Honolulu, which comes from the Hawaiian language meaning “sheltered harbor,” is the economic center of the entire state, and is also the capital of the Aloha State. Business, both local and international, takes place at an incredible rate here. Whenever anyone hears Hawaii they think of Honolulu. Honolulu is full of beaches, parks and other ocean related sites that tourists and locals both love. While sometimes Honolulu doesn’t represent the “real Hawaii,” it is the very epicenter and heartbeat of our islands.
- Population: 374,676
- Median Home Price: $707,000
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There are some amazing things to see and do in Honolulu. No matter what you are looking for, Honolulu has it. There are also a number of excellent restaurants and eateries, all of which you will want to check out.If you would like to add a link to an activity or place to eat, then go ahead and Contact Us. We will be happy to include the link. and do a story about it for the site.
Things to See and Do in Honolulu
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Ala Moana Shopping Center
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Bishop Museum
- Children’s Discovery Center
- Chinatown
- Diamond Head Crater
- Diamond Head Theater
- Farmer’s Market at KCC
- Fort DeRussy
- Foster Botanical Garden
- Fresh Cafe Hawaii See what Beyond Honolulu Says
- Hale Koa Luau
- Hanauma Bay
- Hawaii Convention Center
- Hawaii Maritime Center
- Hawaii Nature Center
- Hawaii State Art Museum
- Hawaii State Capital
- Honolulu Academy of Arts
- Honolulu Hale
- Honolulu Harbor
- Honolulu Symphony
- Honolulu Zoo See what Beyond Honolulu says…
- Iolani Palace
- Kakaako Waterfront Park
- Kapiolani Park
- King Kamehameha Statue
- Koko Head Crater Trail Hike
- Lyon Arboretum
- Magic Island
- Magic of Polynesia
- Manoa Falls
- Moanalua Gardens Park
- National Cemetery of the Pacific
- Navatek Dinner Cruise
- Pacific Aerospace Museum
- Pacific Place Tea Garden
- Pacific Swing
- Puu Ualakaa
- Queen Emma Summer Palace
- Segway of Hawaii
- Shangri La
- St. Andrews Cathedral
- Thai Banyan Massage and Spa
- US Army Museum of Hawaii
- USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park
- Waikiki Aquarium
- Waikiki Beach Walk
- Waikiki Shell
- Waikiki Trolley
- Ward Entertainment Center
Best Places to Eat in Honolulu
- 3660 On The Rise
- Akasaka
- Alan Wong’s
- Auntie Pasto’s
- Bali by the Sea
- BC Burrito
- Burger’s on the Edge
- Chart House
- Cheeseburger in Paradise
- California Wok
- Cheesecake Factory
- Chef Mavro
- Dave and Buster’s
- Diamond Head Grill
- Doraku Sushi
- Duc’s Bistro
- Duke’s
- Eggs’ n Things
- Good to Grill
- Helena’s Hawaiian Food
- Hula Grill
- Hy’s Steakhouse
- Indigo Restaurant
- JJ Dolan’s
- Kakaako Kitchen
- La Mer at Halekulani
- Leonard’s Bakery
- Mariposa
- Michelle’s
- Morimoto Waikiki
- Orchid’s
- Pacific Beach Hotel
- Phuket Thai
- Rainbow Drive In
- Roy’s
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- Sansei Sushi Restaurant
- Shore Bird
- Siam Garden Cafe
- Spaghetti Factory
- Top of Waikiki
- Uncle Bo’s
- Yogurt Land
Check out our other “At a Glance” pages:
- Oahu At a Glance
- Central Oahu At a Glance
- Leeward Oahu At a Glance
- North Shore Oahu At a Glance
- Windward Oahu At a Glance


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