Queen's Surf Beach at a Glance
Named after Queen Liliuokalani because her beach house and
its pier used to stand here, Queen's Surf Beach is located
right in
Waikiki and is actually a section of
Waikiki Beach. It is located between the Kapahulu Groin
on its west end and by the
Waikiki Aquarium on its east end.
The Kapahulu Groin was built in 1951 and surfers named
it The Wall, or in short Walls. Walls is also the name of
the nearby surf break, which is reserved exclusively to
bodyboarders (no surfboards are allowed within 150 yards
of it and the area is marked by buoys). Another popular
big-wave surf spot, named Cunha's, is located straight out
from The Wall.
In the park near The Wall is a bronze sculpture, which was
dedicated by the City and County of Honolulu in 2003. Designed
by artist Robert Pashby, It’s called “Surfer on a Wave”
and it is a monument to surfing in Waikiki.
The Walls also marks the western boundary of the Waikiki
Marine Life Conservation District, which goes all the way
from The Wall east to the
War Memorial Natatorium. In this area, fishing and removing
marine life is prohibited.
If you like movies, come here on weekend evenings when free
outdoor movies are shown on a big movie screen (you can’t
miss it, just look out for the large construction right
on the beach). The whole event, known as Sunset on the
Beach, includes music entertainment prior to the movie
and food booths and begins at around 4 p.m. The movie begins
around sunset, or around 7 p.m.
So besides being a bodyboarder's paradise, Queen's Surf
Beach is also a great spot for snorkelers. There is a reef
in front of the Waikiki Aquarium where snorkeling is good
when the water is calm. Queen's Surf Beach is also known
as a popular gathering spot for Honolulu’s gay community.
Queen's Surf Beach in Bullet Points
- A popular beach for bodyboarders, known as The Wall,
or Walls
- Good snorkeling at the reef near the Waikiki Aquarium
- Free outdoor movies on large screen
- Popular gathering spot for gay community
Queen's Surf Beach Facilities (top)
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic tables
- Food stands
- Equipment rental
- Parking
Queen's Surf Beach Water Activities
- Bodyboarding
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Fishing
Queen's Surf Beach Location
Address: 2800 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Queen's Surf Beach Map (top)
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Queen's Surf Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Honolulu, HI, US
Wind: 16 mph NE
Humidity: 46%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.03 in steady
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 6:42 pm
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Thu
Hi: 77°F
Low: 67°F
Scattered Showers
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Fri
Hi: 78°F
Low: 67°F
PM Showers
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Queen's Surf Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
(top)
Queen's Surf Beach Video (top)
Queen's Surf Beach Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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