Kaka'ako, HI

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!

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

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Kaka'ako Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is SAR 825 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 825
SAR 1,211 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,740 reviews)
Busy part of Waikiki on the strip. Fairly old accommodations with a lumpy mattress. One small pool and hot tub area that was always crowded. Overpriced for what you’re getting.

Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is SAR 1,035 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
SAR 1,035
SAR 1,433 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,373 reviews)
The room was clean and offered a pleasant view. While it is not located directly on Waikiki's main street, it still provides a lovely experience.

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Prince Waikiki
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is SAR 870 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
SAR 870
SAR 1,276 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,811 reviews)
Friendly staff and very clean

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is SAR 1,834 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
SAR 1,834
SAR 2,407 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,904 reviews)
The staff was extremely friendly. Room was very clean. View was amazing!

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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 SAR 885 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
SAR 885
SAR 1,294 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,794 reviews)
There was lot of foot traffic coming from surrounding areas. There’s no telling who’s actually staying in the hotel

Reviewed on 1 February 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

3 out of 5
1830 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 546 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
SAR 546
SAR 648 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,409 reviews)
The staff are so nice and helpful

Reviewed on 30 January 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
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Other neighborhoods around Kaka'ako

Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

Downtown Honolulu

3.5/5(43 area reviews)

This area is a center for local government since 1845, this district boasts diverse architectural styles and historic landmarks, including ʻIolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and St. Andrew's Cathedral.

Downtown Honolulu
Christmas Day afternoon at Magic Island, Honolulu.

Ala Moana

4/5(233 area reviews)

Situated along Oʻahu's southern shores, this district boasts a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches and the world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center. Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Ala Moana
Waikiki featuring landscape views, a sunset and a city

Waikiki

4.5/5(10,927 area reviews)

Famous for Waikiki Beach, this district boasts six beaches and a skyline filled with high-rises and resort hotels. Surfing enthusiasts can enjoy the ideal surf break, while Kalākaua Avenue offers luxury shopping and Kūhiō Avenue features diverse dining and nightlife options.

Waikiki
Bright red Chinese lantern hanging in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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.

Chinatown
McCully - Moiliʻili

McCully - Moiliʻili

McCully - Moiliʻili might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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


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