Western Honolulu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
USS Arizona Memorial
Learn about one of the most tragic days in America’s history, and pay your respects to the sailors who lost their lives, at this Pearl Harbor memorial.
USS Missouri Memorial
Explore this huge vessel and learn about the Battle of Pearl Harbor on the spot where World War II ended.
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
Visit the site of the Pearl Harbor attacks and see bullet holes from the raids, Japanese planes that were shot down and a host of American aviation history.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park
Visit historic Pearl Harbor and step aboard an old war ship to see how the brave soldiers lived and served beneath the sea to avenge the Japanese attacks.
Kamehameha Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kamehameha Beach during your trip to Hickam Field? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
The room was clean and the pool is nice.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Fit our needs for the short time we needed.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
The room was immaculate and all amenities are provided except coffee…but I’m American so…lol. Staff was great EXCEPT for the shuttle drivers. Did NOT help much with the luggage and I had a LOT of luggage.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Good location and beach front
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
rent a car and drive around north bay
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Everything about this place was good. The breakfast, the stuff especially Tessa, she was very nice. Every was around the corner, the views omg was gorgeous! Will definitely go back again
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Western Honolulu
Moanalua
Though Moanalua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum.
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Historic Trail and Kamehameha Shopping 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.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Emma Summer Palace and Royal Mausoleum State Monument.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
