Kaka'ako Travel Guide

Honolulu

Each year on Memorial Day, O'ahu hosts a beautiful event called the Lantern Floating Festival, held at Ala Moana Beach Park. If you don't mind the crowds of people, this is a moving and emotional experience. People write messages on personal lanterns and float them out to sea (not to worry, a boat with nets will catch them all so that there is no litter.)

TIP: walk or bike to the event, as parking is impossible.

During daytime, this beach is a great place for families and children, as there is a reef protecting the beach, which means no big waves!

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Each year on Memorial Day, O'ahu hosts a beautiful event called the Lantern Floating Festival, held at Ala Moana Beach Park. If you don't mind the crowds of people, this is a moving and emotional experience. People write messages on personal lanterns and float them out to sea (not to worry, a boat with nets will catch them all so that there is no litter.)

TIP: walk or bike to the event, as parking is impossible.

During daytime, this beach is a great place for families and children, as there is a reef protecting the beach, which means no big waves!

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#lifeatexpedia
"I couldn't tell where heaven stopped and the earth began." - Forest Gump 🌴 #beachtips #lifeatexpedia
Kaka'ako
Ala Moana Beach Park showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and a beach

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Top hotels in Kaka'ako

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 6.011.617 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
6.011.617 ₫
8.835.263 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 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! (8,838 reviews)
Fue mi primera vez en Hawai’i y realmente fue la mejor experiencia que pude haber vivido todo fue increíble y el hotel simplemente maravilloso!!!!! It was my first time in Hawaii and it truly was the best experience I could have had. Everything was amazing and the hotel was simply wonderful!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village 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 6.074.456 ₫ per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
6.074.456 ₫
8.909.861 ₫ total
20 Mar - 21 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! (3,886 reviews)
Great view. No hassle from timeshare sales. Loved the amenities. Auntie Reasa doing the cultural activities great. Please take advantage of them. Not planning on them but one of the highlights of trip. The garden at Dole plantation was beautiful. Enjoyed our trip. Would definitely come back in a ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is 7.235.816 ₫ per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
7.235.816 ₫
10.321.138 ₫ total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,739 reviews)
Nice room, well maintained and clean.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 11.532.778 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
11.532.778 ₫
15.297.471 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 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! (2,957 reviews)
We have stayed here at least 1/2 dozen times before. This time was absolutely terrible. Loud construction going on at the adult pool which lasted ALL day which were never made aware of prior to booking. Staff couldn’t be bothered at times and gave the worst overall service we have ever had in Waikiki. ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 6.260.127 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
6.260.127 ₫
9.141.663 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 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! (4,836 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is 6.967.338 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
6.967.338 ₫
9.696.489 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 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! (3,413 reviews)
Very clean rooms with a great view of the marina.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Prince Waikiki
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaka'ako

Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

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.

Downtown Honolulu
Christmas Day afternoon at Magic Island, Honolulu.

Ala Moana

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

Ala Moana
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Koreatown

Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Koreatown
Waikiki featuring landscape views, a sunset and a city

Waikiki

4.5/5(105 area reviews)

Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.

Waikiki
Bright red Chinese lantern hanging in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Chinatown

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Chinatown. You might want to make time for a stop at Honolulu Harbor or TAG - The Actors' Group.

Chinatown
McCully - Moiliʻili

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.

McCully - Moiliʻili


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