Western Honolulu Travel Guide
Honolulu
Visit Western Honolulu
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
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Clean rooms, great and friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Nice staff, cool, calm and collected, I was heard and understood, and given options as solutions to show me they care.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
Great staff. So convenient to airport. Great shuttle service.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Friendly staff, amazing pools and restaurants
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Very nice Hotel. Lovely big room. Comfortable beds and we had a great view and early check in which was very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Staff did an excellent job. No view of the ocean or beach. Garbage trucks woke us up almost every morning at 6:00am. Hotel was very walkable with a good restaurant in the hotel and many good restaurants around the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Western Honolulu
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.
