Your complete guide to Top 10 restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Honolulu. Things to Do, Eat & Stay â plus curated category hubs for Hawaii, United States.
Island capital where business towers sit steps from surf breaks and hiking trails.
Stats from public records. Verify before travel. Last reviewed 2026.
| Population | approximately 350 thousand (2020 census, cityâcounty core) |
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| Area | approximately 600 km² (230 sq mi) (urbanized Oʝahu south shore, order-of-magnitude) |
| Elevation | approximately 5 m (coastal strip) |
| Founded / established | Hawaiian kingdom harbor capital; modern Pacific hub |
| Time zone | HST (UTCâ10) |
| Nearest airport | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) |
| Languages | English, Hawaiian |
| Nicknames | Crossroads of the Pacific |
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Two scoops rice, mac salad, and proteinâlocal staple.
Raw fish saladâfresh and everywhere.
Matsumoto's, Waiolaâtopped with li hing mui.
Rice, burger patty, egg, gravy.
Spam on rice with noriâconvenience store and beyond.
Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and North Shore access; Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay. TheBus covers basics; car for North Shore. Year-round warmth; winter rains.
Plate lunch, poke, and shave ice define dining. Local spots offer value; Waikiki has resort options. Beaches and cultureâhula, luau, and history.
TopTenAtlas lists help you choose where to eat, stay, and explore. North Shore, Pearl Harbor, and windward coast round out a stay.