Dining:
Duke’s Canoe Club (American)
2335 Kalakaua Ave. 808-922-2268
Located in the heart of Waikiki, and right on the beach, Duke’s is the meeting point of beach boys, lifeguards, students, kamaainas, and visitors alike. Duke's offers steaks, seafood, burgers, all-you-can-eat salad bars and a large variety of cocktails.
Eggs 'n Things (Breakfast)
1911 Kalakaua Ave. #B 808.949.0820
Open daily from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. (no, that's not a typo), this local favorite has been serving night owls and early risers since 1974.
Hanohano Room (American)
Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Ave. 808-922-4422
Located on the 30th floor of the Sheraton Waikiki, the Hanohano Room offers outstanding views of Diamond Head and surrounding Waikiki. On the first and third Saturday of each month, the restaurant transforms into Skyline, an upscale, standing room only lounge party.
Hard Rock Café (American)
1837 Kapiolani Blvd. 808-955-7383
Experience signature rock 'n' roll dining. Serving lunch, dinner, and cocktails.
Hy's Steakhouse (Steak)
Waikiki Park Heights Hotel, 2444 Kuhio Ave. 808-922-5555
Step beyond the massive carved doors into a meat lover’s paradise and an old world atmosphere replete with traditional club décor and ambient candlelight.
MAC 24/7 (Breakfast)
2500 Kuhio Ave. 808-921-5564
Visit this contemporary spin on a coffee shop - their name stands for "Modern American Cuisine" - any time of day.
Nick's Fishmarket (Seafood)
2070 Kalakaua Ave. 808-955-6333
Award-winning fine dining restaurant specializing in seafood, world wines, and excellent service. Enjoy live entertainment on the weekends.
Planet Hollywood Honolulu (American)
2155 Kalakaua Ave. 808-924-7877
A unique dining experience inspired by the worlds of film and television.
Ruffage Natural Foods (Health/Vegetarian)
2443 Kuhio Ave. 808-922-2042
This small, family-owned shop sells organic health food, natural living products, and features a deli with vegetarian fare.
Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant (Hawaiian Regional)
449 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor 808-732-8645
Award-winning restaurant serving regional Hawaiian cuisine made with fresh local seafood, organic produce, and meats.
Sansei (Seafood)
Waikiki Beach Marriott, 2552 Kalakaua Ave.. 808-931-6286
Known as one of the finest restaurants in Waikiki, Sansei serves new wave sushi and contemporary Japanese cuisine.
Tanaka of Tokyo (Japanese)
Ilikai Hotel, 1777 Ala Moana BLVD. 808-945-3443
Elegant steak and seafood restaurant serving Black Angus sirloin, teriyaki chicken, King salmon, and more. Open for traditional Japanese breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations required.
Tiki's Bar and Grill (Hawaiian Regional)
2570 Kalakaua Ave. 808-923-8454
A hip and relaxed open-air restaurant with fantastic views. Offers Pacific-Rim cuisine and a long list of specialty drinks.
Wailana Coffee House (Breakfast)
1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 808-955-1764
Classic local-style diner offering comfort food at low prices. Open 24 hours.
Sightseeing:
USS Arizona Memorial
No.1 Arizona Memorial Pl. 808-422-0561
Commemorating the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the memorial houses the sunken hull of Battleship USS Arizona.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Pearl Harbor, near the USS Arizona Memorial 808-973-2494
The world's most famous battleship is open to the public.
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St. 808-847-3511
The state museum of Natural and Cultural History features daily activities, special exhibits, and craft demonstrations.
Chinatown
Nimitz Hwy at Maunakea St.
Take a morning to wander and stroll through this historic Honolulu district, a wondrous maze of shops, open markets, and art galleries.
The Cirque Hawaii Theatre in Waikiki
325 Seaside Ave. 808-922-0017
Nightly shows performed in the former home of the IMAX theatre. The six-member team's pedigreed show-biz experience includes Cirque du Soleil, Siegfried and Roy, and the Moscow State Circus.
The Contemporary Museum
2411 Makiki Heights Dr. 808-526-0232
Enjoy ever-changing exhibitions of contemporary art from 1940 to the present in this renovated estate on 3.5 acres of terraced gardens. You'll also find a gourmet café and a unique museum shop.
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy. 808-621-8408
Get lost in the "World's Largest Maze” and explore 21 different varieties of pineapple. Take home some fresh pineapple and unique souvenirs.
Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 S Beretania St. 808-532-8701
Hawaii's only general fine arts museum boasts an internationally acclaimed Asian art collection. Six charming courtyards surround thirty galleries, a gift shop, the Garden Café, and a theater.
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave. 808-971-71
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