Waikiki

Honolulu

Waikiki
Waikiki
Honolulu which includes general coastal views, landscape views and island views
Waikiki
Honolulu showing a high rise building, cbd and a beach

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

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P20,268 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P20,268
P27,371 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,212 reviews)
"Hotel needs entertainment. Location was convenient"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is P15,692 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P15,692
P22,218 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,003 reviews)
"Great location, amazing views. everything was walkable"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P23,118 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P23,118
P30,931 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,220 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. The hotel room was a little dated, but paradise made up for it."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P14,614 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P14,614
P20,701 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,242 reviews)
"I love how clean everything was. Everywhere you step was nice and clean The rooms are well kept and all the linens are very clean. Staff was always friendly no matter where you found them around the hotel. They always ask if anything was needed I am so I love with Hawaii and from now on I won’t be ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P14,341 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P14,341
P20,577 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,339 reviews)
"The Waikiki Beach Marriot is a vacation dream come true. Good food on site and many other options close. Rooms are clean and modern…..and for a 300 pound guy, both the wife and I found the bed very comfortable! Staff is friendly and helpful. Overall, this is a 5 star spot 🙌 Muhalo"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
3.5 out of 5
2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P9,065 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P9,065
P13,355 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Its was very clean; smelled great, good location!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikiki

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McCully - Moiliili

McCully - Moiliili might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

McCully - Moiliili
Ala Moana Beach Park showing surfing, tropical scenes and swimming

Ala Moana

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

Ala Moana
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Makiki

If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Doris Duke Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Makiki
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 Hawaii Children's Discovery 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


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