Hawaii Kai Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Maunalua Bay Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maunalua Bay Beach Park during your trip to Honolulu?
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.
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.
Waikiki Beach Walk
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Waikiki Beach Walk, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Things to do
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
Top hotels in Hawaii Kai
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Pools were extremely cold Most the slides were closed Jacuzzi was closed
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
The only hotel I keep going back to!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The room was not as clean as I would have liked upon check-in (stains on walls and curtains, hair in bathroom, spots on faucet, sand on balcony) but the staff made up for it by cleaning the room perfectly everyday. The housekeeping manager personally called to apologize which I never expected. Overall ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
I was not told the hotel is under construction and they would start from 9-5 and we couldn’t rest at all, especially that I’m pregnant and wanted to rest more and couldn’t . There was no hot water and I called them 4 times and basically said it is what it is . They couldn’t even move us to different ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Property was really clean and offered great amenities! Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Prince Waikiki
The room was very clean, and the staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawaii Kai
Eastern Honolulu
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Kahala Beach might round out your trip.
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki
While visiting Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, you might make a stop by sights like Niu Valley and Kawaikui Beach.
Kahala
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kahala. A stop by Kahala Beach or Kahala Mall might round out your trip.
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.
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.
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.
