Hawaii Kai

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Hawaii Kai
Hawaii Kai
Commute to more beaches. 🚙 #beachbound
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. 

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Top hotels in Hawaii Kai

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is HK$1,871 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$1,871
HK$2,703 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (4,738 reviews)
Clean room excellent view

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is HK$3,813 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
HK$3,813
HK$5,004 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,905 reviews)
The resort was clean. Staff were friendly.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is HK$1,809 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$1,809
HK$2,653 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (3,795 reviews)
The room was very clean and well serviced throughout. The hotel amenities were terrific. We enjoyed our stay, thank you

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
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 HK$1,842 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$1,842
HK$2,693 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (8,777 reviews)
I would come here again and again. I stayed here 2 years ago and still dream about this vacation and hotel. Literally theeee perfect location ! Right in the heart of everything !

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

3 out of 5
3253 N Nimitz Hwy Honolulu HI
The price is HK$1,247 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,247
HK$1,480 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,191 reviews)
Room was nice and clean, a little outdated and run down but not overly noticable. Staff were great, it wasn't near as loud as I thought it would be with being so close to the airport. Breakfast and the free shuttle were also a great perk!

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

4 out of 5
175 Paoakalani Ave Honolulu HI
The price is HK$1,349 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,349
HK$1,990 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,185 reviews)
Excellent, very good.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Hawaii Kai

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Eastern Honolulu

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Hanauma Bay Beach 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.

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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.

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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.

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
Diamond Head which includes a city, landscape views and a sunset

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 Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis


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