Kakaʻako is one of the trendiest gathering places on the island, not least for its vibrant street art and unique urban development, Salt at Our Kakaʻako. Its charm lies in a combination of classy restaurants, hipster bars, small-batch breweries, great cafes, and designer boutiques.
Distance from Waikīkī to Kakaʻako: 15-minutes drive
Things to Do in Kakaʻako
- Take pics in front of buildings decorated in Pow Wow! street art
- Shop all the great retail outlets at SALT At Our Kakaʻako
- Visit Kakaʻako Farmers Market (Sat 8am-12pm)
- Beer-crawl around Kakaʻako bars, breweries, bottle shops and tasting rooms (there are plenty!)
- Visit Aussie-inspired Arvo for good Australian-style coffee
- Shop a great variety of shops at nearby Ward Village
Best Eats in Kakaʻako
- Merriman’s Honolulu (Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine): Tako & Country Bread; Cast Iron Organic Half Chicken; Waialua Chocolate Purse
- Moku Kitchen (Upcountry Cooking): Ravioli; Hand Tossed Pizzas; Strawberry Cream Pie
- 1938 Indochine (Vietnamese, Thai & Laotian): It’s all good!
- Highway Inn (Traditional Hawaiian): Signature Hawaiian Combo Plates
