Ala Moana Travel Guide
Honolulu





Popular places to visit

Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Hawaii Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Hawaii Convention Center during your trip to Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ala Moana Beach Park
Enjoy the sun, sea and sand at one of Hawaii’s best swimming and surfing spots, a popular nature escape within easy reach of downtown Honolulu.

Magic Island
Explore the lovely green spaces of Magic Island and enjoy the surfing in Honolulu. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Waikiki Beach
Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Things to do

Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona

Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village

New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
Top hotels in Ala Moana

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
Staff was accommodating
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Amazing service, close to everything in Honolulu and the amenities were top tier
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Pagoda Hotel

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Very friendly staff especially for someone traveling alone. Safe area. Lots of great places surrounding it.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Love this hotel it’s literally across the street from the beach and you can rent water stuff right next to hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Great location! New amenities and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ala Moana

Koreatown
Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

Waikiki
Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.

McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center.

Downtown Honolulu
Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.

Tantalus
While visiting Tantalus, you might make a stop by sights like Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area.

