Destination: Honolulu
Beyond the percolating tempo of Waikiki, the swaying palms of Honolulu reveal a lost Hawaiian paradise. Explore icons of ages gone by, then take advantage of the modern luxuries of a booming vacation destination.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Park
7455 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, HI
Spend a day snorkeling in the pristine waters of a magnificent half-moon-shaped bay. -
Lanikai Beach
Mokulua Dr, Kailua, HI
Discover a secret mile-long stretch of beach that locals treasure as an uncrowned retreat. -
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI
Rainy day? Too much sun? Connect with Hawaii's past at this gothic, lava-rock mansion. -
North Shore: Waimea Bay, Haleiwa Town
Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI
Surf culture, offbeat shops and the world's largest waves are at home in laid-back "Surf City." -
Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Bypass Waikiki boutiques for an enormous, open-air shopping mall that's as visually appealing as it is affordable.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI
Do breakfast like a local: Pick up some savory malassadas from a beloved local bakery. -
Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant
2863 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The best sunset on the island is served up with a scrumptious meal under a giant banyan tree. -
La Mer
2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Superb service and haute cuisine are the standard at this upscale oceanfront restaurant. -
Kua Aina Sandwich
66-160 Kamehameha Hwy Ste C, Haleiwa, HI
Juicy burgers make this landmark surf shack a must for lunch or dinner. -
Alan Wong's Restaurant
1857 S King St Ste 3, Honolulu, HI
Pacific Rim cuisine that's revered among food-worshipping circles.
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Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI
True to it's name, this "House Befitting Heaven" is a tranquil oasis among the frenzy of Waikiki Beach. -
Manoa Valley Inn
2001 Vancouver Dr, Honolulu, HI
A romantic Victorian inn reminiscent of Hawaii's golden era. -
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel
2863 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Beachside rooms away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. -
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Six tall beachside towers make this all-encompassing mega-resort hard to miss.

