Waikiki Beach at a Glance
Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu is Hawaii’s most popular and visited beach.
It is located on the southern part of the island next to
Diamond Head. The beach is two miles long and across from
it on the other side of the street you’ll find many hotels,
restaurants, gift shops and beach bars. At the eastern side
of the beach, right at the foothills of
Diamond Head, there is a large and beautiful oceanfront
park called
Kapiolani Park.
If you like watersports you will be able to rent all kinds
of equipment on the beach. Some of the most popular things
to do in the ocean at Waikiki Beach are
surfing,
bodyboarding, parasailing,
snorkeling and canoe riding. The beach has showers,
restrooms and phones all over. During the summer the surf
is high, so if you are not sure about the water conditions,
ask the lifeguards.
Waikiki Beach is usually crowded, but if you don’t mind
the crowds, Waikiki Beach is a true paradise. In the evening
hours, there is music entertainment at the numerous beach
bars and restaurants. During the weekends, you are welcome
to join a movie festival right on the beach. It is presented
on a big screen near Kapiolani Park. If you like picnics,
go to the eastern side of the beach where Kapiolani Park
is. There you will find all necessary picnic facilities.
Waikiki Beach in Bullet Points
- Hawaii’s most popular beach
- Famous and crowded beach
- Many hotels, restaurants, beach bars and activities
along the two-mile-long beach
- Picnic area at Kapiolani Park
- Watersports equipment is available for rent on the
beach
- High surf during summer
- Evening music entertainment at Waikiki Beach’s bars
and restaurants
- Beach movie performance on the weekends
Waikiki Beach Facilities (top)
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Phones
- Picnic tables
- BBQ facilities
- Lifeguards
Waikiki Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Bodyboarding
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Canoe riding
- Catamaran sailing
- Fishing
Location / Driving Directions to Waikiki Beach
From Honolulu International Airport, head north from Rodgers
Boulevard. Go 0.1 mile and turn right at N Nimitz Highway.
Go 1.4 miles and take the H1 E ramp to Dillingham Boulevard.
Go 5.1 miles and take Punahou Street exit 23. Go 0.2 mile
and turn right at Punahou Street. Go 0.4 mile and turn right
at Philip Street. Go 238 feet and turn left at Kalakaua
Avenue. Go 1.7 miles and arrive at Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki.
Address: Waikiki Beach, HI, 96815
Waikiki Beach Map (top)
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Waikiki Beach Weather (top)
Now
75°F
Windchill:
75°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Honolulu, HI, US
Wind: 8 mph NE
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.01 in steady
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 5:52 pm
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Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 71°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sun
Hi: 85°F
Low: 72°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Waikiki Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Waikiki Beach Video (top)
Waikiki 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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