Waikiki, HI

Honolulu

Waikiki featuring landscape views, a sunset and a city
Waikiki featuring landscape views, a city and a sunset
Honolulu which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views
Waikiki showing surfing, a sunset and general coastal views
Honolulu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and a city

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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Waikiki Hotel Deals

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
$511 nightly
The price is $603 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$603 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,355 reviews)
"The pool is separate from the adults' pool so that kids can have fun, and it even has a slide, which is great. There's also a Honolulu Coffee and cookie shop so you can take a quick break. I'd love to stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
$290 nightly
The price is $342 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$342 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,403 reviews)
"I love this hotel, the view when checking-in is gorgeous, beach access is also a plus and you have a few pools to choose from. There’s a few restaurants walking distance if you’re not wanting to go to Waikīkī. My only complaint would be the parking fees which is ridiculously too pricey. I believe ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
$251 nightly
The price is $296 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$296 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
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! (4,393 reviews)
"All the staff were very nice and the room was nice too."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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
$316 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$373 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,144 reviews)
"Very nice place, good location, the gym is a good addition and pool experience is beautiful. Everyone here is on vacation and that's what it feels like. The hotel staff does a good job keeping things tidy and neat. I would come back and spend a weekend here again!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Resort Hotel

Waikiki Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, HI
$216 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
$255 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,207 reviews)
"Breakfast time will open little later."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Waikiki Resort Hotel
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI
$315 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$373 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,220 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Prince Waikiki
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Other neighborhoods around Waikiki

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McCully - Moiliili

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

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

Ala Moana

4/5(233 area reviews)

Situated along Oʻahu's southern shores, this district boasts a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches and the world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center. Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Ala Moana
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Makiki

If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Doris Duke Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Makiki
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

3.5/5(43 area reviews)

This area is a center for local government since 1845, this district boasts diverse architectural styles and historic landmarks, including ʻIolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and St. Andrew's Cathedral.

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

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

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


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