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.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center during your travels in Honolulu. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Aloha Stadium
Catch an event at Aloha Stadium during your trip to Aiea. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Great buffet. Great staff. Rooms a bit dated but clean
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
No problem
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
The bathroom had a shower drip that made it difficult to fall asleep. Also, the sink had a pretty moderate leak from the drain. Had to sacrifice one of my towels to soak up the water on the bathroom floor because of both leaks.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The room conditions were very old, the rooms look dated, the hallway dated. Our air conditioning did not work properly. Our bathroom door was old and didn’t stay closed with out slamming it. The door knob was falling off. The rooms carpet is dated. Wouldn’t stay in that tower again.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Overall a lovely experience. It would be a bit more helpful is the resort fee was discussed online before arrival. I think working out some kinks on the ocean facing side..one night woke up in the night by housekeeping delivering towels to the wrong room, another night woke up around 11am with alarms ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Western Honolulu
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Chinatown
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Chinatown. You might want to make time for a stop at Honolulu Harbor or TAG - The Actors' Group.
Moanalua
While visiting Moanalua, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Shafter and Moanalua Golf Club.
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 Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Kapena Falls Trailhead.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
