Oahu is a place for all people to slow down, relax, decompress. There are numerous things to do on the island. Tastes from around the world to enjoy, and golf as well as shopping. Sitting on a rock under a palm tree in North Shore and watching the big surf is something you cannot do in Cleveland.
9 Places
5 City Tips
9 Places
Empress Restaurant
Restaurants
Tai Pan Dim Sum
Restaurants
Blimpie
Restaurants
Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel
Hotels
Lucky Belly
Restaurants
Soul DE Cuba Cafe
Restaurants
Aloha Salads
Restaurants
Waikiki Beach
Beaches
Honolulu Harbor
Historic Sites
Frank S's City Tips
- Breathe, slow down, get in the slow lane of life. You live in the fast lane back home.
- Breakfast can be had at Zippy's, sort of a Denny's type restaurant. Save your appetite for Huli Huli chicken. Let this be an adventure, not a regimented time table.
- Take pictures with your smartphone, and you wont have to carry that monster camera.
- Select an inexpensive, smaller rent-a-car. You will have to park in limited smaller parking places. Easier to get around in a small car.
- Select a good hotel, such as the Aston- next to China town. Even one of the "Outriggers" or Best Western Plaza is fine, you will be out and about most of the day.
- Empress RestaurantRestaurants (Chinese)
Frank S Says:Dim sum at its finest. Don't be shy. As the carts are rolled by make your selection and enjoy. Park ion Hi rise parking, get your parking ticket validated. Don't lose it- will cost you $50.00.
Tips- You are charged per item, lunch for 2 will cost about $20.00. Tip 15%
Plan to stay: 1-2 hoursFrom the communityRanked #0 of 0 restaurants in- Great place to have family party! 11/09/2017
- Best dim sum in Honolulu 27/02/2017
- Empress Restaurant
▼Address:100 N Beretania St Ste 205Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-4709Phone:+1 808-521-5055Hours:Sun - Sat08:00 - 21:00Other: - Tai Pan Dim SumRestaurants (Chinese, Asian)See more photosFrank S Says:
Excellent dim sum and Chinese dishes. Friendly atmosphere, great spot for locals.
Tips- After your meal, walk old Honolulu. Park in Hi rise parking lots and get yor tickey validated.
From the communityRanked #981 of 3,043 restaurants in Oahu- Great experience 12/07/2019
- Love the food and the service for ten years and counting 31/03/2019
- Tai Pan Dim Sum
▼Address:100 N Beretania StHonolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-4712Phone:+1 808-599-8899Hours:Sun - Sat07:00 - 16:00Other: - BlimpieRestaurantsFrank S Says:
Great sandwiches, about $7 - $10 each. Take your sandwich to the end of Lagoon Drive and watch the big planes take off. There is limited seating at Blimpies.
Tips- Blimpy's Best is the BEST sandwich
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hourFrom the communityRanked #2,518 of 3,043 restaurants in Oahu- Oh Man This is GOOD! 11/03/2018
- Blimpie
▼ - Aston at the Executive Centre HotelHotelsSee more photosFrank S Says:
Luxury at a fair price. Living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom. There are cheaper hotels, but you are only here for a week. Enjoy yourself. Parking is extra $. Beach Bum Cafe at base of hotel. This is REAL coffee, sit and enjoy a cup. Owner is great to talk to and can give you some good tips.
Tips- Negotiate for price when making reservation. Any room, any floor. Look through travel package through a travel agent. 6 elevators, drug store and convenience store very close.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hoursFrom the communityRanked #62 of 87 Hotels in Honolulu- Great option for downtown Honolulu 05/12/2019
- Dated but very good 23/11/2019
- Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel
▼ - Lucky BellyRestaurants (Asian)See more photosFrank S Says:
The finest soups and dishes. Combination of French and Viet Namese. You ARE going to like this.
Tips- Look over the menu and order.
From the communityRanked #35 of 3,043 restaurants in OahuCertificate of Excellence 2014- Bland ramen broth 07/11/2019
- Excellent Vegan Option in Chinatown 06/11/2019
- Lucky Belly
▼Address:50 N Hotel StSmith StreetHonolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-5102Phone:+1 808-531-1888Hours:Mon - Sat11:00 - 14:0017:00 - 00:00Other: - Soul DE Cuba CafeRestaurants (American, Caribbean, Spanish, Cuban)See more photosFrank S Says:
NOW we're talking. You must come here. The menu is an adventure. Try something new, and enjoy. You will come back during your stay.
Tips- Be bold, enjoy the ambience.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hoursFrom the communityRanked #0 of 0 restaurants in- Delicious option! 02/07/2015
- Great food 02/07/2015
- Soul DE Cuba Cafe
▼Address:1121 Bethel StHonolulu, Oahu, HI 96813-2202Phone:+1 808-545-2822Price range:US$15 - US$30Hours:Sun - Sat08:00 - 20:00Other: - Aloha SaladsRestaurants (American, Healthy, Hawaiian)See more photosFrank S Says:
Very fresh salads from produce grown on the islands. Shear pleasure. Close at 5PM.
Tips- Spinach, strawberries, walnuts, cherry tomato's, raspberry vinagret
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hourFrom the communityRanked #1,661 of 3,043 restaurants in Oahu- Healthy Lunch in Downtown Honolulu 05/03/2018
- Nothing great 29/12/2017
- Aloha Salads
▼Address:1102 Bishop StHonolulu, Oahu, HI 96813-2836Phone:+1 808-534-0000Hours:Sun - Sat10:00 - 21:00Other: - Waikiki BeachBeachesSee more photosFrank S Says:
Walking, people watching, shopping, getting a tan, more shopping, high end stores- Prada, Coach, Macy's, International Market, enjoy this one.
Tips- Keep your money secure.
From the communityRanked #5 of 304 things to do in HonoluluCertificate of Excellence 2014- My Favourite beach 10/12/2019
- Beautiful beach 10/12/2019
- Waikiki Beach
▼Address:Kalakaua AvenuueHonolulu, Oahu, HI 96815Other: - Honolulu HarborHistoric SitesSee more photosFrank S Says:
Peaceful, quiet. Enjoy a cold beer, or soft drink here. Listen to the sounds of the city.
Tips- Walk, sit, relax. Watch the yacht people polish their boats, and be glad you don't have one.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hoursFrom the communityRanked #71 of 304 things to do in Honolulu- Great harbor views from historic Aloha Tower 30/08/2019
- Always something to see.. 05/06/2019
- Honolulu Harbor
▼Address:Honolulu WaterfrontHonolulu, Oahu, HI 96813
