Waikiki Beach Tours and Activities

Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Oahu Island featuring tropical scenes and a beach as well as a large group of people
Waikiki Beach


Nowhere sums up the spirit of Hawaii more powerfully than its world-famous beach – so grab your swimming gear and prepare to be wowed by Waikiki!

It may sound like a cliché, but Waikiki really does epitomise the picture-postcard perfection of Hawaiian beach life. Palm-fringed sands, crystal-clear waters and endless azure skies provide the backdrop for the beautiful people to show off their toned bodies and sporting skills, or just lie back and soak up the sun.Waikiki’s fame chiefly rests on its reputation as a surfers’ paradise, a legacy of the legendary Hawaiian-born Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku, whose giant statue dominates the promenade. "The Duke" is credited with spreading the global popularity of the sport, and it’s easy to see why both novice and more experienced surfers continue to be drawn to this idyllic stretch of Pacific coastline. Sheltered by a natural reef, the waves are gentle enough for beginners and there are several schools based on the beach where you can sign up for lessons. Afterwards, watch in amazement as the experts effortlessly ride the rollers further offshore or show off their mind-boggling circus skills with a spot of tandem surfing.If you prefer your entertainment a little more passive, find a shady spot under a palm tree and settle back to watch the world go by. There’s always something interesting to see at Waikiki, from hula competitions and outrigger canoe races to free Friday evening firework displays. Take a dip in the warm lagoon or stroll along the promenade admiring the never-ending fashion parade. As the day draws to a close, people flock from far and wide to marvel at the spectacular sunset, before enjoying a meal or a drink in one of the popular bars and restaurants nearby or dancing the night away in the pulsating clubs.Waikiki’s popularity makes it a magnet for visitors all year round so, if you want to escape the crowds, head for the quieter stretches bordering Kapiolani Park. In either case, whether you prefer a more peaceful vibe or like to pitch yourself right into the action, there’s no better place to learn the true meaning of Aloha than right here on Waikiki Beach.

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Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
Waikiki Beach Tower by Tropical Escapes

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Reviews of Waikiki Beach

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
275
" "5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
233
" "4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
37
" "3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Awesome swimmig beach. water nice and warm.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Really busy ... obviously

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Loved the clear blue ocean but very disappointed that this beach is man made. Loads of rocks while swimming. Compared to beaches in Australia all sand, it was a let down. In saying that, it was still nice to swim in the clear ocean.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The surf is good for beginners, the water warm, and the beach nice. The body surfing was very ordinary if anything at all. The beach is iconic and may have different suitabilities at different times. It was good for beginning board riders.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

September has a lot of big waves

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very very busy beach. Sun beds and umbrellas are available to rent. Great place to rent a surfboard and head out into the very warm waters for a surf. Be careful as hundreds of surfers out there but enjoy it.

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Top Waikiki Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The Twin Fin Hotel
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
'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
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
4 out of 5
175 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Wayfinder Waikiki
Wayfinder Waikiki
4 out of 5
2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Wayfinder Waikiki
 OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
4 out of 5
2300 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
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