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
A memorial to Pearl Harbor where you can learn more about one of the most tragic dates in American history.
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.
Top hotels in Western Honolulu
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Been staying here for over 40 years. My go to hotel for business around the airport. The staff treats me great. It’s a dated property. Hasn’t changed much. The negative part is the traffic noise from the freeway if you are close to the freeway wing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Friendly staff—very welcoming!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
The main reason to stay here is its proximity to the airport and the free shuttle. The hotel is old and in desperate need of attention. The staff was friendly and the shuttle was free.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Clean room , lots of shopping close by , lots of great food close by
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
The infinity pool by itself makes this property worthwhile. The staff are super friendly, the restaurants on site are awesome. The only issue I had during my stay was checking in to the room having lots of dead gnats everywhere on the nightstand and in the bathroom. I understand this could be because ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Reasonably close to the beach w ocean view if you’re lucky
Reviewed on 9 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 Kamehameha Shopping 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 Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
