Hawaii Kai Travel Guide
Honolulu
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Popular places to visit
Maunalua Bay Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maunalua Bay Beach Park during your trip to Honolulu?
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.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
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
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
Top hotels in Hawaii Kai
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Great staff and the concierge was awesome! Great location to the beach and the best restaurants.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Room was good, just too noisy for the elevators.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Room was nice. Hotel was nice. In a great location. I disliked that kids were not allowed use floaties in the pool. Even when there was a private adult only pool.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
I stayed at the kalia tower room. I think it needs to be more updated. Hawaii is beautiful and there are lots of entertainment and activities offered this hotel. I plan on coming back to Hawaii. However a different tower not the kalia tower.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Twin Fin Hotel
The rooms are a bit small and dated but clean elevators are annoying you have to wait no matter what time of day/night
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawaii Kai
Eastern Honolulu
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Waialae Country Club or Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve might round out your trip.
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki
While visiting Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, you might make a stop by sights like Niu Valley and Kawaikui Beach.
Kahala
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kahala. A stop by Kahala Beach or Kahala Mall might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Ala Wai Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
