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The directory

What is in the Honolulu directory

1,661Restaurants
726Street food
671Cafés
352Bars
509Hotels
534Attractions
101Markets
240Desserts
250Bakeries
563Shopping
1,177Beauty and spa
100Museums

Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.

Before you go

Honolulu at a glance

Honolulu is Hawaii's capital and largest city, on the south shore of Oʻahu. The city government covers the whole island, from Waikīkī's hotels to the North Shore surf towns. Visitors come for the beaches, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and Hawaiian history at ʻIolani Palace.

Known for

  • Waikīkī Beach

    Largely man-made beach along Kalākaua Avenue with gentle rolling waves suited to beginners, and a bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku.

  • Diamond Head State Monument

    Volcanic crater beside Waikīkī; a steep 0.8-mile trail climbs about 560 feet to the summit. Non-residents must reserve entry.

  • USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor

    Memorial spanning the sunken battleship, the resting place of over 900 of the 1,177 crewmen killed on December 7, 1941; reached by boat.

  • ʻIolani Palace

    Royal palace completed in 1882 in the Capitol District, home of the monarchy until the 1893 overthrow and a museum since 1978.

  • Poke poke

    Diced raw fish, usually ahi tuna, dressed with soy sauce and sesame oil or with sea salt and seaweed, sold by weight at grocery counters.

Getting there

From Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), TheBus W Line runs from a stop on Ala Onaona Street by the lei stands, through Downtown and Ala Moana to Waikīkī. It runs every 10 to 15 minutes in the daytime and every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. Route 42 makes one late-night trip to Waikīkī after 10:30 p.m. Skyline trains from Lelepaua Station run west to Aloha Stadium and East Kapolei and east to Middle Street-Kalihi.

Getting around

TheBus covers the whole island, and the Skyline rail line links the west side, Pearl Harbor area and airport with Middle Street-Kalihi. Rail does not yet reach Downtown or Waikīkī; the downtown section is due in 2031.

When to go

Temperatures stay warm all year, with highs of about 80 to 90°F. Summers are mostly dry; most rain falls from October to early April. Hurricanes are rare.

Local tip

Book Diamond Head early if you are not a Hawaii resident. Reservations are required, and the last hiking slot is at 4 p.m.

Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.

More of Honolulu

Where NUM looks in Honolulu

Districts NUM covers here.

  • Waipahu
  • ʻAiea
  • Kapolei
  • Kailua
  • Kāneʻohe
  • Wahiawā
  • Pearl City
  • Waiʻanae
  • Haleʻiwa
  • ʻEwa Beach
  • Mililani Town
  • Kahuku
How it works

How NUM works in Honolulu

  1. 1

    Text NUM what you want

    A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.

  2. 2

    Get three real places

    Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.

  3. 3

    It books the one you pick

    The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.

Questions

Questions about NUM in Honolulu

How many restaurants does NUM know in Honolulu?

1,661 in and around Honolulu, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.

Does NUM cover street food and markets in Honolulu?

Yes: 726 street-food spots and 101 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.

Can NUM help me find a hotel in Honolulu?

NUM knows 509 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.

How do I get from Honolulu airport to Waikīkī by bus?

Take TheBus W Line from the stop on Ala Onaona Street by the lei stands. It runs through Downtown and Ala Moana to Waikīkī.

Can I bring my suitcase on TheBus?

Yes, one medium suitcase plus one carry-on bag and a small frameless backpack. They must fit under your seat, between your feet or on your lap.

Do I need a reservation for Diamond Head?

Yes, if you are not a Hawaii resident. Entry and parking reservations are required; the park is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What language can I message NUM in for Honolulu?

Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.

Does it cost anything?

Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.

For businesses

For businesses in Honolulu

If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.

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