Tantalus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.
Honolulu Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Honolulu Museum of Art in Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Straub Medical Center
If Straub Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Honolulu.
Hawaii Nature Center
Explore the great outdoors at Hawaii Nature Center and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Activities

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)

Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show

Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour

Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour
Our pick of the best Tantalus Hotel Deals

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Staff was amazingly nice!! Our room was full Ocean view!! Breath taking!! Would recommend it to everyone.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Great location. Awesome property
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Perfect location
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Clean room, breakfast was good
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
I’ve been a guest with multiple times and never have an issue. The Hotel does need an update on its rooms as the decor is very outdated. However the staff were polite and we really did enjoy how accommodating they were with young children. Also very close to shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Professional and great customer service
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tantalus

Makiki
If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

