Hidden gems: places in Honolulu County

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Honolulu County. Ratings are based from 1.1K places in the county.

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Munch 'N Brunch
Restaurant
👍👍 This place is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I was staying in one of the hostels nearby and walked by this food truck several times until i gave it a try on my last day. I was so mad i had not tried this place before but i truly enjoyed the explosion of flavors after each bite and would HIGHLY recommend this pl...
5.00 (143 reviews)
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Sunshine Scuba
Diving center
👍👍 Best scuba diving center in the world!! Took a four-day open water & advanced open water course which was pretty exhausting, but all the instructors (Shima, Noripy, Hoku, Yosuke, Masa) and other crews made it an extraordinary experience! The shop has been opening and recognized since the 90s, and m...
5.00 (137 reviews)
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Blue Planet Surf Hale’iwa
Surf shop
5.00 (133 reviews)
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HUMU SANDWICH & SMOOTHIES
Restaurant
👍👍 We came to downtown Honolulu for a tour and found this small Deli via Google. A stop for u as "Must to have". We ordered in varieties: special inspired korean food"bug gobi sub", turkey club panini sunset bay, BAM, clam soups. Later on i can't even stop myself to try their deserts " Black Sesame" an...
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5.00 (131 reviews)
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The Corndog Company of Hawaii
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 Right, let me tell you about this cheeky little corn dog stand, mate. It's a proper gem! The corn dogs are so scrummy, they'll have you gobsmacked. The batter is spot on, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. And the sausages? Blimey, they're top-notch! Juicy and full of flavor, they'll ha...
5.00 (122 reviews)
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The Mango Tree Fitness and Martial Arts
Martial arts school
👍👍 Our time going back home after 16 years made even more enjoyable by finding a great home gym to train to. Training at Mango Tree Muay Thai was absolutely a blast. Kru Rich De Los Reyes and his coaching staff and team were all very welcoming. The training was great, very detailed oriented and as well...
5.00 (121 reviews)
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Egan's Bootcamp Aiea
Gym
👍👍 This gym is super amazing. So much more than a gym it’s a group of great instructors and people working on their health. There is support and encouragement at all times. I look forward to my exercise every week. Come experience this amazing place
5.00 (112 reviews)
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F45 Training Hawaii Kai
Gym
👍👍 Love the workout atmosphere!!! Definitely will get you going with your goals of weight loss or muscle building whatever you prefer!!! Coaches are awesome and are very motivating during your workouts!!!! Everyone is very helpful and friendly!!! Definitely something you should do if you need that...
5.00 (111 reviews)
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Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii
Martial arts school
👍👍 I started my Jiu Jitsu journey last September so I’m still fairly new to the sport and there’s always more to learn. My oldest son and I definitely learned from Rylan Lizares and the guys at Gracie technics Jiu Jitsu in Honolulu while we were visiting the beautiful island of Oahu all the way from Te...
5.00 (101 reviews)
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Bits & Bites Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Delicious scones… period. You need to try to make your own judgement. They have several varieties to chose from. The size is small in the American standard but the quality counts. They are still take out only as of Dec 2021.
5.00 (89 reviews)
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WICKED HI PIZZA
Italian restaurant
5.00 (89 reviews)
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CrossFit Waipio
Gym
👍👍 Bottom line with Crossfit Waipio is that it is a community and not just a gym. My wife and I have a non-profit that supports families after the death of a child. Pa'ana and her team have supported us from day one helping us raise money through an annual fundraiser, Grit & Grace. The outpouring of...
5.00 (87 reviews)
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Central Oahu Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Martial arts school
👍👍 Coming to train Jiu Jitsu at Central Oahu has been the best decision for my family. My 3 kids train in their kids classes and I appreciate their method of teaching kids to use Jiu Jitsu only when necessary and for bully proofing. Their primary focus isn't for competing and being the strongest or fie...
5.00 (82 reviews)
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Snorkel And Dive Hawaii
SCUBA tour agency
5.00 (70 reviews)
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Sweet Corner Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 What a unique experience! We walked in and quickly realized, like we have been told by someone that a lot of places are take out and not necessarily dine in, that this establishment isn’t used to dining in. Wasn’t an issue and Chelsea (the absolutely lovely server we had) was the nicest and most acc...
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5.00 (70 reviews)
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Southern Love
Restaurant
👍👍 My husband and I are from Harlem NYC and wanted some southern food. When I tell you this restaurant didn’t disappoint. Chef was very attentive, friendly and explained how he was going to prepare our food. We had the shrimp and grits, it was so good, we had to go back to our hotel to take a nap. This...
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5.00 (66 reviews)
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Bottleheads
Wine store
👍👍 If you are a wine, lover, and more. This place has got it, not only that it is a quaint and unique place to visit. They have wine, tastings, and specials daily. If you’re in the Kailua area shopping, it’s definitely a shop want to go to. we had a really nice cheese, Board, or small charcuterie which...
5.00 (65 reviews)
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R1PFITNESS
Fitness center
👍👍 Lost 47 LBS with their 12 week program. My home away from home. The best support system you could ask for. More than a gym! Love my Ohana!
5.00 (64 reviews)
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Chaos Incorporated
Gift shop
5.00 (63 reviews)
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Gracie Allegiance Honolulu
Self defense school
👍👍 After wanting to do BJJ for years, I’m glad I finally found Gracie Allegiance with Coach Mike. The studio is clean, bright, and spacious. The team is welcoming and supportive. As a woman and a beginner I feel super safe to learn, roll, and grow here. The beginners class is great… we start off learni...
5.00 (61 reviews)
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