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.
Magic Island Lagoon
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Magic Island Lagoon during your trip to Honolulu?
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.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Bumper Tube Adventures
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Ala Moana
Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
"Great place to stay, right next door to Shopping centre, pool deck is fabulous and staff were lovely. Enjoyed being out of Waikīkī but close enough to walk in when we wanted to."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pagoda Hotel
"Good place to stay"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
"Great location outside of Waikiki, friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
"Everything was perfect, we have stayed here 3 times before and would not stay anywhere else."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
"Really outdated hotel. Room 3951 is just awful. Carpet is tearing, door trims are chipped, wallpaper is ripped and falling, bathroom tub is rusty. I did not feel clean. My partner and I were severely disappointed. The hotel needs a major renovation. I personally, will not be a repeat customer of ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
"Clean room great staff great view very good amenities, close to shopping center definitely recommend!"
Reviewed on 28 May 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 Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.
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 Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.
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.
