Title: Hawaii Kai Travel Guide: Best of Hawaii Kai, Honolulu Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hawaii Kai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawaii-Kai-Honolulu-Hotels.0-n553248635976008274-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Honolulu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Honolulu.d1488.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Honolulu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Honolulu.d1488.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hawaii Kai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hawaii-Kai.d553248635976008274.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hawaii Kai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawaii-Kai.d553248635976008274.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hawaii Kai Travel Guide ## Honolulu ![Hawaii Kai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/bec954b8-70d2-45c4-8663-b67a4b4484b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hawaii Kai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/bec954b8-70d2-45c4-8663-b67a4b4484b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Commute to more beaches. 🚙 #beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6376/2f0bc8db-8698-4b55-9c1a-037b32da30d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you're looking for a challenging, quick hike with gorgeous 360-degree views, head over to Koko Crater. This extinct volcano crater used to house a railroad jutting up the near vertical side of the volcano crater and was used as a bunker during WWII. Some remnants still remain today and are now used to perch upon the best lookout spots to ooo and ahh over views of Diamond Head, Moanalua Bay, and out towards Makapu'u on the Eastern Shores of Hawaii Kai. When I used to live in Hawaii Kai when I attended UH Manoa, this was my exercise five days a week, since I lived right across the street. I lovingly call this climb "The Stair Master of Death" TIP: Go early for sunrise to beat the heat, or go late for sunset when it isn't as crowded. If you go in the evening, be sure to bring a headlamp to safely make your way back down. Bring water and your camera, and be careful after heavy rain when the steps can be slippery. This hike is not for the faint of heart or those with a severe fear of heights. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/ee4403f5-0f95-49c8-b33f-7d08e993e290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Railway hike...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/3ac22153-366c-4748-af5b-6a6da8168101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hawaii Kai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Honolulu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu.dx1488) --- ### Popular places to visit ![This beach is more for water sports than laying out! #LifeatExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/0dd99e8f-46a3-43b3-8fd6-2f683e6856a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maunalua Bay Beach Park Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maunalua Bay Beach Park during your trip to Honolulu? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maunalua-Bay-Beach-Park-Honolulu.d553248635976194539.Attraction) ![Waikiki Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6001233/e502870d-2752-4ec5-873c-913e527316fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikiki Beach 4/5(37 reviews) Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikiki-Beach-Waikiki.d6001233.Attraction) ![Pearl Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/144367/05efe0b6-3e08-4510-af9e-33eb64358f48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pearl-Harbor-Western-Honolulu.d144367.Attraction) ![Honolulu_AlaMoanaCenter_6064923_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064923/7a42ad5a-f14d-471c-8072-4c486949ade5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ala Moana Center 4.5/5(25 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ala-Moana-Center-Ala-Moana.d6064923.Attraction) ![Honolulu_HonoluluHarbor_6181247_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6181247/0f6fabdd-9f34-4fb6-aeeb-ff772ad81733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Honolulu Harbor 4.5/5(12 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu-Harbor-Kalihi.d6181247.Attraction) ![Honolulu_WaikikiBeachWalk_6167947_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167947/019d9a50-f478-49b4-8a81-61278b646eab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikiki Beach Walk 4.5/5(4 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Waikiki Beach Walk, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikiki-Beach-Walk-Waikiki.d6167947.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Humpback whale breaching ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/495172/10292ffc-ab0c-4edf-855a-769436f13d73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise £62 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/early-bird-whale-watch-cruise.a495172.activity-details) ![Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47173645/fec648ef-5b8d-4be6-b7af-b7171a072131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour £33 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tribute-to-pearl-harbor-arizona-memorial-and-honolulu-city-tour.a47173645.activity-details) ![Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/387828/b5953ccc-6c81-494c-b0d7-b6190d3cf6a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed) £56 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waikiki-deluxe-catamaran-whale-watching-cruise-whales-guaranteed.a387828.activity-details) ![Whale Watching from Oahu on Glass Bottom Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47115033/98db6a45-8200-44ea-9334-993b93f36b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu £29 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-waikiki-whale-watching-cruise-from-oahu.a47115033.activity-details) ![Best of Pearl Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49909478/124aea5d-8629-4a8d-adde-5c278b84f18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience £129 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/new-tour-best-of-pearl-harbor-the-complete-experience.a49909478.activity-details) ![Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46975419/5475ae18-3455-46bd-afaf-16c249e396d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikiki: Parasailing in Hawaii £33 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waikiki-parasailing-in-hawaii.a46975419.activity-details) [See all activities in Honolulu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Honolulu.d1488.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Hawaii Kai ![Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5400/5306/w4000h2663x0y0-0d503f6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £249 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,841 reviews) The staff were great, the hotel is very nice. It is on Waikiki beach. Floors 30 and above with a balcony view can see forever up the beach. The room was in good shape and the bed was comfortable. Now the tower opposite our building was undergoing repair work. The Marriott sent out an email saying ... Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=5306&PinnedHotelID=5306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008274) ![Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19988/w3840h2518x0y3-8a5eae98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa 2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI £236 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,763 reviews) Very clean room. Corner with a balcony which was nice. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=19988&PinnedHotelID=19988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008274) ![Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7400/7385/f0832aaf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort 2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI £469 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,928 reviews) Staff were friendly and courteous, rooms are very clean and spacious Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=7385&PinnedHotelID=7385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008274) ![Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13900/13857/69f2d50a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort 2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI £263 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (8,816 reviews) The room and the resort were very clean. Staff were very friendly. Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=13857&PinnedHotelID=13857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008274) ![Prince Waikiki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/300/287/8631c9f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Prince Waikiki 100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI £269 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,382 reviews) Our room was very clean. All the staff we dealt with were excellent and we were provided with great service. We liked the location because it was located west of the hustle and bustle of WaikÄ«kÄ« but still close enough to the action. We were surprised how quiet our room was considering how big the ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=287&PinnedHotelID=287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008274) ![The Twin Fin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34498/4ed2681d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Twin Fin Hotel 2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI £181 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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A stop by Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Kahala Beach might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu-Eastern-Honolulu.dx553248633938969657) ![Caption---- Kuliouou Ridge Trail in Hawaii Kai, Oahu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471716/dc31d1de-6340-4574-af67-f21953f89af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kuliouou - Kalani Iki While visiting Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, you might make a stop by sights like Niu Valley and Kawaikui Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu-Kuliouou-Kalani-Iki.dx553248635976471716) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048742/46c7502d-91d3-4846-9f33-73770c5ff09e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kahala 4.5/5(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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu-Kahala.dx6048742) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu-Palolo.dx553248635976622089) ![Honolulu city landscape with mountains and blue sky near Kaimuki / Kahala on Oahu, Hawaii. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008151/1d77e2c3-4620-42d5-a08a-1969b36ca98d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honolulu-Kaimuki.dx553248635976008151) ![Diamond Head which includes a city, landscape views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501235/74ca466b-a440-47ad-ae8b-3203633600b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis 4.5/5(3 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are top sights worth seeing. 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