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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Kaka'ako Neighborhood Overview

Murals, Microbrews, and SALT-Soaked Skyline

6of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Ala Moana to the east, Honolulu Harbor to the west. Oahu's southern Pacific Coast surrounding Kewalo Basin and Kakaako Waterfront, backed up against Nimitz Highway.

📌Well known for: SALT hangouts, POW WOW murals, breweries, shiny condo spires.

👕You can spot a Kaka'ako local by: Athleisure, skateboard under arm, designer coffee in hand, a dog named Mochi.

👍Move here for: Walkable eats, oceanfront parks, sunset therapy, new developments.

👎The downsides are: Nonstop construction, scarce parking, premium everything.

✨The vibe around Kaka'ako is: Urban beachy, buzzy, art-sophisticated.

Murals, microbrews, sunset joggers, hipster dogs.

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Moving to Kaka'ako - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Oahu or deciding which part of the island fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Oahu guide for the big-picture view — or compare Kaka'ako against other parts of the island in our Oahu neighborhood guide.