Hawaii Kai Travel Guide
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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 (Whales Guaranteed)
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Bumper Tube Adventures
Top hotels in Hawaii Kai
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Great view of diamond head and beach, as advertised. Bathroom lacked good lighting. Very clean. Great location close to restaurants, shopping and beach. Good amenities. But not on the beach
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
We enjoyed our one-night stay on property! The staff was awesome - front desk, valet, housekeeping, Swell bar & pool staff & DJ! The room was clean for the most part, with the exception of the two molded dresser drawers that were closest to the fridge. If we were staying multiple nights, I would ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
We were on the City view side. A hotel or condos building g across the street was having construction the whole time & our room was very noisy from it. As Leo the glass sliding door was our of line so it didn’t shut good.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Fantastic room with ocean view and scenic Waikiki beach.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
You can see the ocean from our room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Prince Waikiki
Great location; nicely appointed rooms; easy check in process; nice pool area; quiet air conditioning; lots of shops and restaurants to walk to; every room is either ocean front or ocean view. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Hanauma Bay Beach 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 Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.