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Waikiki at a Glance

Most visitors who say they are going to Hawaii spend their time here, in Waikiki. Waikiki is located on the island of Oahu and is a neighborhood of the city Honolulu. It’s in Waikiki where most of the hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues are located.

Waikiki is also known for its world-famous beach, and no matter what day it is, you’ll find hordes of people sunbathing, surfing and playing in the water. Waikiki is Hawaii’s center of the tourist industry and many high-rise hotels stand on the shoreline, including historic hotels that date back to the early 20th century, such as the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, also known as “The Pink Palace of the Pacific” and the Moana Surfrider Hotel, also known as “The First Lady of Waikiki.” It was the first hotel, built in 1901. Other luxury hotels are the Sheraton Waikiki, the Halekulani Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki and the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Waikiki means “spouting waters” in the Hawaiian language. Up until the beginning of the 20th century, Waikiki was separated from the island’s interior by springs and streams. It was a wetland, full of fishponds and swamps. Then the Ala Wai Canal was built to drain the area, which turned Waikiki into a prime real estate location. Waikiki stretches from the Ala Wai Canal to Diamond Head, another world-famous Hawaiian landmark. The extinct volcanic crater is visible from anywhere on Waikiki Beach.

The beach itself is rather narrow in some areas and had its problems with erosion in the past. This led to construction of groins and beach replenishment projects. At one time in the 1920s and 1930s for example, sand from California was shipped here to replenish Waikiki Beach. Also, there are rocks and a coral reef on the nearshore ocean bottom, so swimmers should watch their feet. The reef is ideal for bodyboarders and surfers because it creates nice waves, especially during the summer months.


Waikiki in Bullet Points

  • Center of Hawaii's tourism industry
  • Many hotels, restaurants and shops
  • Location of world-famous Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Location

Waikiki is located on the south shore of the island of Oahu, one of the Hawaiian Islands. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east from downtown Honolulu.

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Waikiki Weather (top)

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79°F
Windchill:
79°F

Partly Cloudy
Location: Honolulu, HI, US
Wind: 13 mph NE
Humidity: 62%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in falling
Sunrise: 6:02 am
Sunset: 7:14 pm
Thu
Hi: 86°F
Low: 77°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
Hi: 89°F
Low: 76°F
Mostly Sunny

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King's Village Sheraton Moana

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