Manoa Travel Guide
Honolulu





Popular places to visit

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Hawaii at Manoa during your visit to Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead
Take a hike through the lush Hawaiian rainforest to discover a wealth of flora and Oahu’s most impressive waterfall.

Lyon Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Lyon Arboretum during your stay in Honolulu. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Queen Emma Summer Palace
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Queen Emma Summer Palace during your travels in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its local tours.

Makiki Forest Recreation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Makiki Forest Recreation Area and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside
You can take time to visit Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside during your travels to Honolulu. Discover the area's waterfalls and monuments.
Things to do

Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset

Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village

Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Manoa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Yes the ocean was a beautiful site to see
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
view good, no microwave , barely any toilet paper , no plunger, small toilet , bidet thing didnt work dead batteries
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
No better place to stay on Oahu. 10/10
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
Everyone we encountered as soon as we got there was super helpful and friendly. Henry was one of the bell boys when we pulled up. He was quick to help us and make us as comfortable as possible and we even cane back later to ask him for recommendations for food and things to do. He really went above ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Prince Waikiki
I had the opportunity to get a great opportunity to experience 3rooms it was an awesome experience and stay really loved the 33rd floor with the ocean view was more than enough I could ask for. The property and people were very welcoming and pleasant
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manoa

Tantalus
While visiting Tantalus, you might make a stop by sights like Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area.

McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center.

Palolo
While Palolo isn't home to many top sights, Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead and Waikiki Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Koreatown
Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

