Western Honolulu Travel Guide
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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.
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.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park
Visit historic Pearl Harbor and step aboard an old war ship to see how the brave soldiers lived and served beneath the sea to avenge the Japanese attacks.
USS Oklahoma Memorial
You can learn about the history of Naval Station Pearl Harbor with a visit to USS Oklahoma Memorial. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour including Hanauma Bay Lookout
Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Great place to stay for a layover. Convenient to airport and Pearl Harbor.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Friendly staff, nice room just for a night before catch flight, smoking section outside, you can control air conditioning. This hotel has great restaurant! I might go back there just for the restaurant. Transport to airport was good too (free)
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
Nothing fancy but perfect for an overnight trip
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Clean room with a superb view. It was nice and quiet too
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Good
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Great location, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Beach access, chairs and boogie boards a nice touch.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Western Honolulu
Kalihi - Palama
If you're spending some time in Kalihi - Palama, 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.
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 Queen Emma Summer Palace and Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
