Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
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Neighbourhood: Ala Moana - Kakaako
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George S
1 contribution
Mar 2022
Very beautiful location, excellent for surfing, fishing, paths for bike riding and walking, popular for wedding shoots, the best sunsets and views of waikiki with diamond head also one of the best spots if you want a private air show to watch the fighter jets doing maneuvers over pearl harbor . But there is a dark side to it, the park used to be a landfill in the 50s or 60s and many bodies were dumped there leaving it haunted to this day. Do not swim there with any scratches wounds or open sores unless you want to catch MERSA or STAPH infection. Very dangerous at night. Used to live there when i was homeless.
Written 21 February 2023
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Adventure10082
Fort Pierce, FL1 contribution
First I have to say I am a little biased. My husband and I got married here at Kakaako, standing on the rocks with the water splashing below us. So, needless to say it was beautiful. While we were there, some construction was going on, so we just avoided the orange netting around certain areas, but I'm sure they are done by now. This is a beautiful, yet often overlooked park. The view is amazing. We watched ships in the far distance for about an hour. There are covered areas and benches. Nice area to walk around. We went back 8 months after getting married and did pictures on a slightly rainy day, but the beautiful rainbow that appeard over the hill at the entrance was worth the dampness. If you've done Waikiki, and it was a little too hustle and bustle for you, head to Kakaako Waterfront Park. No solicitors to bother you.
Written 24 August 2004
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,763 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This is an amazing beach! It's beautiful, has incredible views, and it's not as crowded as some other beaches, at least not while we were there.
Written 19 December 2015
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Philips V
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
Jun 2019
This park is surrounded by many homeless people. We had a real bad experience. We were on our way to airport on the rental car, we had 3 hrs to kill before heading to airport and it was sunset time so thought lets see one more sunset in Ohau before leaving. So went here parked our car and went to see the sunset. We were back in 30 min but was shocked as some one broke our passenger window, opened our trunk and emptied the whole trunk. Lost 5 suitcases which had by laptop, DSLR, hard drive and so on .. Luckily the passport was in my wife handbag. Thus after returning the damanaged car we returned back to Canada with empty-handed. Luckily we had wallet and passport. So please don't leave anything in the car. I don't want anyone face the same experience we faced with our 10 years old son. All his toys and fav book along with his gadgets were stolen that day. Eventhough we had 10 amazing days in Hawaii this last day comes to our memory when anyone says about Hawaii.
Be careful and have a nice trip.
With Regards
Phils
Be careful and have a nice trip.
With Regards
Phils
Written 18 May 2020
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enk_wanderlust
Las Vegas, NV139 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Growing up in sweet Hawai'i nei, Kakaako was one of my favorite places to visit. To just sit out on the rock wall, plate lunch in hand staring out into the ocean. My last visit I noticed that the park hasn't been maintained. The grass was overgrown, weeds everywhere, trash all over the place and graffiti. What a shame. I don't know if maybe in the few months since I last visited they cleaned it up, but I sure hope so. It wasn't reflective of the Kakaako I remember.
Written 17 June 2014
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Daeun S
Hong Kong, China29 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
I was waiting for my friend and as a tourist after 4pm (which is the time most attractions close), I instinctively looked for the sea. The closest park was the Kakaako Waterfront Park. It was so unexpected, I walked and walked and went over the little hills where everyone was lying down soaking the sun or taking wedding photos. Once I finally reached the top, I saw the beautiful sparkling sea water ahead of me. I walked on the rocks and could see 3 people snorkelling while I listened to the waves crashing on the rocks below me.
The sight was mesmerising. Also it wasn't crowded at all! I love love loved it. The sunset was beautiful too. I probably took way too many photos. Oh and then after the sunset, we realised that the view from the left side of the park is better because you can see Diamond Head. There were a lot of photo enthusiasts on that side haha.
Warning: There are lots of wild cats around but they don't seem harmful at all. :) Lots of homeless too, but they aren't really in the way, only in the shower areas. Didn't bother me at all.
The sight was mesmerising. Also it wasn't crowded at all! I love love loved it. The sunset was beautiful too. I probably took way too many photos. Oh and then after the sunset, we realised that the view from the left side of the park is better because you can see Diamond Head. There were a lot of photo enthusiasts on that side haha.
Warning: There are lots of wild cats around but they don't seem harmful at all. :) Lots of homeless too, but they aren't really in the way, only in the shower areas. Didn't bother me at all.
Written 21 January 2015
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Linda A
Los Angeles41 contributions
I've visited there many times with my daughter when she rode her bike, and with friends to cast a lei for her father whose ashes were scattered there. We've had picnics there. Now there is a Children's museum and the University of Hawaii Medical School is there, too. Changes have taken place, but the essence of the place remains. Memorials have been erected for the Japanese ship Ehime-maru and the crew members who perished when it collided with an American submarine. Local groups clean up the area in honor of and respect for the memories of those lost at sea.
Written 2 June 2013
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary4,333 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Kaka'ako Waterfront Park was really beautiful place, not as much crowded like Waikiki and all the well-known beaches.
It was very relaxing to spend some time in here.
It was very relaxing to spend some time in here.
Written 19 December 2024
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rickh57
Woodburn, OR405 contributions
Jul 2021
There were some big waves crashing in with lots of surfers riding them.
We watched for several minutes, enjoying the blue water and landscape. It was a fun spot to visit.
We watched for several minutes, enjoying the blue water and landscape. It was a fun spot to visit.
Written 8 July 2021
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Jessica C
Mililani, HI136 contributions
Jun 2017
Free parking & really nice walking/biking paths. Large homeless & cat populations though. Great area to watch the sunset. Always a lot of couples getting their wedding photos done here. Also has restrooms and two stairways to access the ocean. Near the cruise terminals.
Written 28 July 2017
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