Kaka'ako Travel Guide

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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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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 featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and modern architecture

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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$446 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$446
22 Mar - 23 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! (8,794 reviews)
The staff were friendly. The amenities were great! You didnt have to leave the resort if you didn’t want to. Restaurants, ABC Store, Louis Vuitton store and more are on sight!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 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$482 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$482
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! (3,897 reviews)
Everyone was amazing, attentive and very accommodating! Also, the VIEWS were AMAZING and being able to hangout on the balcony in the evening and morning was just SERENE in every way possible! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND any floor from the 20th to the 33rd floor and NO the top level 33 doesn’t only have Suites! ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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$551 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$551
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (3,700 reviews)
Clean room. Great staff! Great location. Perfect!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is AU$855 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$855
27 Feb - 28 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,946 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$451 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$451
23 Mar - 24 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! (4,799 reviews)
Lovely room with a phenomenal view!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is AU$524 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$524
17 Mar - 18 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! (3,391 reviews)
Awesome 😎

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Prince Waikiki
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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
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 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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