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.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Find out about the history of Honolulu when you take a trip to National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and notable monuments.
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.
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.
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
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Manoa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
"Thank you to all the staff for making my birthday good"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
"This hotel is very conveniently located across the street from the beach and the view from the ocean front room is fantastic. Chairs and towels are readily available to bring to the beach, which is included in the resort fee. Staff is helpful and polite. However, this is not a luxury property. The ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
"Overall a nice experience but be careful of Oceanview and Oceanfront. Oceanview is the lower tier and will yield you a view of the back of the harbor (dirty) and parking lot. The ocean sits on the left but you have to be at the rightmost corner of your window."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
"The staff in checking was not welcoming at all. Very dismissive which I thought was very odd for a hotel that was claiming to be luxury. Not a curated experience at all. Rooms very fine but the bathroom was very dated for that price point. Door hinges were rusting and there were water stains on the ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
"This resort was the best. The beach, the water, pool, shops, restaurant (RumFire), rooms… just perfect. Such a clean place. Our view was breathtaking. I plan on staying here again next time we visit Oahu."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Waikiki Resort Hotel
"The staff front desk is not friendly no aloha vibes bad customer service"
Reviewed on 22 May 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.
Makiki
If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
