Kaka’ako — Where Art and Living Meet
Honolulu, the Hawaiian capital, has a thriving street art culture. Local and global artists are constantly creating fresh murals. Murals are personal to individuals, tell a narrative, and are inextricably related to their Hawaii experiences and impressions.
Kaka’ako is one of Honolulu’s greatest neighborhoods for street art. It was predominantly an industrial neighborhood of warehouses and workshops between Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu. Today, it’s one of Honolulu’s trendiest neighborhoods, with a thriving real estate, food, drink, and arts scene.
Street art is an important component of what makes Kaka’ako unique. Street art is on almost every corner, and one could easily spend a whole day looking for murals. If you plan to move here, consider working with Kaka’ako HI real estate agent Chris Fidelibus to help you find the right property in a good neighborhood.
This piece will explore the Kaka’ako art scene to highlight why most people want to invest in this address.
The Pow! Wow Festival
The Pow! Wow festival sweeps over city streets once a year. Muralists from across the globe go to Kaka’ako for a week of painting hundreds of walls. Some artworks are only shown for a year until the following festival, so even if you’re thinking of buying a home in Kaka’ako, there’s a strong chance you’ll find something new every time. It is an excellent attraction that locals and tourists can explore outdoors.
Ahuahi Street
If you plan on investing in Kaka’ako real estate properties, Ahuahi Street is one the best areas to stroll and enjoy the art. It runs parallel to Ala Moana Boulevard and is a less congested roadway that brings you nearly across the Ala Moana Centre into downtown. It’s a terrific place to start your street stroll, with several large-scale paintings on the walls of the street’s higher buildings. The art along Ahuahi Street will catch your eye if you move here.
The Queen Street
You’ll likely come across many homes for sale along Queen Street in Kaka’ako. This lengthy boulevard runs the length of Kaka’ako and is home to many excellent murals. As with the other large streets, look for a few more obscure hidden murals on the little streets that branch off Queen Street. Queen Street is a wonderful starting point for a brewery tour if you like craft beer. On or around Queen Street, you’ll find Hana Koa Brewing Company, Aloha Beer Company, and Waikiki Brewing Company.
Mother Waldron Community Park
Mother Waldron Community Park may be found when going along Cooke Street. It’s a popular park with plenty of room, a playground for kids, and basketball courts. While walking around the park, have a delightful Taiwanese iced treat of bubble tea at Milky Way Hawaii Ice and observe the paintings that adorn the park’s structures and surroundings. The art scene here is incredible, and the best part is that once you move to Kaka’ako, you can always visit the park with either family or friends.
Kaka’ako has something for everyone: dining options or family-friendly cultural activities. However, the art scene is one of the standout features of this neighborhood. Moving here should be on your to-do list if you appreciate good art. Nearly every street has some captivating art, and it keeps changing every year, so you can rest assured you won’t get bored if you decide to make Kaka’ako your home.
