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Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

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#1 of 206 in Beaches in Hawaii
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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Soak up Hawaii’s island charm while relaxing on the sandy shores of Waikiki Beach. Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the beach borders the well-known neighborhood of Waikiki, once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known for its pristine white sand, bathtub temperatures, and spectacular views of the Diamond Head tuff cone, the beach serves as a popular place for watersports and sunbathing year-round. Try your hand at riding the waves with a surf lesson, or take a stroll along the boardwalk, where you will find a variety of oceanside dining options and street vendors. Put Waikiki Beach into our Honolulu trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Honolulu.
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  • I grew up watching Hawaii 50 and other TV shows featuring Waikiki Beach. Definitely a place to visit for families. 
    I grew up watching Hawaii 50 and other TV shows featuring Waikiki Beach. Definitely a place to visit for families.  more »
  • Very high traffic beach compared to others beaches visited on other Hawaiian Islands. Lively evenings, note there is there is a free show Sat/Tues 630pm that I recommend. The singers had a great... 
    Very high traffic beach compared to others beaches visited on other Hawaiian Islands. Lively evenings, note there is there is a free show Sat/Tues 630pm that I recommend. The singers had a great...  more »
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  • We visited Maui and Kauai but by far this was my girls favorite! Love this beach… let’s be real just stay here and enjoy the sand, sun and beach!
  • Spectacular beach. When we were there the waves were really tame. Curious what others notice. It's crowded. The sand is perfect. One of the things I look for in a beach is no or few rocks in the water at wading depth. This beach is great, at least the small section where we were. Almost no rocks to contend with while wading in.

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