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
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
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
Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
This hotel is not what you would normally expect with Best Western.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was clean but hotel is very dated. Staff was pleasant. Luckily there was oarkung available. There was a sign advising if parking was full to park at Best Western down the street. I would not feel comfortable walking in the dark. It was good for an early flight but wouldn't stay more than ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
It was okay, more like a motel. Rooms were very small
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The ocean was partly visible from the room. It was a very nice convenient location. Room is a little old, with mold in the tiles in the showers. Overall good. Staff at checking was very nice and helpful. Would come back again but will request a better view.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Great
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Amazing views and beautiful lobby
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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.
Moanalua
While visiting Moanalua, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Shafter and Moanalua Golf Club.
Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Kamehameha Shopping Center and Waikiki Historic Trail.
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 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Royal Mausoleum State Monument.
