A free coworking space for Hawaii's small business community.
Tidepools is CPB's community workspace in the heart of Downtown Honolulu at Central Pacific Plaza.
Open and free to use to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders, no CPB account required.
Where big ideas come to life
Everything you need to plan your visit.
How to book your workspace.
Open seating and single-occupancy phone booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Conference rooms are available by reservation only.
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Monday through Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Reservations are limited to one per day per individual, business, or group, with a maximum of three reservations per week. Conference rooms are limited to three reservations per week to keep the space available for the full community. -
CPB account and priority
A CPB account is not required to use Tidepools or reserve a conference room, but CPB account holders have priority for reservations. The space is open to the community.
What you'll find when you get here.
Nearly 1,000 square feet of professional workspace in the heart of Downtown Honolulu. Take a 3D virtual tour to preview the space before your visit.
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Workspace options
Open seating for individual or collaborative work. Single-occupancy phone booths for private calls or focused individual work. Open seating and phone booths are first-come, first-served with no reservation required. -
Conference rooms
Reserved conference rooms are equipped with teleconferencing capabilities and a basic HDMI connection for displaying content on in-room screens. Conference rooms are by reservation only. External storage devices cannot be used in the conference rooms. -
On-site and in the building
Captivating art displays from local Hawaiʻi artists, updated quarterly. Starbucks Coffee and Currents restaurant are both in the building and available throughout your visit and into the evening.
Shop local while you're here.
Tidepools Marketplace, adjacent to CPB's Main Branch, hosts a series of curated pop-up events featuring local small businesses, including baked goods, flowers, and everything in between.
Plan your trip to downtown Honolulu.
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Parking
Tidepools guests receive two (2) hours of free parking validation at Central Pacific Plaza, 220 S. King Street, Honolulu. Tidepools does not provide validation for parking at nearby lots. -
Public transportation
Biki bike share: Nearby stops #120 and #111. TheBus: Nearby stops #743, #1405, and #4400.
Common questions about Tidepools.
Can I bring guests?
Once you booked a conference room, you are able to bring guests up to the maximum capacity.
How do I modify or cancel a booking?
You may modify or cancel your request directly through your reservation confirmation email or by contacting the Tidepools team at tidepools@cpb.bank.
We’re committed to providing excellent service to our guests. To assist us in maintaining a consistently high level of service, guests are encouraged to cancel reservations that they will be unable to honor at least 60 minutes in advance on the day of the reservation.
What is your no-show policy?
If you do not honor your reservation and notify the Tidepools team within the first 15 minutes, your reservation will be canceled. Once the reservation is canceled it will be marked as a no show.
No-shows are quite disruptive to our coworking model, as it prevents other guests from accessing this valuable, free-of-charge community resource. If a guest accumulates more than five (5) no-shows within a 12-month period, we reserve the right to refuse future reservation requests.
What amenities are available in Tidepools?
Tidepools has open seating, phone booths, and conference rooms available for use. Open seating and phone booths are available on a first come first serve basis, and they cannot be reserved in advance. However, the conference rooms are by reservation only.
When you book a conference room, you’ll have access to a basic HDMI connection, allowing guests to plug in their laptops and display content on the in-room screens.
Guests who reserve Tidepools conference rooms are limited to 3 reservations a week, as this is a free resource. We do our best to have this resource available to the entire community.
*Guests cannot plug in flash drives or external storage devices into the computer.
What parking and transportation options are nearby?
Guests of Tidepools will be provided with two (2) hours of parking validation at Central Pacific Plaza (220 S. King St.).
Should the parking lot at Central Pacific Plaza be full, nearby public parking is available at Alii Place (1099 Alakea St.). A downtown Honolulu parking guide compiled by Honolulu magazine is also available here. Tidepools does not provide validation for parking at nearby lots.
Alternate modes of transportation include Biki (nearby stops are #120 and #111) and The Bus (nearby stops are #743, 1405 and 4400).
Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you have any questions about Tidepools or conference room reservations, contact us at tidepools@cpb.bank. For access to the Tidepools code of conduct click here.
Do I need to have a CPB account to use Tidepools?
Guests are not required to have an account with CPB to use the space and reserve the conference rooms. CPB account holders have priority for reservations.
Need help with a reservation or have questions about the space?
Contact the Tidepools team directly by email. Tidepools is also home to the CPB Rising Tide Community, a free resource for Hawaiʻi small business owners to access tools, assistance programs, and connections. Any small business in Hawaiʻi can join for free.