Kaka'ako

Honolulu

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!

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#lifeatexpedia
"I couldn't tell where heaven stopped and the earth began." - Forest Gump 🌴 #beachtips #lifeatexpedia
Kaka'ako
Ala Moana Beach Park featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and modern architecture

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Top hotels in Kaka'ako

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is S$437 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
S$437
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (3,786 reviews)
Great hotel to stay! The staff was very friendly and the hotel has great activities and a lot of amenities.

Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
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The price is S$429 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
S$429
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (4,727 reviews)
Our room was clean. The staff were friendly and courteous.

Reviewed on 17 Jan, 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is S$824 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
S$824
3 Feb - 4 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,896 reviews)
Everything wonderful

Reviewed on 19 Jan, 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is S$556 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
S$556
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,580 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is S$317 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
S$317
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,017 reviews)
Very happy to have stayed here

Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
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 S$435 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
S$435
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (8,791 reviews)
I had breakfast outside the hotel. I was not told that the hotel served breakfast. There was no breakfast menu in the hotel room. The host never mentioned anything about a complimentary breakfast to me or my wife.

Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaka'ako

Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

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.

Downtown Honolulu
Christmas Day afternoon at Magic Island, Honolulu.

Ala Moana

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(105 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
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
Pacific Heights

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.

Pacific Heights


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