Hawaii Kai Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Maunalua Bay Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maunalua Bay Beach Park during your trip to Honolulu?
Marshalls Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Marshalls Beach 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.
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.
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.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience
Parasailing in Waikiki from Oahu Hawaii
Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii
Top hotels in Hawaii Kai
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Love it!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
We had an amazing stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott! The location is unbeatable—right across from the beach with stunning ocean views and easy access to shops, restaurants, and everything Waikiki has to offer. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable, and the staff was consistently friendly, ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
We always have the best time here! It’s a larger resort with everything you need and right on the beach. I wish they did a bit more for the New Year’s Eve event but there were a ton of things to do and see in walking distance. Once again we had a great time in Hawaii!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The room was clean and updated. Nice hotel close to the beach.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Very clean room and house keeping did a great job on daily basis. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Everything perfect. Excellent staff and room
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawaii Kai
Eastern Honolulu
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Kahala Beach might round out your trip.
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki
While visiting Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, you might make a stop by sights like Niu Valley and Kawaikui Beach.
Kahala
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kahala. A stop by Kahala Beach or Kahala Mall might round out your trip.
Palolo
While Palolo isn't home to many top sights, Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead and Manoa Valley Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kaimuki
If you're spending some time in Kaimuki, Diamond Head State Monument and Kapi'olani Community College Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Ala Wai Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
