Travel Channel: Try to Loco Moco! Its two massive burger patties, fried eggs and rice covered in gravy. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
2365 Kalakaua Ave (on Waikiki Beach), Honolulu, HI
Resort · Waikiki · 122 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Opened in 1901 & became the largest hotel in Waikiki. In 1905 Jane Standford, Co-Founder of Stanford University died from poisoning in her room, making it one of America’s legendary mysteries.
1201 Ala Moana Blvd (at Ala Moana Park Dr), Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 98 tips and reviews
HISTORY: A man made peninsula that was built in 1964 on 30 acres of reclaimed shallow reef, it was turned into a public park in 1972. The name was changed to Aina Moana, but the locals still call it Magic Isla
HISTORY: First built in 1879, the Palace was a symbol of promise for the Hawaiian Kingdom built by King David Kalakaua, it is now known as a national Historic Landmark for being the only Palace in the US.
925 S Beretania St. (btwn Ward Ave. & Victoria St.), Honolulu, HI
Park · Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu · 6 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Admiral Thomas sailed into Honolulu in 1843. After Thomas gave his land back to the King, the ceremony took place here giving it its name. Thomas Square officially became a park in 1925.
100 Hanauma Bay Rd (off Kalanianaole Hwy), Honolulu, HI
Nature Preserve · 215 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Volcanic cone just SE of Honolulu, tourists started to overtake the land in 1931 and has since suffered from much overuse. Now Hanauma Bay is known for its educational tours and natural wildlife.
151 Kapahulu Ave (btwn Kalakaua & Paki Ave), Honolulu, HI
Zoo · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 60 tips and reviews
HISTORY: This zoo is the only zoo in the US that was established by grants by a sovereign monarch. In the zoo you can find over 1,230 animals that are all in specially placed habitats.
2777 Kalakaua Ave (btwn Monsarrat Ave. & Poni Moi Rd.), Honolulu, HI
Aquarium · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 46 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Founded in 1904, & built near a living coral reef, it is known as the 3rd oldest public aquarium in the country. It is home to more than 3,055 organisms of 464 species of marine plants and animals.
Bakery · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 303 tips and reviews
Food & Wine: Leonard Rego started baking malasadas (Portuguese pastries similar to doughnuts) at his bakery in the 1950s. His son continues the tradition, serving the rolled-sugar pastries hot from the oven.