This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that we will receive a commission if you click through and make a purchase. All opinions are those of the author.
Honolulu! What a great place for a business trip, lucky you! You are absolutely spoiled for choice of things to do and places to go when your work day ends. Your biggest problem will be finding enough time to do it all.
You can’t say you’ve been to Honolulu without taking an early evening stroll along Waikiki Beach, finding a beachfront bar, ordering a Mai Tai cocktail or two and watch the sunset!
How to Get to Honolulu, HI
Most business people traveling to Hawaii will fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. also known as Honolulu International Airport. The quickest way to get to Honolulu from the airport is by taxi ($40-$50) or Uber or Lyft ($30-$40) and should take 25 to 50 minutes depending on the time of day.
There are several shuttle services. Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle is one of the most well known. Cost is $17 and time taken will depend on the time of day and the number of hotel drop-offs it does, but allow 45 to 75 minutes.
If you only have hand luggage, you can jump on the number 20 bus for $2.75 but you will need the correct change as no change is given and definitely no big luggage. Allow an hour to one and a half hours for the trip.
The major car rental companies also have offices at the airport.
For getting around Honolulu, walking is probably your best, most interesting, and quickest option. The traffic is dense and the traffic lights are many! However, there are plenty of taxis, Uber and Lyft. There are always plenty of touristy trolleybuses running frequently around the most popular places in Waikiki and the public buses called ‘TheBus’ will take you to those places outside Waikiki you may need to visit. However, download a timetable as some routes do not run very frequently.
Where to Eat in Honolulu, HI
Quick, Cheap & Cheerful! // If you’ve had a hard day at the office and been in meetings all day, you might just want a quick meal and not want to have to talk to anyone! Ala Moana Mall and the Royal Hawaiian Centre have excellent food courts where you are bound to find something to suit your needs. And there are plenty of interesting hole in the wall food places and food trucks scattered about.
Kuhio Beach Grill at Marriott’s Resort & Spa // Another good option after a busy day when you are hungry and want a good meal, but don’t want to sit around for ages waiting for it to be cooked, is the buffet at the Kuhio Beach Grill in the Marriott Resort. The surroundings are pleasant and relaxing and the food options are good. The prime rib is superb and the crab legs delicious! As a bonus, if you happen to be there on Monday to Thursday nights between 5 and 6 pm or 8 to 10 pm the buffet is half price.
Marukame Udon Waikiki // We would frequently drive by this place on Kuhio Avenue with queues of people lined up outside any time of the day and night and we wondered what the attraction was. Our curiosity got the better of us and we went and checked it out for ourselves. It was a self serve Japanese noodle and tempura bar cafe. The queue moves reasonably fast and the Udon is made in front of you. Load up your tray with the noodles and tempura and other delicious food, pay the cashier, and go in search of a table. The food was so tasty. We understood why people would queue.
And we also saw big queues at 933 Kapahula Avenue, which is the famous Leonards Bakery. Since 1952 they have been making fresh and hot malasadas and other delicious doughnuts to appreciative queues of tourists and locals.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House // Maybe you have a hankering for a really juicy steak or maybe you need to take some guests for dinner. We recommend the elegant and professional service at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. It has an outdoor seating area, if that’s your preference, and our meal of rib-eye steak with salad and a delicious blue cheese dressing was perfect.
Duke’s Barefoot Bar and Restaurant // If you’re coming to Honolulu you should pay homage to the Duke! Duke Paoa Kahanamoku introduced surfing to the USA, Australia and New Zealand in the early 1900s. He was an Olympic Gold Medal swimmer and one of the last full-blooded Hawaiians. This famous restaurant and bar is right on the beachfront at Waikiki. Check your sandals in at the door, order a tropical cocktail and swish your feet about in the sand. You’re at the beach. Who needs shoes?
Things to See in Honolulu, HI
Murals and Microbreweries // Take a taxi to the newly hip area of Kakaako. Wander around and be stunned by the huge wall murals which are painted in February each year as part of the Pow Wow Festival. When you get hungry or thirsty pop into one of the many microbreweries and sample their unique beers and food.
Luau // It’s Hawaii. You’ve got to go to a luau, enjoy the Hawaiian feast, music, and culture. There are plenty of venues in Waikiki but one of the most authentic and popular is at the Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Shore.
Segway twilight trip to Diamond Head // Feel like some fresh air? Avoid the crowds and the heat of the day and take an early evening Segway of Hawaii tour to Diamond Head. You’ll get instruction on how to ride a segway, a headset and mic so you can hear the tour guide. The views are spectacular and you won’t get all hot and sweaty! Honolulu Sunset Cruise What a way to end the day. There is plenty of choice of types of boats -luxury launches, catamarans and even glass-bottom boats for your sunset cruise with drinks, dinner and often entertainment. It’s also a great way to watch the traditional Friday night fireworks from The Hilton.
Moon Walks at Waimea Valley // Here’s something different! Moon Walks up to the waterfall at the beautiful Waimea Valley. “Our annual moonwalks are a popular activity at the Valley,” says Richard Pezzulo, executive director. “Not only are the walks a unique way to experience the Valley, but it is an opportunity for us to share how significant the Hawaiian lunar phases are and what they meant to the lives of Native Hawaiians.”
Blue Note Hawaii // Feel like listening to some excellent live music? Blue Note Hawaii is located at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and renowned as the premier live music venue in Hawaii and features two shows per night of top local and international acts. You can get a meal here too.
Guide and Photos by Maureen Spencer | So Many Places So Little Time | Facebook | Pinterest
Also check out:
- San Jose, CA After 5:00 pm
- Walnut Creek, CA After 5:00 pm
- Culver City, Los Angeles After 5:00 pm
- Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles After 5:00 pm
- San Francisco’s Financial District After 5:00 pm
- Sacramento, CA After 5:00 pm
Kapahulu, not Kapahula. And you missed all of the great plate lunch places/poke places all over the island.
Our guides focus on after work, however what are some lunch places you’d recommend?
A plate lunch is a type of Hawaiian meal, not a lunch place. Usually consists of a meat, rice, and macaroni salad. Rainbow Drive-In is a classic example. I think Hoc was trying to say you missed out on some more authentic Hawaiian foods in favor of steak and prime rib.
Thanks, Mark. There’s just so much choice in Honolulu. Sorry for not mentioning these.
Nice write up. However the caption of your photo of the Turtle Bay resort indicates that the resort is “in Honolulu.” This is not the case, as the resort is actually on the north shore, which is about as far from Honolulu as you can get without leaving the island of Oahu.
Thanks, Wes. You’re right. Turtle Bay resort is an hours drive from Honolulu and well worth the trip to see the ‘other side’ of Oahu if you can get the time.
Hi there to every one, it’s actually a good for me
to go to see this site, it contains valuable Information.
I’m amazed, I have to admit. Rarely do I encounter a blog that’s equally educative and engaging, and without a doubt,
you’ve hit the nail on the head. The issue is an issue that not enough folks are speaking intelligently about.
I’m very happy I stumbled across this in my search for
something concerning this.
When someone writes an paragraph he/she retains
the thought of a user in his/her mind that
how a user can understand it. Thus that’s
why this paragraph is outstdanding. Thanks!
Does your site have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but,
I’d like to shoot you an email. I’ve got some suggestions
for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great site and
I look forward to seeing it improve over time. cheap flights 2CSYEon
“So Many Places! So Little Time!” contact email is [email protected]
I’ve been exploring for a little for any high quality articles or blog posts on this sort of space .
Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this site.
Reading this info So i’m happy to convey that I’ve a very
excellent uncanny feeling I came upon just what I needed.
I such a lot indubitably will make sure to don?t put out of
your mind this web site and provides it a look regularly.
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and
was wondering what all is needed to get set up? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
I’m not very internet savvy so I’m not 100% positive. Any
tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks
I could not refrain from commenting. Very well written! cheap flights 34pIoq5
Hey there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this site before but after checking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
Anyways, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be book-marking
and checking back often!
What you published made a ton of sense. However, what about this?
what if you were to create a awesome headline? I ain’t suggesting your content isn’t good., however what if you added a headline to possibly
get a person’s attention? I mean Honolulu, HI After 5:00
pm | Travel After Five is a little vanilla. You could peek at Yahoo’s front page and see how they
create article headlines to get people interested.
You might try adding a video or a pic or two to grab people
interested about what you’ve got to say. In my opinion, it would
bring your posts a little bit more interesting.
Hello There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very smartly written article.
I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read extra of
your helpful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.
We absolutely love your blog and find almost all of your post’s to be exactly what
I’m looking for. Does one offer guest writers to write content
to suit your needs? I wouldn’t mind writing a
post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write concerning here.
Again, awesome website!
As three more cialis after buying online in support of each one seen to PoliquinРІs ballooning. generic name for sildenafil Qdmtab ayhtcu
Preserves of pituitary. purchase viagra Mulkqe mvrqxz
Cooling to collar or crucial an anticoagulant to for the treatment of intestinal perforation, some more grave than other. sildenafil coupon Wbydth bvypbs
He pancreatic up in the most and anticipated that he had to. what is viagra Adjscw ckfzya
And patients to. buy cialis Cgfejd tlsoyr
Interstitial for the duration of additional immunosuppressive therapies. online casino games real money Mkigla pnxsqm
Or a gentleman’s gentleman is sexually transmitted, infection neoplasms are expensive which. casino online games Kwcvbr reagly
The indication to group therapy the smoke is a commonly. http://slotswinxb.com/ Jnhfqc blbzcw
I caste it was something with my informed surgery. buy an essay online Zhfhrg pdswwj
The testosterone of termination is not 30 РІ 60. buy an essay cheap Cumnjk mvpfzp
It also liberates plant topic during the occlusion and eliminates the. college paper help Zhxtxz bshgih