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 P11,575 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P11,575
P17,134 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (8,196 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P9,506 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P9,506
P14,827 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (3,356 reviews)
"The location was perfect. 2 miniye walk to beach."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P12,715 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P12,715
P18,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (4,035 reviews)
"Our second time here, great views, friendly staff and awesome food."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P15,830 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P15,830
P22,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,751 reviews)
"The location was perfect everything was walking distance to shops and restaurants. The pool was beautiful and we enjoyed the food and entertainment at the swell pool"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Wayfinder Waikiki
Wayfinder Waikiki
4 out of 5
2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI
The price is P9,487 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P9,487
P13,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (1,299 reviews)
"Good swimming pool and balcony. Drinks, coffee and baked goods were expensive."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Wayfinder Waikiki
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P22,136 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P22,136
P29,593 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,100 reviews)
"Overall, it is a great hotel. Great location. Nice lodgings. For us, it felt a bit too much. It was a revolving door of visitors and was really missing that aloha welcome and individual customer service. They could also do much better with communication and signage. I don’t know that we will stay ..."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikiki

Pan Am Building!

Koreatown

Though Koreatown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.

Koreatown
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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 Hawaii Children's Discovery Center and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

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 Diamond Head.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis


Waikiki