Waikiki

Honolulu

Waikiki
Waikiki
Honolulu which includes general coastal views, landscape views and island views
Waikiki
Honolulu showing a high rise building, cbd and a beach
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.

A magnet for surfers since well before the Beach Boys sang about it in the 1960s, Waikiki also offers many activities for families, a vibrant nightlife and local culture.
Waikiki Beach is a great place to start your adventures in Waikiki. It is usually crowded, especially in winter when the surf swells, but it is the one beach that comes to mind for most people when they think of Hawaii. 

Rent a board and paddle out to the waves, where you’ll very likely find yourself surrounded by surfing pros. There are many excellent surf schools catering for all experience levels, so book in for a few lessons. For an alternative to surfing, try out any of the other water sports on offer, such as snorkeling, parasailing or scuba diving. 

Take a short stroll south to Kuhio Beach. This is a golden stretch of sand sheltered by a coastal wall, and home to Kapahulu Pier. The pier is a great place to visit at sunset.

Queens Surf Beach is at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki and provides a less frantic, grassier area, perfect for picnicking and gazing out to sea. While in the area, visit the Diamond Head State Monument, a calcite crystal crater that’s a Hawaiian landmark. A trail here takes you through a lit 225-foot (69-meter) tunnel to old military bunkers and a huge navigational lighthouse.

Head up Kalakaua Avenue, which runs behind Waikiki Beach, and into the heart of town. Along here, luxury-brand stores mingle with Waikiki’s high-end hotels, including the Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider hotel. Street performers bring the strip to life, and cocktail bars stay open until the early hours of the morning.

Families should take a trip Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium, which is home to more than 500 species of aquatic animals and plants. To get even closer to the aquatic environment, book onto a submarine tour, which will take you down to the Pacific bed to see wrecked ships and exotic sea creatures. 


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Top hotels in Waikiki

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is P11,681 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P11,681
P16,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,128 reviews)
"Fantastic property & area! It is easy for families with young kids."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundable
The price is P13,862 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P13,862
P19,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,004 reviews)
"Best stay I’ve ever had. I loved the complimentary beach chair and boogie board."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki
Prince Waikiki
4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI
The price is P15,746 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P15,746
P21,604 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,958 reviews)
"Not on beach front. It is in front of harbor. Nice view of the harbor and beaches. Beaches are Walkable distance. Stayed in club premier room. Lounge access was great. Thought food wasn’t great, we had something to eat every time and beer and wine all the time. Overall great experience."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Prince Waikiki
Wayfinder Waikiki
Wayfinder Waikiki
4 out of 5
2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI
The price is P8,658 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P8,658
P12,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,240 reviews)
"Great property, clean and confortable, walkable to shops, restaurants and Waikiki beach , great parking service … will stay again !"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Wayfinder Waikiki
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P22,340 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P22,340
P29,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,085 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P9,685 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P9,685
P15,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,237 reviews)
"Everything was great, except the parking. All the employees were lovely and helpful, the room was nice and comfortable, didn’t find out till the last day you could request a microwave in the room so that’s nice. It just sucks that the only parking they have is valet. Other wise you have to park down ..."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikiki

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McCully - Moiliili

McCully - Moiliili might not have many top sights, but Waikiki Beach Walk and Ala Moana Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

McCully - Moiliili
Ala Moana Beach Park showing surfing, tropical scenes and swimming

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Ala Moana
Each year on Memorial Day, O'ahu hosts a beautiful event called the Lantern Floating Festival, held at Ala Moana Beach Park. If you don't mind the crowds of people, this is a moving and emotional experience. People write messages on personal lanterns and float them out to sea

Kaka'ako

While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.

Kaka'ako
Downtown Honolulu which includes heritage architecture and a city

Downtown Honolulu

Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Honolulu
Diamond Head which includes a city, landscape views and a sunset

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

While visiting Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis featuring landscape views, a city and a coastal town

Kaimuki

While visiting Kaimuki, you might make a stop by sights like Diamond Head State Monument and Kapi'olani Community College Farmers' Market.

Kaimuki


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