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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Kaka'ako
Ala Moana Beach Park showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and a beach
Sunset last night looking toward the departure route at the airport. Good spot this time of year for sunset photos. 

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Popular places to visit


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 6.028.422 ₫ per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
6.028.422 ₫
8.865.918 ₫ total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (8,835 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 25 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 7.351.092 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
7.351.092 ₫
10.436.086 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,918 reviews)
Clean room, the bed was very comfortable, everything looked as pictured! The fridge froze our food even on the lowest setting, but that could’ve just been our specific room we didn’t end up switching. The staff were friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend the hotels luau and surfing lesson!! Both ...

Reviewed on 25 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 7.878.052 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
7.878.052 ₫
11.093.826 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (3,799 reviews)
Great view of the ocean & mountains from our room.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 6.718.740 ₫ per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
6.718.740 ₫
9.696.212 ₫ total
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,856 reviews)
The staff were wonderful. Especially the staff near the elevators that help handicapped people like us. The hotel has an elevator system that is not handicap friendly as part of their efforts to keep the hotel room floors secure from non-hotel guests. I understand and appreciate keeping bad actors ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 11.232.152 ₫ per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
11.232.152 ₫
14.950.098 ₫ total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (2,985 reviews)
Clean room, great staff. Central Location to food and shopping. Beach access is down the way a little. Rain closed the pool and amenities, but when you only have a few days on vacation everyone was still in the pool and looking for service

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach

4 out of 5
120 Kaiulani Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 6.033.692 ₫ per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
6.033.692 ₫
8.468.259 ₫ total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,336 reviews)
There are no kettles or microwaves in the rooms which is frustrating. After asking, I was told that there was only one microwave on the property and it was in the basement near the laundry room. Each time I wanted a cup of tea I had to take two elevators. And then wait in line to use it. Ridiculous. ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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(107 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
McCully - Moiliʻili

McCully - Moiliʻili

Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center.

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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