Waikiki

Honolulu
Waikiki
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.

A magnet for surfers since well before the Beach Boys sang about it in the 1960s, Waikiki also offers many activities for families, a vibrant nightlife and local culture.
Waikiki Beach is a great place to start your adventures in Waikiki. It is usually crowded, especially in winter when the surf swells, but it is the one beach that comes to mind for most people when they think of Hawaii. 

Rent a board and paddle out to the waves, where you’ll very likely find yourself surrounded by surfing pros. There are many excellent surf schools catering for all experience levels, so book in for a few lessons. For an alternative to surfing, try out any of the other water sports on offer, such as snorkeling, parasailing or scuba diving. 

Take a short stroll south to Kuhio Beach. This is a golden stretch of sand sheltered by a coastal wall, and home to Kapahulu Pier. The pier is a great place to visit at sunset.

Queens Surf Beach is at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki and provides a less frantic, grassier area, perfect for picnicking and gazing out to sea. While in the area, visit the Diamond Head State Monument, a calcite crystal crater that’s a Hawaiian landmark. A trail here takes you through a lit 225-foot (69-meter) tunnel to old military bunkers and a huge navigational lighthouse.

Head up Kalakaua Avenue, which runs behind Waikiki Beach, and into the heart of town. Along here, luxury-brand stores mingle with Waikiki’s high-end hotels, including the Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider hotel. Street performers bring the strip to life, and cocktail bars stay open until the early hours of the morning.

Families should take a trip Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium, which is home to more than 500 species of aquatic animals and plants. To get even closer to the aquatic environment, book onto a submarine tour, which will take you down to the Pacific bed to see wrecked ships and exotic sea creatures. 


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Top hotels in Waikiki

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P14,613 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P14,613
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,052 reviews)
"Very excellent property. The Beaty of this hotel is just across to the Beach."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is P17,991 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
P17,991
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,053 reviews)
"Walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P17,934 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
P17,934
per night
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,291 reviews)
"It was good."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is P15,348 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
P15,348
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, 9 restaurants, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,170 reviews)
"This was our second time staying at this property and we had a great time! Everything was as expected and location is awesome near everything in Waikiki. Notably, Nancy at check in was awesome and made us feel welcome right away after coming in from the airport. It was a great start to our trip!"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Prince Waikiki
Prince Waikiki
4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI
The price is P15,826 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P15,826
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,105 reviews)
"Very clean and staff was extremely helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Prince Waikiki
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P21,935 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
P21,935
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 poolside bars, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,775 reviews)
"Elevators took some time and it was frustrating that you couldn’t order food to the room and there weren’t many options on the grounds. Otherwise it was wonderful!"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikiki

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McCully - Moiliili

If you're spending some time in McCully - Moiliili, Old Stadium Park and Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i are top sights worth seeing.

McCully - Moiliili
Ala Moana Beach Park showing surfing, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Ala Moana
Each year on Memorial Day, O'ahu hosts a beautiful event called the Lantern Floating Festival, held at Ala Moana Beach Park. If you don't mind the crowds of people, this is a moving and emotional experience. People write messages on personal lanterns and float them out to sea

Kaka'ako

While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

Kaka'ako
Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

Downtown Honolulu

Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Honolulu
Diamond Head which includes a city, landscape views and a sunset

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

While visiting Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis featuring landscape views, a city and a coastal town

Kaimuki

While visiting Kaimuki, you might make a stop by sights like Diamond Head State Monument and Kapi'olani Community College Farmers' Market.

Kaimuki


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