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Diamond Head from Waikiki - Honolulu
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Waikiki Beach: Spectacular Beach (But Boracay is Better!)
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  • machomikemd
  • By machomikemd on July 31, 2007
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  • Nice, But Boracay is Better! - Honolulu
    Nice, But Boracay is Better!
    by machomikemd, 4 more photos
    Never has a beach been as fabled as Waikiki. Since the 1950s, this beach has been a tourist destination extraordinaire. While much of it has been eroded, trampled by millions of feet, or encroached upon by towering skyscrapers, hints of its original beauty can still be seen in the crashing waves and the warm sand. Come night time, the hipsters strut their clubwear on the beachwalk, and lovers find peaceful little nooks under the cover of sweeping palm trees.

    Waikīkī extends from the Ala Wai Canal (a channel dug to drain former wetlands) on the west and north, to Diamond Head or Lēʻahi on the east. The name means spouting water in Hawaiian for springs and streams that fed wetlands that once separated Waikīkī from the interior. Waikīkī has long been a place of relaxation. In particular, the area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty in the 1800s. Today it is considered the center of the tourist industry in Hawaiʻi, with an abundance of both high-rise resort hotels (including the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Halekulani hotel, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and the Sheraton Waikiki) and historic hotels dating back to the early 20th century (such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel).

    Since 2001, there have been free movies on the beach. Many tourists from around the world can view a movie on an outdoor 30 foot screen. This particular free movie event in Waikiki is called "Sunset on the Beach". Get a rubber raft at a nearby ABC or E-Z Discount stores and float offshore. Sea turtles frequent the area fronting the “grand dame” of Waikiki, the Westin Moana Surfrider Hotel. Cool off with a mai tai under the banyan tree where “Hawaii Calls” was broadcast for 40 years.

  • Address: Waikiki Beach, Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Phone: 1-(808) 951-4088, (888) 904-4088
  • Directions: Jus Follow Kalakaua Avenue, It is in Front of that Avenue!
  • Website: www.waikikibeachactivites.com
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    Waikiki Beach: Waikiki Beach
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  • Updated By SFHulaGIrl on January 2, 2004
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  • Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    by SFHulaGIrl
    You never know what you might find amongst the surfboards!

    This beach stretches for two miles, fronted by hotels and Kapiolani Park. You can swim, canoe, surf, and snorkel here. Facilities include lifeguards, picnic areas, telephones, showers, and restrooms.

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    Waikiki Beach: Waikiki Beaches
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  • By ThoraSB on January 9, 2004
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  • Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    by ThoraSB
    The beach is a wonderful place to relax and get a great tan. The water was a lot saltier than I'm used to, but it was the perfect temperature, and great after a long hot day. The beaches are normally crowded, but I didn't really mind, because I was able to relax and enjoy, regardless of how many people were there. You don't need to buy a beach mat, because you can usually find them around the beaches at night, after most people have left. Many people just leave them there, because they don't want to take them home, so just pick a stray one up, and leave it at your beach when you're done with it. Someone will want it! Being on the beach every day was a wonderful treat for me, because my life back at home is fairly stressful. It was great to forget all my worries, and just relax and enjoy the sun, sand and water.

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    Waikiki Beach: Waterfall.. on Waikiki Beach
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  • Updated By Sweetberry1 on June 26, 2003
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  • Waterfall... - Honolulu
    Waterfall...
    by Sweetberry1
    There are many interesting things to see on the foreshore. This lovely waterfall really added to the already beautiful parks along the beach. There were also many statues, and I even found the web cam that I used to watch in Australia, before this holiday ever happened.

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    Waikiki Beach: Waikiki Beach
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  • Sweetberry1
  • Updated By Sweetberry1 on June 26, 2003
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  • Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    Waikiki Beach
    by Sweetberry1
    This is one of those places that once you have seen it, and walked on these sands, and taken in all the surrounding beauty, you are convinced that it doesn't get much better than this. And believe me, it doesn't.
    I spent a lot of time on this beach, soaking up the rays, chatting with the locals, and doing a lot of damage to my budget... LOL..
    The incredible sunsets were unforgettable..

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    Waikiki Beach: Waikiki More than the Beach
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  • By GuthrieColin on March 22, 2008
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  • Diamond Head Lighthouse Near Waikiki - Honolulu
    Diamond Head Lighthouse Near
    Waikiki
    by GuthrieColin, 1 more photos
    Waikiki is the extremely touristy area of Honolulu. I typically try and avoid the touristy areas but it seems like you can't stay away from Waikiki. Many hotels are lined along this beach as well as hundreds of "abc Stores" and other gift shops.
    In the evening this area is bustling with bars and clubs and of course the best part, Street performers. Some of these people are very interesting and worth the time to see what they are doing.
    As for me, I did find that the Diamond Head Lighthouse was nearby and their were some interesting buildings. For more information on these interests go to my Waikiki Page.

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  • Directions: From H-1 Take Exit #23 Punahou St and go right. Right again on Beretania St. then Left on Kalakaua Ave. Follow to the heart of Waikiki.
  • Website: http://www.visit-oahu.com/waikiki/
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    Waikiki Beach: Waikiki Beach Action
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  • By atufft on March 15, 2006
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  • Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    Waikiki Beach
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    Actually, Waikiki beach isn't very good for sunbathers and those who want to body surf. The course coral sand is uncomfortable, the coral reef below the water dangerous, and the undertoe, even more dangerous. However, sand has been imported in places, and the people watching at Waikiki is as good as it gets. What makes the beach famous in term of the water sport of surfing is the regular cycles of waves which can be ridden for a long time. On the other side of the island are the big waves, but here with a long board, a novice rider can catch a wave and ride forever. Meanwhile, body watching along the beach is the main action on shore. Unfortunately, the width of the beach is narrow in some places due to overbuilding by big hotels, but then the verandas of these hotels do provide great places to lunch and watch the surfers. Further down the beach, lawn invades the beach a bit, providing a comfortable place to lay under the palm trees that line the street. There's a protected swimming area about midway down the Waikiki strip that's a good place to take the kids.

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    Waikiki Beach: Strolling Waikiki Beach
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  • Updated By SLLiew on February 25, 2008
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  • Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    by SLLiew
    It is a dream come true to stroll along this world famous Wakiki beach.

    Overlooking is the Diamond Head - a reminder of the volcanic origin of this archipelago of islands rising in the middle of Pacific Ocean.

    There are many tourists, young and old, sunbathing. I was hoping to hula hula dancers and pineaples being served under the coconut palms but no such thing.

    Surprised that there are so many Japanese and Japanese owned property here.

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    Waikiki Beach: World Famous Waikiki
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  • Updated By geeyook on June 13, 2005
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  • Famous Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    Famous Waikiki Beach
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    Perhaps the most famous and best known beach in Hawaii and the world. This white sandy strip of is open to the public from dawn to dusk and features tourist friendly gentle waves. A great place for people watching. Here you will find beach boys giving surfing lesson to tourist, local canoe teams, and throngs of tourist soaking up the sun.

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    Waikiki Beach: Waikiki Beach (click the...
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  • By FreeCloud on September 2, 2002
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  • Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
    by FreeCloud
    Waikiki Beach (click the link for photos in travelogue, details later)
    The most popular, however thus the most crowded, beach for tourists (especially Japanese).

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