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

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

You can get tickets for a performance at Neal S. Blaisdell Center on your trip to Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Hawaii Children's Discovery Center

You can take time to visit Hawaii Children's Discovery Center during your travels to Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops.

Hawaii Children's Discovery Center

Kaka‘ako Farmers’ Market

During your trip to Honolulu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kaka‘ako Farmers’ Market. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Kaka‘ako Farmers’ Market

Honolulu Police Department's Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Honolulu Police Department's Museum during your travels in Honolulu. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Honolulu Police Department's Museum

Things to do

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)

£56
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Humpback whale breaching

Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise

£62
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise
Best of Pearl Harbor

New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience

£129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii

Waikiki: Parasailing in Hawaii

£33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waikiki: Parasailing in Hawaii
Sailboat at sunset in Oahu

Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)

£33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village

£87
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
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Top hotels in Kaka'ako

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is £472 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
£472
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
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is £250 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
£250
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! (3,833 reviews)
Yes, spa was nice and hot, staff very friendly

Reviewed on 9 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 £237 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£237
1 Mar - 2 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
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 £265 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£265
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! (8,819 reviews)
I like this place.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is £182 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
£182
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,085 reviews)
The rooms are a bit small and dated but clean elevators are annoying you have to wait no matter what time of day/night

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is £269 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
£269
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
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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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