Hawaii Kai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Bianca Photography
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Bianca Photography
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Bianca Photography
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Bianca Photography
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Popular places to visit

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maunalua Bay Beach Park during your trip to Honolulu? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Maunalua Bay Beach Park
Marshalls Beach

Marshalls Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Marshalls Beach during your trip to Honolulu? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Marshalls Beach
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

4.5/5(551 reviews)

Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.

Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Center

4.5/5(503 reviews)

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.

Ala Moana Center
Aloha Tower showing a city and skyline

Honolulu Harbor

4/5(131 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Honolulu Harbor
Royal Hawaiian Center

Royal Hawaiian Center

4/5(281 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Royal Hawaiian Center

Activities

Oahu Submarine Scooter Adventure

Oahu Submarine Scooter Adventure

AU$286
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oahu Submarine Scooter Adventure
Full-Day Guided Adventure in Koko Head Stairs and Southeast O'ahu

Full-Day Guided Adventure in Koko Head Stairs and Southeast O'ahu

AU$122
Per adult
Full-Day Guided Adventure in Koko Head Stairs and Southeast O'ahu
Hike to the top of KokoHead Crater

Hike to the top of KokoHead Crater

AU$144
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike to the top of KokoHead Crater
Banana Boat Fun!

20 Minute Banana Boat Ride on Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai

AU$90
Per adult
20 Minute Banana Boat Ride on Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai
Sea / Eat & See The North Shore

Sea / Eat & See The North Shore

AU$228
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sea / Eat & See The North Shore
Students will create this fun tropical design on a chocolate bar

Tropical Palm Tree Chocolate Decorating Class

AU$137
Per adult
Tropical Palm Tree Chocolate Decorating Class
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Our pick of the best Hawaii Kai Hotel Deals

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$507 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$507
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (7,728 reviews)
"The staff here was fantastic. The bartender remembered our names on the second day!"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$598 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$598
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,373 reviews)
"Overall the property was good. The in house restaurant for breakfast was terrible $38 USD for a basic bland buffet. Once I saw it I knew I didn’t want to eat there and especially for that price. We stayed here 2 other times and the restaurant was under different management and you could also order ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$492 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$492
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,739 reviews)
"staff was great and the security was great also."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$518 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$518
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,895 reviews)
"Close to all shops restaurants two views"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki
Prince Waikiki
4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$578 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$578
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,640 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Prince Waikiki
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$326 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,479 reviews)
"Would come back again!"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

The Twin Fin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hawaii Kai

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Portlock

If you're spending some time in Portlock, Koko Head and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Portlock
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve showing landscape views and general coastal views

Eastern Honolulu

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Koko Head or Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve might round out your trip.

Eastern Honolulu
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Kuliouou - Kalani Iki

While visiting Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, you might make a stop by sights like Niu Valley and Kawaikui Beach Park.

Kuliouou - Kalani Iki
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Kahala

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Kahala
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Palolo

While Palolo isn't home to many top sights, Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead and Waikiki Beach Walk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Palolo
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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.

Kaimuki

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