Kakaʻako Murals (POW! WOW! Hawaii)
Kakaʻako
A street-art district in former warehouses in Honolulu, with dozens of large colorful murals. It is a popular photo spot.
Kakaʻako lies between Waikiki and downtown and was once an industrial warehouse district. Since 2011, the POW! WOW! Hawaii mural festival has invited artists from around the world to paint the warehouse exteriors every year. Dozens of giant murals now line Auahi Street, Pohukaina Street and Cooke Street, and the works are refreshed annually. At the heart of the district, SALT at Our Kakaʻako gathers cafés, craft beer bars and small shops, with monthly market events. Admission is free, and a daytime walk of about 1–1.5 hours is recommended. It is about 15 minutes from Waikiki by bus or taxi, and nearby roadside parking spots are metered.
Opening hours
Open all day (outdoor district)
Nearby sights
- King Kamehameha Statue
- ʻIolani Palace
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Chinatown, Honolulu
- Ala Moana Center
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
- Bishop Museum
- Waikiki Beach