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.
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
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Sunset Dinner Cruise with Polynesian Show
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Decent pool and nice lobby lounge area. Staff are excellent. My bed was worn and needed to be rotated if not replaced.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Hotel is older but comfortable. It is clean and maintained. The area is probably not the best in Honolulu but it is close to the airport and there is a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
1) shuttle to airport 2) restaurant in front the building 3) 24/hr. convenience store in lobby 4) kama'aina discount code ( ask ) 🏨da KiNe😇
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Friendly staff, good food and drinks and beachfront access.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The room was nice and clean and was cleaned daily
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
Great view awesome staff
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Historic Trail and Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Performing Arts Center.
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 Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Kapena Falls Trailhead.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.
