Kakaako

new urban · 96814

Kakaako is what happens when Honolulu decides to act its age. Glass towers from Ward Village and Our Kakaako rise where warehouses stood a decade ago, and the ground floors actually deliver: SALT at Kakaako anchors a walkable grid of izakayas, third-wave coffee, and cocktail bars that take ice seriously. Honolulu Beerworks and the monthly Eat the Street draw a crowd that skews young, employed, and date-curious. The tradeoff is honest. Rents are punishing, construction noise is constant, and the neighborhood still reads more lifestyle render than lived-in. For proximity to downtown jobs and Ala Moana, few districts compete.

5,983

singles 22–50

62%

male

$51,306

median income

$1,824

median rent

The data

Kakaako by the numbers

Kakaako runs male-heavy, about 62% men to 38% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Kakaako is about $51,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Hawaii doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Honolulu County leaned solidly Democratic, about 60% Harris to 38% Trump.
● Modeled · Hawaii Office of Elections certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in Kakaako pays about $1,820 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,000 Kakaako residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across Kakaako

Kakaako
Activity
The Escape Game Honolulu
Escape room center★ 5 · 11,098
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Spc 2404, Honolulu, HI 96814
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 11,098 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Escape Game Honolulu.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Kakaako
Dining
Moku Kitchen
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 3,311
Kakaako
Activity
Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)
Art museum★ 4.6 · 1,893
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
900 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96814
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,893 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Kakaako
Activity
Lucky Strike Honolulu
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 1,307
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,307 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lucky Strike Honolulu.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Kakaako
Dining
Merriman's Honolulu
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,013
Kakaako
Activity
Children's Discovery Center
Children's museum★ 4.6 · 740
Wheelchair access
Find it
111 Ohe St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 740 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 1 PM
Wed9 AM to 1 PM
Thu9 AM to 1 PM
Fri9 AM to 1 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Kakaako
Drinks
Bevy
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 517
Kakaako
Drinks
The Gatsby Hawai'i
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 493
Kakaako
Cafés
Jejubing Dessert Cafe
Dessert shop★ 4.5 · 492
Wheelchair access
Find it
1450 Ala Moana Blvd SPACE#1201, Honolulu, HI 96814
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 492 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Jejubing Dessert Cafe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Kakaako
Drinks
Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 418
Kakaako
Dining
Han no Daidokoro / Kaka'ako
Yakiniku restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 334
Kakaako
Activity
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing & Bar - Honolulu
Amusement center★ 4.8 · 321
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
506 Keawe St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 321 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Kakaako
Drinks
Proof Social Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 280
Kakaako
Drinks
The Social Honolulu
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 258
Kakaako
Cafés
9Bar HNL
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 248
Kakaako
Dining
vein at KAKA'AKO
Asian fusion restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 212
Kakaako
Cafés
KAKAAKO CAFE
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.4 · 182
Kakaako
Cafés
7Gradi Gelato
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 176
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
324 Coral St #103, Honolulu, HI 96813
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 176 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 7Gradi Gelato.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 7:30 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Kakaako
Dining
Tonkatsu Kuro
Tonkatsu restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 173
Kakaako
Cafés
Mangiamo Gelato
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 74
Wheelchair access
Find it
1515 Liona St Ste F11, Honolulu, HI 96814
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mangiamo Gelato.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Maps
Kakaako
Cafés
Malu Honolulu
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 60
Wheelchair access
Find it
661 Ke’eaumoku St #106E, Honolulu, HI 96814
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 60 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 8 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Kakaako

Kakaako by the numbers

Local date spots

The Escape Game Honolulu

Moku Kitchen

Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

Lucky Strike Honolulu

Merriman's Honolulu

Children's Discovery Center

Bevy

The Gatsby Hawai'i

Jejubing Dessert Cafe

Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine

Han no Daidokoro / Kaka'ako

Blade & Timber Axe Throwing & Bar - Honolulu

Proof Social Club

The Social Honolulu

9Bar HNL

vein at KAKA'AKO

KAKAAKO CAFE

7Gradi Gelato

Tonkatsu Kuro

Mangiamo Gelato

Malu Honolulu

Reach Kakaako singles right where they plan dates.