Kaka'ako Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Ala Moana Beach Park featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and modern architecture
Sunset last night looking toward the departure route at the airport. Good spot this time of year for sunset photos. 

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Our pick of the best 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 AU$447 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$447
12 Apr - 13 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,825 reviews)
Great location! Loved it, definitely going back

Reviewed on 13 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 AU$506 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$506
18 Mar - 19 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! (3,893 reviews)
We had 2 rooms reserved and were able to open the connecting door which was great. We requested ocean view and got both ocean and city view which was great. They offer clean fresh beach towels every day. The location, cleanliness and friendly staff were all great. I recommend Marriott ...

Reviewed on 13 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 AU$562 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$562
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! (3,753 reviews)
Got a free upgrade to an ocean view room. Wonderful stay

Reviewed on 12 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 AU$475 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$475
12 Apr - 13 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! (4,827 reviews)
view good, no microwave , barely any toilet paper , no plunger, small toilet , bidet thing didnt work dead batteries

Reviewed on 11 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$837 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$837
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! (2,961 reviews)
Room was clean and unlike other motels these days, beds were made, room was tidied up, clean towels, and garbage emptied every day! Truly appreciated!! Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful!!

Reviewed on 13 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 AU$382 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$382
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,337 reviews)
Kiyomi at the front desk was especially helpful

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaka'ako

Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

Downtown Honolulu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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(1,448 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 Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center.

McCully - Moiliʻili


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