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! #beaches #lifeatexpedia
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! #beaches #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

Popular places to visit

Sunset last night looking toward the departure route at the airport. Good spot this time of year for sunset photos. #hawaii #honolulu#Oahu #sunset#goldenhour#outdoors#nature

Kaka'ako Waterfront Park

After visiting Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honolulu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
IBM Building

Ward Village Shops

During your visit to Honolulu, you can do some window-shopping at Ward Village Shops. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

Ward Village Shops
Waikiki Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and swimming

Waikiki Beach

4/5(37 reviews)

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.

Waikiki Beach
Pearl Harbor

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.

Pearl Harbor
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Ala Moana Center

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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.

Ala Moana Center
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Honolulu Harbor

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Honolulu Harbor

Top hotels in Kaka'ako

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 6.026.200 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
6.026.200 ₫
8.839.080 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 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! (3,824 reviews)
Clean, fresh, updated room with comfortable beds and a nice layout. Convenient location to attractions, beach, restaurants and shopping. Construction was ongoing, but we were warned and upgraded.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 5.712.520 ₫ per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
5.712.520 ₫
8.384.328 ₫ total
28 Feb - 1 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! (4,754 reviews)
The staff was wonderful

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is 6.829.058 ₫ per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
6.829.058 ₫
9.519.981 ₫ total
4 Mar - 5 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! (3,382 reviews)
Excellent hotel although our shower was leaking and had been for some time.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Prince Waikiki
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 12.697.374 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
12.697.374 ₫
16.666.017 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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! (2,917 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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 6.466.573 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
6.466.573 ₫
9.361.274 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 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! (8,806 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 3 Feb 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 4.151.574 ₫ per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
4.151.574 ₫
4.928.418 ₫ total
16 Feb - 17 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! (3,217 reviews)
The room was very clean. Close to a couple of dining options. Good service great breakfast. Comfortable and convienient. $15 uber ride to and from peral harbor. It was great.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
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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
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
The Bishop Museum is the Hawaii State Cultural Museum and has collections to please everyone, from history to science to architecture. The original two buildings were built from lava rock that was sourced on site and are beautiful on their own. #lifeatexpedia

Kalihi

If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Kalihi

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