Western Honolulu Travel Guide
Honolulu
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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
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very expensive parking - that should be noted on the reservations
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
Place needs renovation, AC filter needed cleaning, AC didn't get cool, bad odor in closet. Tight parking spots, needs lines repainted.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Our room was in the recently renovated Rainbow Tower and it was very nice. The extra touch’s, like the hooks for hanging every day items, the long dresser with Lots of storage, and the extra shelves above the fridge were very helpful for a long stay. Housekeeping was very friendly and thorough. It ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Convenient
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The room had a perfect view of Diamond Head and did not disappoint. The room was clean and staff was very helpful and accommodating. The beach was steps to the beach and would stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Historic Trail and Kamehameha Shopping Center.
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.
