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.
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.
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.
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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
Top hotels in Kaka'ako
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Great place to spend the weekend, multiple pools, eateries, stores all at around you. Always a wonderful time spent here!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Very noisy! The balcony’s are being replaced, which is a year long process, all of 2026, but let me book a room with a balcony which I couldn’t use. I would have stayed somewhere else if I had known.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Friendly and helpful staff, rooms clean and comfortable! Very close to beach and great walkway to beach!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
It was super nice and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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.
Koreatown
Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
