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.
Honolulu Police Department's Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Honolulu Police Department's Museum during your travels in Honolulu. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu
Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Kaka'ako
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Room was clean. Staff very nice. Very nice resort
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
No free breakfast but surrounding restaurants were great
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Nice top floor
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Clean Room Great Staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Waikiki Resort Hotel
It was nice to be so close too the beach. The hotel was fine and the staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
We were pleasantly surprised! This hotel is really close to the airport and very well priced. Our room was immaculate and seemed recently renovated. There is a shuttle offered but we chose to park our rental and return it in the morning. The parking is not free but it’s expensive everywhere so we ...
Reviewed on 11 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.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Emma Summer Palace and Hawaii Nature Center.
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
