What are the hidden gems in Honolulu?

The cafe had been recommended to us as one of Oahu's “hidden gems” — exactly what we'd been looking for during our stay on this island known for Honolulu's bustling Waikiki Beach. read more

I lived in Honolulu for 3 months and made a point to become very close friends with locals (who I still keep in touch with several times a week even now, a year later). During my time there as an intern at a hospital, I went out everyday and did multiple things on weekends. read more

Why It's Awesome: This farm, café, and temple is an organic gem that grows everything from papayas to daikon and is situated in the back of Oahu's Waianae Valley. They also have an aquaponics garden, where fish poo is used to feed plants. read more

Kimo J.D. Stowell (RA): This charming hidden gem in downtown Honolulu harkens to a bygone era with it's elegant architectural details by renowned architect Julia Morgan, the namesake. read more