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 15 to Apr 16
NT$7,022
NT$10,407 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (8,842 reviews)
Our room was in one of the non-renovated towners (Diamond Tower). It was a bit dated, but fine. the location of the hotel is great and there are a lot of on-site amenities. Overall, it was a very nice stay. I'm still attempting to get a copy of my folio after a couple of e-mails to the suggested ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/20

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$8,119 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
NT$8,119
NT$11,712 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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! (3,895 reviews)
Clean rooms, staff nice, on the older side, but updated.

Reviewed on 2026/3/20

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$9,238 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$9,238
NT$13,079 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! (3,780 reviews)
Yes and the view was great

Reviewed on 2026/3/21

'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$7,022 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
NT$7,022
NT$10,420 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,851 reviews)
good location

Reviewed on 2026/3/21

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$11,012 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$11,012
NT$15,031 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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)
I've been stayed every time when I visit Waikiki. Always good. Always satisfied. Oceanfront room, absolutely gorgeous.

Reviewed on 2026/3/20

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 22 to Mar 23
NT$7,287
NT$10,233 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,344 reviews)
Hotel had a power outage. I had to walk 26 flights and the hotel only offered one cup noodles and a bottle of water which was no longer available.

Reviewed on 2026/3/20

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
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