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$6,788 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$6,788
NT$10,135 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,846 reviews)
Old room, old bed, everything is overprice. Overall this is horrible hotel, should never recommend to any other travelers

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

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$7,920 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$7,920
NT$11,479 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,903 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

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$8,954 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$8,954
NT$12,745 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! (3,765 reviews)
everything was great!

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

'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$7,620 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$7,620
NT$11,137 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (4,837 reviews)
We stayed for 2 days and 2 nights at Hyatt. I picked this hotel because it is so closed to the beach. Just cross the street away from the beach. You can get beach towel, beach chair and boogy board from the hotel which were awesome. The staff were all nice and very kind. They greeted us right away. ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

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$14,770 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
NT$14,770
NT$19,498 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (2,969 reviews)
Amazing staff & accomdations… Colette in scheduling Charles Denning guest services Alex in security They were all top-notch and over the moon helpful

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

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$5,960 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$5,960
NT$8,662 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
Their was an extra 42$ a day that racked me up 200 dollars more

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

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(233 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(10,927 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
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

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


Kaka'ako, HI