Things to Do
Lucoral Museum – Hidden Gem of Hawaiian Treasures
The Lucoral Museum in Waikiki offers a quiet and unique break from the beach. It focuses on corals, pearls, gemstones, and fossils from Hawaii…
Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Waikiki, made easy.
Beaches, stays, food, experiences, and practical local guidance for a better trip to Hawaii’s most iconic resort neighborhood.
Start with the essentials
Find your Waikiki
Waikiki is compact, but every part of the neighborhood offers a different rhythm. Start with the guide that answers your biggest trip question, then build outward from there.
Start at the shoreline
Beaches
Compare Waikiki’s best-known stretches for swimming, surfing, families, and sunset.
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Build your day
Things to Do
Find surf, culture, family activities, free experiences, and memorable evenings.
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Choose your base
Where to Stay
Understand the beach zones, resort areas, and tradeoffs before choosing a hotel.
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Taste the neighborhood
Restaurants
From oceanfront dining to quick local favorites, decide where your next meal fits.
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See more of Oʻahu
Nearby Attractions
Add Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, museums, parks, and natural highlights to the trip.
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WalkableMost Waikiki days work without a rental car
Plan with confidence
Make the neighborhood work for you
The best Waikiki itinerary is usually simple: choose the right base, group nearby experiences, and leave room for the beach.
- 1Choose your beach zone
Protected swimming, beginner surf, wider sand, and quieter edges are not all in the same place.
- 2Know what needs booking
Popular tours, restaurants, and Oʻahu attractions can reward a little advance planning.
- 3Move beyond the resort strip
Use walking, TheBus, trolleys, rides, or a carefully timed rental car day.
Make it memorable
Things to Do
Start with the experiences that make Waikiki feel distinct, from the water and shoreline to culture, music, and easy family days.
Things to Do
Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell
The Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell is one of the most scenic concert venues in Hawaii. It blends live music with one of the most…
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Leonard’s Bakery – Waikiki’s Best Malasadas
Just outside the busy hotel strip of Waikiki, a pink-and-white storefront on Kapahulu Avenue continues to pull long lines of visitors and locals. Leonard’s…
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Whale Watching from Waikiki
Whale watching is one of the top winter activities. Each year, humpback whales migrate from Alaska to Hawaii. They come to breed and give…
Meet the Pacific
Beaches
Waikiki is famous for its beaches. However, not all beaches here feel the same. Some are calm and perfect for beginners. Others are better…
Beaches
Kaimana Beach Waikiki (Sans Souci Beach): A Calm, Family-Friendly Escape
Kaimana Beach, also known as Sans Souci Beach, is a popular, family-friendly spot at the eastern end of Waikiki in Honolulu, Oahu. It is…
Beaches
Magic Island Lagoon
Magic Island is one of the easiest oceanfront parks to visit when staying in Waikiki. The man-made lagoon sits just west of Waikiki at…
Ways to explore
Activities & Tours
Find ocean adventures, guided island days, lessons, cruises, and experiences that are worth reserving ahead.
Tours
Waikiki Sunset Cruises
Find your place
Where to Stay
Choose the Waikiki location and hotel style that fit your beach priorities, budget, pace, and plans beyond the resort district.
Taste Waikiki
Restaurants
Plan around oceanfront tables, local flavors, casual favorites, breakfast, sunset, and the meals that deserve a reservation.
Restaurants
5 Tiki Bars Worth Visiting
Tiki bars in Waikiki are not just themed lounges—they are part of the area’s working nightlife. From historic beachfront venues to modern rooftop bars,…
Restaurants
House Without A Key – Waikiki’s Most Elegant Sunset Ritual
There are places in Waikiki where you simply go to eat. And then there are places where you go to slow down, take in…
Restaurants
Monkeypod Kitchen – Waikiki’s Modern Island Kitchen
There is a certain moment in Waikiki when the light softens, the ocean turns gold, and the entire shoreline slows down just enough to…
Restaurants
Duke’s – One of Waikiki’s Most Famous Beachfront Restaurants
Duke’s Waikiki is one of the best-known places to eat on Waikiki Beach. It sits inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort at 2335 Kalakaua…
Happening now
Events
See what is happening during your visit, including festivals, performances, cultural programs, markets, and seasonal highlights.
Events
In the Southern Sun: A Contemporary Hawaiian Art Experience in Waikiki
In the Southern Sun is an immersive contemporary art exhibition located in the heart of Waikiki at 2424 Kalākaua Avenue, inside the Hyatt Regency…
Events
Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show
The Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show is one of the most beloved free cultural events in Waikiki. Held near the ocean at…
Events
POW! WOW! HAWAI‘I
POW! WOW! HAWAII is one of the most famous street art festivals in the world. The event takes place each year in Honolulu, mainly…
Explore nearby
Nearby Attractions
Use Waikiki as a base for Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, museums, parks, and essential Honolulu landmarks.
Nearby Attractions
The Princess Kaʻiulani statue
The statue of Princess Kaiulani is located at 150 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, in central Waikiki. It stands within a small landscaped space known as…
Nearby Attractions
King David Kalakaua Statue
The statue of King David Kalakaua is located at the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki. Set within a small landscaped…
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Ala Wai Canal: The Waterway That Shaped Waikiki
The Ala Wai Canal is one of the most important waterways in Waikiki. Many visitors notice the canal while exploring the area, yet few…
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The Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Along the shoreline of Waikiki Beach stands a bronze statue of a barefoot man with his arms stretched wide toward the ocean. A long…
From local finds to icons
Shopping
Browse open-air centers, luxury streets, local products, markets, practical stops, and gifts worth taking home.
Shopping
What Does Kamaaina Mean in Hawaii?
Visitors to Hawaii often see the word Kamaaina on menus, tour ads, and hotel websites. At first, it may seem confusing. However, the meaning…
Shopping
Royal Hawaiian Center
Royal Hawaiian Center is one of the largest and most popular shopping destinations in Waikiki. Located along Kalakaua Avenue, the open-air complex combines retail…
Practical local guidance
Travel Planning
Work out when to visit, where to stay, how to get around, what to book, and how Waikiki fits into a wider Oʻahu trip.
Travel Planning
Best Sunset Cruises in Waikiki
Waikiki is one of the best places in Hawaii to watch the sunset. The coast faces west, the ocean is calm, and Diamond Head…
Travel Planning
Best Italian Restaurants in Waikiki
Waikiki is famous for beaches and sunsets. It is also one of the best places in Hawaii to enjoy Italian food. Within a short…
Travel Planning
Getting Around Waikiki
Waikiki is one of the easiest beach destinations in the world to explore without a car. The area is compact, walkable, and filled with…
Travel Planning
Beachfront Resorts
The beachfront resort in Waikiki offers direct access to the sand, ocean views, and full-service amenities in one location. You can walk from your…
One neighborhood, many ways to enjoy it
Make Waikiki your starting point
Plan the practical details, save the experiences that fit you, and leave enough time to enjoy the Pacific.