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
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Top hotels in Ala Moana
Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
Clean room and great amenities!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Excellent staff, great location and wonderful room!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Pagoda Hotel
Hotel is pretty nice only reason I have it a 4 star is because of their breakfast/restaurant area.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Great staff and the concierge was awesome! Great location to the beach and the best restaurants.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
I stayed at the kalia tower room. I think it needs to be more updated. Hawaii is beautiful and there are lots of entertainment and activities offered this hotel. I plan on coming back to Hawaii. However a different tower not the kalia tower.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Room was good, just too noisy for the elevators.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ala Moana
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.
Makiki
If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.
