Manoa Travel Guide
Honolulu





Popular places to visit

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Hawaii at Manoa during your visit to Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead
Take a hike through the lush Hawaiian rainforest to discover a wealth of flora and Oahu’s most impressive waterfall.

Queen Emma Summer Palace
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Queen Emma Summer Palace during your travels in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its local tours.

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.

Lyon Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Lyon Arboretum during your stay in Honolulu. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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.
Things to do

Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset

Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona

Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
Top hotels in Manoa

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Clean
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
We had a view of the beach. Loved it. Due to the weather we couldn’t use the pool
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Beautiful Resort
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Prince Waikiki
This is a great property for beautiful views. While on the property, there was construction near the front door . They do not have shuttles from the airport to your hotel room unless you pre arrange. They do not receive you with Leis. The tiles from the pool were falling off, the paint near the pool ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manoa

Tantalus
While visiting Tantalus, you might make a stop by sights like Honolulu Museum of Art and Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House.

Makiki
If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.

Koreatown
Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

