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neighborhoods

Chinatown Before Ten

Chinatown Before Ten The produce stalls at Oahu Market on North King Street open first — rambutan, dragon fruit, long beans stacked with a precision that's b...

May 28, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
tips

Off the Radar: Honolulu Spots Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Honolulu lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After ye...

May 28, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
outdoors

Diamond Head: Get There at Six or Skip It

Diamond Head: Get There at Six or Skip It At ten AM this is a conga line of sunburned tourists in flip-flops. At six it's a volcanic crater waking up in sile...

May 28, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
culture

Iolani Palace: The Only Royal Palace in America

Iolani Palace: The Only Royal Palace in America 364 South King Street. The only royal palace on American soil, which sounds like trivia until you stand in th...

May 27, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
events

Upcoming Events in Honolulu

Here are the top events and happenings in Honolulu, Hawaii for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — ma...

May 27, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
nightlife

The Dragon Upstairs: Jazz in a Closet

The Dragon Upstairs: Jazz in a Closet 1038 Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown. Maybe thirty seats, tiny stage, bar serving cocktails with focused minimalism. Above a...

May 27, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
daytrip

Kailua Beach by Way of the Pali

Kailua Beach by Way of the Pali Thirty minutes from Honolulu via the Pali Highway. Stop at the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout at 1,200 feet in the Ko'olau Range gap — ...

May 26, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
dining

Honolulu Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Honolulu, Hawaii has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you abso...

May 26, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
history

The Overthrow the Palace Still Remembers

The Overthrow the Palace Still Remembers January 17, 1893. American and European businessmen — sugar planters who'd grown wealthy under the Hawaiian monarchy...

May 26, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Honolulu

Whether you're visiting Honolulu, Hawaii for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences ...

May 25, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
news

Welcome to honolulu.chat

Welcome to honolulu.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Honolulu, Hawaii! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or p...

May 24, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
nightlife

Waikiki After Midnight Splits Two Ways

Waikiki After Midnight Splits Two Ways The Waikiki strip between Kapahulu and the Hilton has the dance floors — Addiction Nightclub inside the Modern Honolul...

Apr 18, 2026 · Odin Kristiansen
adult

Honolulu's Adult Club Scene Sits Near Pearl Harbor

Honolulu's Adult Club Scene Sits Near Pearl Harbor Oahu's gentleman's clubs cluster on the Kapolei and Pearl City side of the island rather than in Waikiki —...

Apr 18, 2026 · Sasha Kerr
news

Waikiki SPAM JAM Returns to the Strip on April 25

Waikiki SPAM JAM Returns to the Strip on April 25 Only in Hawaiʻi could a block party built around a canned meat product become one of the most beloved — and...

Apr 10, 2026 · Raj Krishnan
entertainment

Jack Johnson's SURFILMUSIC Premieres Live in Honolulu This May

Jack Johnson's SURFILMUSIC Premieres Live in Honolulu This May Jack Johnson is coming home. The North Shore-born singer, surfer, and reluctant ambassador of ...

Apr 10, 2026 · Raj Krishnan

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