Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Celebrations & Getaways on O‘ahu
The 12 editorial and reader picks for the top spots for staycations, anniversaries, parties, karaoke venues and pau hana gatherings.
Best Family Attraction
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Winner: Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i
400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, (808) 674-9283, wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii
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Finalist: Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave., (808) 971-7171, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzoo
Best Hotel for a Staycation
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Winner: Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina
92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei, (808) 679-0079, fourseasons.com, @fsoahu
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Finalist: Aulani, a Disney ReSort & Spa
92-1185 Ali‘inui Drive, Kapolei, (866) 443-4763, disneyaulani.com, @disneyaulani
Best Place to Celebrate an Anniversary
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Winner: Roy’s
Multiple locations, royyamaguchi.com, @royshawaii
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Finalist: Hy’s Steak House
2440 Kūhiō Ave., (808) 922-5555, hyswaikiki.com, @hyshawaii
Best Place to Hold a Party
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Winner: Natsunoya Tea House
1935 Makanani Drive, (808) 595-4488, natsunoyahawaii.com, @natsunoyateahouse
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Finalist: Dave & Buster’s
1030 Auahi St., (808) 589-2215, daveandbusters.com, @dnbhonolulu
Best Place to Karaoke
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Winner: Air Park Karaoke
510 Pi‘ikoi St., #202, (808) 591-8292, airparkkaraoke.com, @airparkkaraoke
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Finalist: Café Duck Butt
901 Kawaiaha‘o St., (808) 593-1880, cafeduckbutt.com, @cafeduckbutt
Best Place to Pau Hana
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Winner: Hideout at The Laylow
2299 Kūhiō Ave., (808) 628-3060, hideoutwaikiki.com, @hideoutwaikiki
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Finalist: Moku Kitchen
660 Ala Moana Blvd., (808) 591-6658, mokukitchen.com, @mokukitchen
The only thing that’s certain nowadays is uncertainty. So we recommend calling ahead to check for venue updates.
