Tantalus Travel Guide
Honolulu
Popular places to visit
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.
Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Honolulu Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Honolulu Museum of Art in Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Straub Medical Center
If Straub Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Honolulu.
Hawaii Nature Center
Explore the great outdoors at Hawaii Nature Center and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Top hotels in Tantalus
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Excellent staff and great location
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Nice top floor
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The room was clean and neat upon arrival. The view was incredible. Easy access to shops, eateries and beach. The property was clean. It would be convenient to have a gym closer to the Rainbow tower. The closest fitness facility is on the opposite side of the property.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
I had a superb stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu. The location is outstanding, just steps from the beach, and the service was attentive and friendly. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, and the resort's amenities were top-notch, making it perfect for a relaxing ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Waikiki Resort Hotel
It was nice to be so close too the beach. The hotel was fine and the staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
We were pleasantly surprised! This hotel is really close to the airport and very well priced. Our room was immaculate and seemed recently renovated. There is a shuttle offered but we chose to park our rental and return it in the morning. The parking is not free but it’s expensive everywhere so we ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tantalus
Makiki
If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Emma Summer Palace and Hawaii Nature Center.
Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Manoa Valley Theatre or Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
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.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
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.
