Makiki Travel Guide
Honolulu





Popular places to visit

Makiki Forest Recreation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Makiki Forest Recreation Area and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside
You can take time to visit Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside during your travels to Honolulu. Discover the area's waterfalls and monuments.

Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Waikiki Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Waikiki Beach, a popular beach in Honolulu. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the surfing spots.

Pearl Harbor
Explore the great outdoors at Pearl Harbor, a popular spot to commune with nature in Western Honolulu. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Ala Moana Center
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.
Top hotels in Makiki

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Excellent staff and great location
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The first room we had was very noisy. We asked to move and we were able to move the next day. Room was very clean
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The room was clean and neat upon arrival. The view was incredible. Easy access to shops, eateries and beach. The property was clean. It would be convenient to have a gym closer to the Rainbow tower. The closest fitness facility is on the opposite side of the property.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
I had a superb stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu. The location is outstanding, just steps from the beach, and the service was attentive and friendly. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, and the resort's amenities were top-notch, making it perfect for a relaxing ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Waikiki Resort Hotel
It was nice to be so close too the beach. The hotel was fine and the staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
We were pleasantly surprised! This hotel is really close to the airport and very well priced. Our room was immaculate and seemed recently renovated. There is a shuttle offered but we chose to park our rental and return it in the morning. The parking is not free but it’s expensive everywhere so we ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Makiki

Tantalus
While visiting Tantalus, you might make a stop by sights like Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area.

Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Emma Summer Palace and Royal Mausoleum State Monument.

Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Manoa Valley Theatre or Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.

Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Historic Trail and Kamehameha Shopping Center.
Makiki Travel Guide
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Makiki Forest Recreation Area
- Doris Duke Theatre
- Thomas Square
- Pearl Harbor
- Ala Moana Center
- Honolulu Harbor
- Waikiki Beach Walk
- Royal Hawaiian Center
- International Market Place
- Honolulu Zoo
- Diamond Head
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- USS Arizona Memorial
- Kualoa Beach Park
- Ko Olina Marina
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Kaneohe Bay
- Waimanalo Beach
