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

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is P16,759 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P16,759
P23,476 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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 14 to Jul 15
P23,118
P30,931 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P24,782 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P24,782
P32,695 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (2,230 reviews)
"First time here and I will be staying here again for sure. So much to do and soo many places to eat"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Waikiki Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,976 reviews)
"Property location is very good, close to Waikīkī beach, walking distance to shops and food. Property amenities are also good. Only thing I felt was that property feels a little dated specially rooms and bathrooms. They can be little upgraded for the price of rooms. Parking is expensive but atleast ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Waikiki Resort Hotel
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 11 to Jul 12
P14,614
P20,701 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
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! (4,260 reviews)
"We appreciated getting a room upgrade. The room had an ocean front view which was beautiful."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach 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 P9,108 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P9,108
P13,418 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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