Need a private chill out secret spot? Take the elevator to the parking level, go up a flight of stairs and there's a "greenroof" park! Read, snack, meditate and take in the view of the harbor.
Go for a jog at Ala Moana Beach Park and then finish with a swim in the ocean! You can grill, play pick up games of ultimate, watch couples take wedding photos, surf, stand up paddle, play tennis...
Receive a discount with your ELS/HPU ID. Great sushi, salad and soup! Located on Fort Street Mall, 5 minutes from ELS.
On a budget and want to eat fresh? Head over four blocks from ELS, and you're in Chinatown! Fruits, veggies, fish, smoothies...
The State Art Museum and Contemporary Gallery inside the First Hawaiian Bank (tallest building of the state) are free whenever they're open. Both can be accessed with a 5 minute walk from ELS.
Hike Diamond Head on a Saturday so you can start or finish with the farmer's market held at Kapiolani Community College. Go early to avoid the heat and crowds.
Bags are not allowed on the Arizona Memorial so take just your camera or you can pay for a locker before you enter.
Some friends and my brother went here for Go-Karting for my brother’s Bachelor party, was amazing! They were very accommodating and we had a great time. - Kevin, Game Master
You usually can find a shaded place to park yourself for the day so you may not need to rent an umbrella to keep out of the sun. In front of Dukes you can order your lunch on the beach.
During WWII, the area adjacent to Paradise Cove was used as a recreation center by Army and Navy servicemen. The pool is separated from the ocean by natural walls of reef over which the waves flow to
While the island can get enormous waves, the South Shore is more forgiving with fairly flat water. Check out many of the surf shops that rent boards, and offer lessons and tours. Read more.
You'll want to try the porchetta sandwich. It's a roast pork belly stuffed with parsley, garlic, & lemon. Served on a fresh made baguette and finished off in the pizza deck oven. It's crispy & warm!
This stadium could have been featured in a Transformers movie. When first built, it was the first stadium in the U.S. that could configure itself to match the sport being played.
Home to traditional favorites like kalua pig and pipikaula short rib. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Love the tasting menu. Pacific rim Hawaiian fusion. One of my favorite restaurants in HI. -Francine, The Real L Word
Alan Wong’s is always an adventure with incredible seafood dishes right from the Pacific. Famous for using all of the local produce and products. It’s always a great stop. -Rick Tramonto, Top Chef
Hole in the wall diner. Counter-seating only. This place reminds me of my childhood. My dad and I used to come here for breakfast a lot. Love the jelly here! -Francine, The Real L Word
This island institution holds one of the biggest collections of Asian art in the country. It's one of our 10 Great Places to See Art in Smaller Cities. Read more.
Bring the kids here! Voted Honolulu's best kids' menu with their healthy, tasty dishes, root beer floats, a free frisbee, a mini sundae for dessert, and coloring! -Best of Honolulu, March 2012
We’re willing to share our Belly Bowl, but we rarely let anyone else get their chopsticks near our watercress and chicharones salad. Save the ramen for later. Featured in our 2014 Restaurant Guide.
With The Drawn and Quartered, Dave Newman turns a cocktail on its head. Instead of bitters as a finishing touch, they're the base of the drink, reinforced with Campari. From our 2014 Restaurant Guide.
The mai thyme feels as tropical as a mai tai, with fresh pineapple and dark rum, breathed new life with housemade ginger beer and aromatic lemongrass and thyme. Featured in our 2014 Restaurant Guide.
Tip: Avocado smoothie. Fresh avocado, sweetened condensed milk, ice. That's all it takes to make the Vietnamese smoothie known as sinh to bo, and it's pure genius. From our 2014 Restaurant Guide.
The iconic coconut cake has been on the menu since the resort was just bungalows on Waikiki Beach—soft cake w/ pastry cream, buried in coconut flakes like a shag rug. From our 2014 Restaurant Guide.
This roadside shack always serves fresh shrimp — served fried, steamed or sauteed. A great place to bring the kids.
This may be a steakhouse, but you should really try The Raw Bar! The West Coast oysters are gently briny and creamy, and the clams sweet and firm. Featured in our 2014 Restaurant Guide.
The new Nico's is bigger and better! We recommend the poisson cru, a Tahitian version of poke marinated in lime juice and coconut milk. It's so ono! -Dining, April 2012
