WAIKIKI SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS
WAIKIKI, OAHU
Waikiki is more than a place. Waikiki is an experience. And Waikiki's sights and attractions will help you discover why the past and the present unite here in so many fresh and unexpected ways.
WAIKIKI BEACHES
Waikiki has a variety of beaches to explore from Duke Kahanamoku Beach near the Hilton Hawaiian Village to San Souci Beach near the W, Honolulu. The main stretches of beach in Waikiki include:
WAIKIKI BEACH
This is the classic shoreline behind the Sheraton Waikiki, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Moana Surfrider.
KUHIO BEACH
When the world thinks of Waikiki, this golden stretch of sand along Kalakaua Avenue is what comes to mind. To the east, Kapahulu Pier extends into the Pacific giving you a stunning view of the Waikiki shoreline. The rock "Wall" shelters the beach, providing a tranquil spot to swim with the family.
QUEENS SURF BEACH
At the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, the beaches get less crowded and grassy areas spring up, offering pleasant spots for picnicking.
WAIKIKI ATTRACTIONS
Waikiki has a variety of attractions to see including the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium or the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. As the sun sets, shop, dine, dance, and listen to live music in venues like the new Waikiki Beach Walk and in hotels and resorts throughout Waikiki.
Beyond the borders of Waikiki, you'll discover a wealth of interesting attractions, from the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor to the legendary beaches of the North Shore.
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WAIKIKI HISTORIC TRAIL
To learn more about Waikiki's history, take a stroll along the Waikiki Historic Trail, which highlights 23 historic sites, 19 of which are marked by Bronze surfboards with a wealth of historical information.
The trail begins at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and takes you to sights like the sacred Wizard stones off of Kuhio Beach; King's Village, a shopping center that was once the residence of King Kalakaua; and the Duke Kahanamoku statue. From Hawaiian artifacts on display in hotel lobbies to the weathered photos of Waikiki's surfing past in Duke's Canoe Club , an exploration of Waikiki's history will make your stay even richer.
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