Guidebook for Honolulu
Sightseeing
2 mile round trip novice hike leading to a hilltop, "Pu'u Pia", with fantastic panoramic views of Manoa Valley and the city below. Much less-traveled than the Manoa Falls trail.
Pu'u Pia Trail
Pu'u Pia Trail2 mile round trip novice hike leading to a hilltop, "Pu'u Pia", with fantastic panoramic views of Manoa Valley and the city below. Much less-traveled than the Manoa Falls trail.
Popular 1.6 mile round trip hike just past Lyon Arboretum. Easy walk takes you to the back of Manoa Valley and the waterfall below the headwaters of Manoa Stream.
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Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailPopular 1.6 mile round trip hike just past Lyon Arboretum. Easy walk takes you to the back of Manoa Valley and the waterfall below the headwaters of Manoa Stream.
The University of Hawaii campus has a beautifully serene Japanese tea garden behind the East West Center. The Korean temple at the Center for Korean Studies is also a great photo op.
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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2500 Campus RdThe University of Hawaii campus has a beautifully serene Japanese tea garden behind the East West Center. The Korean temple at the Center for Korean Studies is also a great photo op.
Stunningly gorgeous 200-acre botanical garden with its own short waterfall hike. Learn about the "canoe plants" brought to Hawaii by the first settlers from Polynesia. A must-see for nature lovers!
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Lyon Arboretum
3860 Manoa RdStunningly gorgeous 200-acre botanical garden with its own short waterfall hike. Learn about the "canoe plants" brought to Hawaii by the first settlers from Polynesia. A must-see for nature lovers!
Not up for a long hike? Drive the beautiful Round Top Dr. loop, stopping here for sweeping shoreline views . Get back in your car and continue to Tantalus Drive for a short scenic mountain drive.
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Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
2760 Round Top DrNot up for a long hike? Drive the beautiful Round Top Dr. loop, stopping here for sweeping shoreline views . Get back in your car and continue to Tantalus Drive for a short scenic mountain drive.
Shopping
A five minute drive from our studio, this small shopping center has a farmer's market on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings, a grocery and drug store and many dining options.
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Mānoa Marketplace
2752 Woodlawn DrA five minute drive from our studio, this small shopping center has a farmer's market on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings, a grocery and drug store and many dining options.
A terrific local place to pick up a home-style sandwich and other goodies for your hike or beach picnic. Call ahead and they'll have your order ready! Serving Manoa since 1977.
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Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
2904 E Manoa RdA terrific local place to pick up a home-style sandwich and other goodies for your hike or beach picnic. Call ahead and they'll have your order ready! Serving Manoa since 1977.
Food Scene
Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings 8AM-2PM. Lots of fresh, local produce from several vendors.
A charming, non-corporate alternative coffee shop just minutes from our studio. Supporting local sustainable agriculture in a friendly setting.
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Morning Glass Coffee
2955 E Manoa RdA charming, non-corporate alternative coffee shop just minutes from our studio. Supporting local sustainable agriculture in a friendly setting.
Charming cafe in a historic location minutes from our studio. This location was frequented by Hawaiian royalty and Robert Louis Stevenson, among many others. Serving breakfast and lunch consisting of delicious home-baked treats, soups and salads. Dining on the laid-back lanai or in one of the historic rooms will take you back to the bygone era of Old Hawaii.
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Waioli Kitchen & Bake shop
2950 Manoa RoadCharming cafe in a historic location minutes from our studio. This location was frequented by Hawaiian royalty and Robert Louis Stevenson, among many others. Serving breakfast and lunch consisting of delicious home-baked treats, soups and salads. Dining on the laid-back lanai or in one of the historic rooms will take you back to the bygone era of Old Hawaii.
Art and Culture
This wonderful museum is a serene pleasure near the center of town. The historic building is a true oasis with hidden courtyards and a wonderful cafe where you can enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by art. The numerous galleries encompass a broad spectrum of works from ancient to cutting-edge contemporary. The gift shop features unique treasures from around the world. A must-see for the art lover or anyone who enjoys gorgeous buildings.
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StThis wonderful museum is a serene pleasure near the center of town. The historic building is a true oasis with hidden courtyards and a wonderful cafe where you can enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by art. The numerous galleries encompass a broad spectrum of works from ancient to cutting-edge contemporary. The gift shop features unique treasures from around the world. A must-see for the art lover or anyone who enjoys gorgeous buildings.
Located in the fabulous oceanfront estate of the late Doris Duke and holding one of the largest private collections of Islamic art in the world, this is a must-see for the art and architecture lover. It requires a bit of advance planning. One needs to go online to reserve a visit through the Honolulu Museum of Art and it is worth every bit of time and effort! An exquisite estate that has been lovingly restored to pristine and understated grandeur. Each well-informed docent provides their own unique perspective on the collection. We go every year and find something new every time. Very highly recommended !
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirLocated in the fabulous oceanfront estate of the late Doris Duke and holding one of the largest private collections of Islamic art in the world, this is a must-see for the art and architecture lover. It requires a bit of advance planning. One needs to go online to reserve a visit through the Honolulu Museum of Art and it is worth every bit of time and effort! An exquisite estate that has been lovingly restored to pristine and understated grandeur. Each well-informed docent provides their own unique perspective on the collection. We go every year and find something new every time. Very highly recommended !
A significant historic heiau (temple) dedicated to agriculture, lovingly restored to its former glory by the Cooke family, who still reside on the premises. Take a deep dive into ancient Hawaiian perspectives by booking a short guided tour where you'll learn history, botany and the unique culture of our beloved Manoa Valley.
Mānoa Heritage Center
2856 Oahu AveA significant historic heiau (temple) dedicated to agriculture, lovingly restored to its former glory by the Cooke family, who still reside on the premises. Take a deep dive into ancient Hawaiian perspectives by booking a short guided tour where you'll learn history, botany and the unique culture of our beloved Manoa Valley.