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.
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.
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 Tantalus
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
This place truly has everything! It’s perfect for families with kids—friendly staff, excellent facilities, lots of activities, and clean, comfortable rooms. The dining credit per stay is a great bonus, and there are plenty of shops nearby. You don’t even need to leave the property to enjoy the peaceful ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Centrally located.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Bedding could be better
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Room was nice but no refrigerator or microwave in room which I think should be included.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
Beautiful pool. Expect it to be pricey it is Hawaii! Seafood buffet was a good experience in the hotel. But be aware for resorts here there is a $45 daily hidden fee they dont tell you about. Besides that the Prince Waikiki gets a 4/5 from me.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Twin Fin Hotel
make sure that all the bottles are filled in the bathroom. There were four people in the front. I check out, but only two were helping and the room needs a slight update
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
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 Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Kapena Falls Trailhead.
Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex or Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead.
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.
