Kaka'ako Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour
Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise or Fireworks on Fridays
Atlantis Undersea Submarine Adventure Waikiki
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Our pick of the best Kaka'ako Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Staff was very friendly but we traveled with a wheelchair user and after calling twice to confirm an accessible room and assured we had booked one, was informed that they only could provide a partially accessible room (which has a bathtub in it when someone who is paralyzed is impossible to use). ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Everything wonderful
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
We love our stay! Facility is super clean. Staff are always above and beyond helpful! This is a definitely a happy place!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Original room was a bit of a disaster - but the staff were outstanding in working with us to get a new room. Very impressed with the customer service
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Staff was helpful, parking situation on arrival was crowded and tough to navigate. Noise from freeway was loud, breakfast was also very busy but staff attentive. Very convenient to the airport
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
The room was clean, very comfortable and large enough for our family of five.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 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.
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 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Royal Mausoleum State Monument.
