Equus Hotel & Marina Tower

Simply, Waikiki has it all...
Situated near just about everything, The Equus is an ideal base for afternoons of adventure. Ala Moana Mall is within walking distance, as is Ala Moana Beach Park, where you can enjoy surfing or sunning. Here on business? The Hawaii Convention Center is right around the corner. Whatever your whim, our friendly staff can help you plan a spectacular Oahu vacation.

Area Attractions & Tourist Areas:
USS Arizona Memorial
No.1 Arizona Memorial Pl. 808-422-0561
Commemorating the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this memorial houses the sunken hull of the battleship USS Arizona.

Battleship Missouri Memorial
Pearl Harbor, near the USS Arizona Memorial 808-973-2494
The world's most famous battleship is open to the public.

Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St. 808-847-3511
The state museum of natural and cultural history features daily activities, special exhibits and craft demonstrations.

Chinatown
Nimitz Hwy at Maunakea St.
Take a morning to troll through this historic Honolulu district, a wondrous maze of shops, open markets and art galleries.

The Cirque Hawaii Theatre in Waikiki
325 Seaside Ave. 808-922-0017
A nightly show performed in the former home of the IMAX theatre, the six-member team's pedigreed show-biz experience includes Cirque du Soleil, Siegfried and Roy, and the Moscow State Circus.

The Contemporary Museum
2411 Makiki Heights Dr. 808-526-0232
Enjoy ever-changing exhibitions of contemporary art from 1940 to the present, which are on display in this renovated estate on 3.5 acres of terraced gardens. You'll also fine a gourmet cafe and unique museum shop.

Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy. 808-621-8408
Get lost in the "World's Largest Maze", see 21 different varieties of pineapple, and take home some fresh pineapple and unique souvenirs.

Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 S Beretania St. 808-532-8701
Hawaii's only general fine arts museum boasts an internationally acclaimed Asian art collection. Six charming courtyards surround thirty galleries, a gift shop, the Garden Café, and a theater.

Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave. 808-971-717
This 40-acre zoo houses over 300 species of animals. Exhibits include 7.5-acre African Savannah set against the backdrop of Diamond Head.

Iolani Palace
364 South King St. 808-522-0822
The Iolani Palace is one of the most impressive structures in Honolulu and holds much of the state's history in its walls. The Palace was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani, the last king and queen to rule Hawaii.

Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., Laie, HI 800-367-7060
At this lush 42-acre theme park one hour from Waikiki, families have fun learning culture! Friendly hosts illustrate the lives of Polynesian villagers in Samoa, Tonga, Aotearoa New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Old Hawaii, and the Marquesas. Island replicas and true natives add to the authentic experience.

Sea Life Park
41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy. 808-259-2500
Located across from Makapuu Beach, this educational park features more than 4000 creatures in simulated natural habitats.

US Army Museum of Hawaii
Saratoga and Kalia Rd. 808-955-9552
This private organization supports the development of the U.S. Army Hawaii Museum's exhibits and educational programs. Exhibits include the military history of early Hawaii through the Vietnam conflict.

Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua Ave. 808-923-9741
Honolulu's public aquarium features more than 2,000 marine animals from Hawaii and the tropical Pacific on exhibit. Open daily 9-5, (closed Christmas).