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.
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.
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.
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
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Sunset Dinner Cruise with Polynesian Show
Top hotels in Manoa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
"First time in Hawaii and this place was awesome to us!!! Rooms were very clean! I liked that they had a lot of activities downstairs, 3 pools and a lagoon! If you have Kids, they’ll love it more than you will . All the kids we seen were having a blast at the pool sites."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
"Beach view and staff"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
"Personal excelente muy amables"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
"For the price paid for the room and its amenities, it was satisfactory. When we arrived, we were allowed to check in with minimal problems. Staff was helpful and was aware of our situation when we arrived due to our late flight arrival. The area around the pool was adequate and we had a good view ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
"This is huge property but ample amenities for all, elevators do get crowded at peak times but that’s all I could notice. Microwaves, water ice dispensers and laundry room ! Very well thought of and conveniently placed across this big big high rise building."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
"Friendly staff, great amenities and overall amazing time"
Reviewed on 25 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 Diamond Head 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.
