Diamond Head Rd
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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
This ocean walkway and park is so close to you that you must at least check it out once.
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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.
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카피올라니 공원
3840 Paki Ave
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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.
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.
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Makalei Beach Park
3111 Diamond Head Rd
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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.

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.
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North Shore Grinds
1429 10th Ave
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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.
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!
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Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th Ave
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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!
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.
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Big City Diner
3565 Waialae Ave
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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.
A local Café with great pastries
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Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Ave
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A 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 Ave
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.