Waikīkī Beach

Waikiki Beach is a public beach, owned and operated by the City & County of Honolulu. It is open and accessible without formal charge to residents, non-residents and tourists. Regulations over park activties are set forth by the Parks Department, City & County code and Hawai'i Revised Statues.

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Kalākaua Ave Honolulu , HI 96815 United States

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CP

Very touristy but also a lot of fun. Great restaurants and bars . One of the liveliest places on Oahu. As a visitor this will probably be your main place to stay on the island .

Noel Clarke

This was an awesome beach . They have a section where the warm clean sea water is only waist height for 60 yards into it. Seems to have decent surf and everything you need near by as well .

Nene Benitez

Turquoise water, surfing and gorgeous weather make this a must see. Can be quite crowded on the weekends

Christi R

Sunsets are amazing -get a spot with a trop drink in hand well before the sun goes down. You won't be disappointed! Daytime snorkeling is great in the smooth waters, & the people-watching is fun too!

Camilla

Great great beach ! It's crowded , but you can definitely find a nice spot away from the crowd. Take some surfing lessons and enjoy yourself! Aloha ????

Kimo J.D. Stowell (RA)

Life's a beach , why not make it Waikiki? The Surfing , Sunning, and world class Shopping make the Waikiki neighborhood a great place to live. Why wait any longer... Read more

Erika Almeida

Main beach in Oahu, a must for any visitor, but don’t expect a calm beach where you can rest, unless you come early in the morning. Crowded and very agitated place where you see the sunset .

Richard Revilla

Awesome beach but extremely crowded . I'd recommend water shoes to protect your feet from the volcanic rock.

Nate Folkert

spend an afternoon near one of the big beach bars listening to live music while you jump waves thirty yards out in waist deep water

@MiwaOgletree

Reserve your spot on Waikiki Beach with Waikiki Beach Services @WBSHawaii! You can rent a set of umbrella and two chairs for only $40 all day! Cheapest deal on Waikiki Beach! In front of Royal Hwn

Damian Bayona

Gentle seas that stretch out for miles. One of the best spots to practice surfing . You can rent chairs, umbrellas and boards right on the beach for reasonable prices.

Rene T.

The evening sunset is a feast for all your senses.

DJ K-OSS/B-BOY KID ROCK®

It is such a beautiful day and I love doing my walks at this time in the morning because it's less crowded and you can really enjoy God's creation. I am blessed to have this when I'm home in Hawaii.

Lizz C.

The beach , sidewalks, and restaurants are all super crowded right now. Be careful of the rocks that collect at the edge of the tide and the water was a little gross because of how crowded it was.

Suprachibby

We went on a beautiful day and saw the sunset . This time of year is not as crowded as I heard it can get. Many hotels and restaurants nearby where you can grab a drink or food. Water felt nice!

Veronica V

Really famous beach :-) sure, its really nice, but If you go outside the city , there are simply wonderful beaches , much more better than this one and less crowded .

@MiwaOgletree

Don't miss Hilton's FIREWORKS on Friday evening starts around 7:40PM. Walk toward west (away from Diamond Head), pass RumFire (bar ) on the beach . 金曜日(7:40PM)の夜はヒルトンからの花火があります!

Caroline

Waikiki beach is probably one of the busiest beaches in Honolulu district. There is much to see here. A tourist magnet. The sunset is always a highlight. Should be seen and experienced.

Deb

Amaaaazing beach !!! Weird sand

Torzin S

One of most famous tourist traps in the planet. While the beach is quite OK, the over developed already destroyed it. Chaotic and full with tourists . There are many better beaches on Oahu.

Remo Malarik

Can't go to Honolulu without spending a day at Waikiki. Also a good place to find some surfing lessons.

Minmaya

It was first time since about 4 years ago. Waikiki Beach is always beautiful. The picture is a sunset that seems to be saying goodbye.

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Penelope Adams

son wasbased Waikiki Beach and enjoyed it always know he wishes he never came back, west coast or east coast, he has many regrets, which we warned him about, but he didnt listen to us of course

John Doe

Avoid swimming at Waikiki Beach/Kahala Beach/and South Shore when there is a strong stormy leeward wind (Kona Wind) coming from the South or South West. You will be swimming in raw human sewerage.

Kelley L.

Really nice sand and water. There are lots of tourists in the area so expect people to be in your photos.

Keith Kaplan

Love this beach . Can get pretty crowded but has some great surf spots and a nice sheltered area of the ocean for calmer water.

Deanna Peluso

A little bit of everything here at the beach . From sand, surf , to beach bars and catamarans. The perfect place to visit for a touristy time.

Matthew Reichardt

Beautiful view and perfect water. If you want a umbrella, bring $10. Worth it if you burn eat ;)

Elisabeth Riggs

If you want a beach and sun for a few days, this is it. No need to rent a car. Lots of good hotels a block off the beach .

T

Sunset is amazing here.

Riley Branham

One of the most well-known beaches on the planet, this 2-mile stretch of white sand and calm turquoise blue ocean is located on the south shore of Oahu. Read more

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Tune to 105 KINE FM for the traditional Hawaiian soundtrack to the fireworks show . After, try RumFire's Speakeasy party at the Sheraton. – Green Guide Editor

Karina Lopes

Don't forget to watch the sunset at the east part. It's really wonderful. What a view

Michael Mankowski

The Southern side from the Sheraton is the place to be day or night. Easy to enjoy the sun and surf...not to mention cocktails at Duke's or the Beach Bar

Magnus Jern

One of the best beaches in the world for surf beginners and occasional surfers. Long, long easy waves ! The beach is nothing special.

Dennis B

Avoid the daily $50 chair rental/reservation fee from Waikiki hotels and rent a chair from a local vendor for $30 per week!

Ciro Nigri

Crowded , noisy , windy and "surfy"; this is a place of contrasts... A narrow strip of sand with skyscrapers , hotels , malls , restaurants and boutiques meters away. There's always something, 24/7.

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Katherine

Crowded , short beach but worth the visit for the beautiful blue water

@popgloss

So beautiful. Stay for the sunset .

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Chris Raghoobar

Very, very, very nice beach . The sunsets are beyond beautiful to watch here.

Kevin Tak

Go to see beautiful sunset from the beach . Please check the sunset time and arrive there 15 minutes before the sunset .

Jen V

This is a total tourist spot, but a great beach to go to if your hotel is in Waikiki. They have places to rent anything you need from boogie boards , fins, etc.

Georgia Luddecke

Perfect spot to learn how to surf ! We booked lessons through Waikiki Shore Beach Services, they were great.

@MiwaOgletree

Learn how to surf , stand-up paddling or go on Outrigger Canoe Ride with Waikiki Beach Services! Look for the Purple Canoes ! Check in at the Royal Hawaiian Pool Deck information kooks!

Kevin S Oshiro

You can lay on the sand now, as well as go into the water.

UH Manoa

Just minutes away from UHM, this beach is popular with both visitors and residents. You can swim , surf , snorkel , dive, people-watch, or just bask in the sun (don't forget to use sunscreen !).

Degree Men

Located in idyllic Waikiki, Hawaii, Castles is a second reef break, and is the South Shore’s most famous surf break even though it only becomes rideable when wave heights reach 10ft or higher.

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Not to be missed, but the birdsongs just before sunset you have to listen! - Rene T.

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Kuhio Beach Park

Nice spot to surf and a good view of Waikiki Beach - David Soto

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Magic Island

Went during a windy and rainy day but still a nice walk around the area and beautiful. Would like to visit again when it is sunny! - Suprachibby

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Kaimana Beach Park

Swimming to the buoy and back a few times is a nice little workout! Plus you can usually see a good assortment of sea life :) - Seaira Kersch

8.7
Hawaiian
Duke's Waikiki

Breakfast buffet is really yummy. Fresh fruit, omlettes and great view on the beach. - DFB

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International Market Place

Tiki burger is new an has great jalapeño burgers ! - Darrel Anderson

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Outdoor Sculpture
Duke Kahanamoku Statue

The beach here is great! Lots of shops in the vicinity too. - Elan