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!

#beaches
#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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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is S$429 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
S$429
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (3,840 reviews)
The staff were great, the hotel is very nice. It is on Waikiki beach. Floors 30 and above with a balcony view can see forever up the beach. The room was in good shape and the bed was comfortable. Now the tower opposite our building was undergoing repair work. The Marriott sent out an email saying ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb, 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
The price is S$394 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
S$394
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (4,773 reviews)
The rooms were spacious and clean, comfortable bed beautiful views best experience will be back that’s for sure

Reviewed on 12 Feb, 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$810 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$810
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (2,921 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Feb, 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 S$420 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
S$420
21 Feb - 22 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! (8,810 reviews)
Everything was perfect. From the moment we checked in to all the fun we had on site and off. This place is so beautiful and so perfect. Food, fun, everything is so close by and decent prices for being on an island. Definitely worth the price and can’t wait to go back!!!

Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$463 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
S$463
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,381 reviews)
Our room was very clean. All the staff we dealt with were excellent and we were provided with great service. We liked the location because it was located west of the hustle and bustle of Waikīkī but still close enough to the action. We were surprised how quiet our room was considering how big the ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026

Prince Waikiki
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is S$312 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$312
22 Feb - 23 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! (5,091 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
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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
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

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


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