Kaka'ako, HI

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 featuring modern architecture, tropical scenes and skyline
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


Kaka'ako Hotel Deals

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 NT$7,022 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
NT$7,022
NT$10,407 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (8,871 reviews)
Staff is great, resort is a bit crowded for the pool with a hot tub. But the rest is fine

Reviewed on 2026/3/24

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 NT$8,107 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
NT$8,107
NT$11,695 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,914 reviews)
Yes. I like to stay there

Reviewed on 2026/3/24

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 NT$9,225 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$9,225
NT$13,060 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,801 reviews)
Windows in our room leaked, the put a towel in it. We finally removed it when it started smelling musty. My husband fell off the platform out front, it took forever to get someone to help. Front desk employee who was just leaving work came over to help. She had to call repeatedly for someone to come ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/24

'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 NT$7,322 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
NT$7,322
NT$10,789 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,870 reviews)
Fantastic hotel and the best location. Right across from the beach! The hotel staff were amazing and very helpful when the worst storm in 20 years struck. They helped to keep everyone calm through the power outages. Our room was amazing. We were in a bedroom, ocean front suite and the views were ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/24

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 NT$13,691 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
NT$13,691
NT$18,223 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,979 reviews)
No did not meet my needs!

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

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 NT$7,287 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
NT$7,287
NT$10,233 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,350 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 2026/3/24

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 neighborhoods around Kaka'ako

Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

Downtown Honolulu

3.5/5(43 area reviews)

This area is a center for local government since 1845, this district boasts diverse architectural styles and historic landmarks, including ʻIolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and St. Andrew's Cathedral.

Downtown Honolulu
Christmas Day afternoon at Magic Island, Honolulu.

Ala Moana

4/5(235 area reviews)

Situated along Oʻahu's southern shores, this district boasts a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches and the world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center. Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Ala Moana
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Koreatown

Though Koreatown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.

Koreatown
Waikiki featuring landscape views, a sunset and a city

Waikiki

4.5/5(10,983 area reviews)

Famous for Waikiki Beach, this district boasts six beaches and a skyline filled with high-rises and resort hotels. Surfing enthusiasts can enjoy the ideal surf break, while Kalākaua Avenue offers luxury shopping and Kūhiō Avenue features diverse dining and nightlife options.

Waikiki
McCully - Moiliʻili

McCully - Moiliʻili

McCully - Moiliʻili might not have many top sights, but Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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


Kaka'ako, HI