Kaka'ako Travel Guide
Honolulu
Popular places to visit
Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
After visiting Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honolulu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Neal S. Blaisdell Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Neal S. Blaisdell Center on your trip to Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Ward Village Shops
During your visit to Honolulu, you can do some window-shopping at Ward Village Shops. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
You can take time to visit Hawaii Children's Discovery Center during your travels to Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops.
Kaka‘ako Farmers’ Market
During your trip to Honolulu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kaka‘ako Farmers’ Market. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Hawaii Opera Theater
You can enjoy a show at Hawaii Opera Theater on your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience
Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii
Top hotels in Kaka'ako
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Friendly staff, amazing pools and restaurants
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Very nice Hotel. Lovely big room. Comfortable beds and we had a great view and early check in which was very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Staff did an excellent job. No view of the ocean or beach. Garbage trucks woke us up almost every morning at 6:00am. Hotel was very walkable with a good restaurant in the hotel and many good restaurants around the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Excellent view! Large and clean room.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Very clean and amazing staff!!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kaka'ako
Downtown Honolulu
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.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Waikiki
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.
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.
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Emma Summer Palace and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
