Laniākea
DOWNTOWN HONOLULU
YWCA Laniākea Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and closed weekends.
Restaurants/Conferencing: Café Julia is open for limited dine-in and take-out services. Call (808) 533-3334 for reservations and pickup orders. Contact us here regarding venue rental and catering for private events. Visit www.cafejuliahawaii.net for more information.
If you are interested in other Laniākea facility rentals currently available for gatherings/activities, please scroll down and fill out the Facility Rental Inquiry Form below. One of our team members will be in touch with updates and availability when we receive your request.
About the Laniākea facility
Laniākea literally translated means 'open skies' or 'wide horizons.' This name is well-suited given both the open-air design of the building, and our mission of opening doors for women. The open-air corridors, courtyard and pool provide a Hawaiian sense of respite within the bustling business district of downtown Honolulu. Laniākea is home to an era of tremendous social awareness and change in Hawai‘i. Its history inspires generations of women to rededicate themselves to the cause of community service. Laniākea was designed by renowned female architect, Julia Morgan. Ms. Morgan is best known for designing Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. She was the first female architect to design a public building on O‘ahu. Ms. Morgan designed over 700 buildings in her career and listed Laniākea among her top 10 favorite projects.
Programs at Laniākea
Laniākea Restoration Underway to Preserve Historic Treasure
Construction will soon begin on the Laniākea Building Preservation and Gate Restoration Project, funded by the Save America’s Treasures grant through the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. This important project will help preserve and restore one of Honolulu’s most treasured historic landmarks, ensuring YWCA Oʻahu can continue its work of empowering women and eliminating racism for generations to come. Work is scheduled to begin on November 18. During construction, visitors may notice activity around the building façade, metal windows and doors, downspouts, and gates. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we carry out this project.
For questions about the project, please contact Rhonda Jones, Facilities and Projects Contractor, at [email protected].
Facility Rental Inquiry Form
For all other facility rental inquiries, please contact [email protected]