Waikiki Beach, Looking Northwest
Waikiki Beach, Looking Northwest
Waikiki Beach is one of the world's most popular and famous beaches. It's actually a two-mile stretch with nine individually named beaches; Kahanamoku Beach is at the northwest end, near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort. At the southeastern end is Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, and also 500-acre Kapi?olani Park and Diamond Head.
Above is a view of the Kuhio Beach area looking northwest. This is the central part of Waikiki Beach.
In the photo above, you can see the surfboard rental/lesson zone, and two of Oahu's oldest hotels, the Sheraton Moana Surfrider (mid-height grey-white building) and the pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Waikik Beach, Toward Diamond Head
Looking southeast in the direction of Diamond Head. The breakwater at Kuhio Beach makes this beach a perfect spot for families with little kids.
Waikiki Beach View
A busy place! View of Waikiki Beach in sheltered swimming area with breakwater, and Diamond Head in the back.
Waikiki Beach: Good Sand for Sandcastles
Great spot for kids, at Kuhio Beach: shallow shore, sheltered by a breakwater, and the sand is good too.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Mystery Building
Not many policy stations look this pretty. But then, not many police station buildings are named for a surfer. (It's the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Building). You can glimpse surfboard rentals at the building's side.
Giant Banyan Tree
It's a please to stroll along the walkway alongside Kalakaua Avenue... This magnificent banyan tree gives beauty to Waikiki Beach.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Everybody wants their picture taken with the world's most famous surfer, "The Duke".
Duke Kahanamoku set world records in swimming, but more importantly played a big role in reviving the ancient Hawaiian tradition of surfing, and bringing this sport to the rest of the world. He rescued people, made Hollywood movies, was Sheriff of Honolulu 12 times, and by all accounts was a wonderful person too: read more about The Duke.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Beautified Walkway
Continuing down the wide sidewalk along Kalakaua Avenue that flanks Waikiki Beach... This walkway has been beautified with statues, rocks, fountains. Note the fresh lei that's been placed on the statue of a surfer.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Surfer Statue and Fountain
Another lovely section of the walkway by Waikiki Beach (--beach is to the right.) This statue, called "Surfer on a Wave", celebrates surfing as a major part of the culture of Waikiki.
Waikiki Beach - Venue for Free Movies
A history lesson, Waikiki Beach-style.
Waikiki: Kahanamoku Beach, and Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon
If you time your visit right, you can take in a free movie at Sunset on the Beach, and enjoy food booths and other entertainment, too.
At this end of Waikiki is Kapiolani Park, created in the 1870's by King Kalakaua. Here you'll find the Honolulu Zoo, soccer fields, tennis courts, and outdoor concerts at the Waikiki Shell, and further on, Diamond Head State Monument.
Waikiki Beach: Denizen of Kalakaua Avenue
Kahanamoku Beach is at the northwest end of Waikiki Beach, between the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor to the west and the pier past the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort (above).
Kahanamoku Beach is named for legendary surfer Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
Kahanamoku Beach is one of Dr. Beach's top picks for "Best Beaches in America." About Kahanamoku Beach, Dr. Beach says: "A shallow offshore reef protects this beach from the big waves, making it a great swimming area for families with children."
In the foreground of this photo, and adjacent to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, is the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon, which dates back to the early fifties, and which was restored and enhanced in 2009.
The lagoon is open to the public and is a popular spot. Water toys can be rented, such as stand-up paddleboards.
Kalakaua Avenue runs the entire length of Waikiki; on the side that flanks the beach you'll find the beautified walkway, and elsewhere you'll find a busy street of shops, restaurants, and hotels, including some of Waikiki's most famous hotels.
Above: The only panhandler we saw in Waikiki definitely had an original approach. And yes, that is a real mouse.
Waikiki Beach is one of the world's most popular and famous beaches. It's actually a two-mile stretch with nine individually named beaches; Kahanamoku Beach is at the northwest end, near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort. At the southeastern end is Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, and also 500-acre Kapi?olani Park and Diamond Head.
Above is a view of the Kuhio Beach area looking northwest. This is the central part of Waikiki Beach.
In the photo above, you can see the surfboard rental/lesson zone, and two of Oahu's oldest hotels, the Sheraton Moana Surfrider (mid-height grey-white building) and the pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Waikik Beach, Toward Diamond Head
Looking southeast in the direction of Diamond Head. The breakwater at Kuhio Beach makes this beach a perfect spot for families with little kids.
Waikiki Beach View
A busy place! View of Waikiki Beach in sheltered swimming area with breakwater, and Diamond Head in the back.
Waikiki Beach: Good Sand for Sandcastles
Great spot for kids, at Kuhio Beach: shallow shore, sheltered by a breakwater, and the sand is good too.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Mystery Building
Not many policy stations look this pretty. But then, not many police station buildings are named for a surfer. (It's the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Building). You can glimpse surfboard rentals at the building's side.
Giant Banyan Tree
It's a please to stroll along the walkway alongside Kalakaua Avenue... This magnificent banyan tree gives beauty to Waikiki Beach.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Everybody wants their picture taken with the world's most famous surfer, "The Duke".
Duke Kahanamoku set world records in swimming, but more importantly played a big role in reviving the ancient Hawaiian tradition of surfing, and bringing this sport to the rest of the world. He rescued people, made Hollywood movies, was Sheriff of Honolulu 12 times, and by all accounts was a wonderful person too: read more about The Duke.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Beautified Walkway
Continuing down the wide sidewalk along Kalakaua Avenue that flanks Waikiki Beach... This walkway has been beautified with statues, rocks, fountains. Note the fresh lei that's been placed on the statue of a surfer.
Waikiki Beach Photo: Surfer Statue and Fountain
Another lovely section of the walkway by Waikiki Beach (--beach is to the right.) This statue, called "Surfer on a Wave", celebrates surfing as a major part of the culture of Waikiki.
Waikiki Beach - Venue for Free Movies
A history lesson, Waikiki Beach-style.
Waikiki: Kahanamoku Beach, and Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon
If you time your visit right, you can take in a free movie at Sunset on the Beach, and enjoy food booths and other entertainment, too.
At this end of Waikiki is Kapiolani Park, created in the 1870's by King Kalakaua. Here you'll find the Honolulu Zoo, soccer fields, tennis courts, and outdoor concerts at the Waikiki Shell, and further on, Diamond Head State Monument.
Waikiki Beach: Denizen of Kalakaua Avenue
Kahanamoku Beach is at the northwest end of Waikiki Beach, between the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor to the west and the pier past the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort (above).
Kahanamoku Beach is named for legendary surfer Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
Kahanamoku Beach is one of Dr. Beach's top picks for "Best Beaches in America." About Kahanamoku Beach, Dr. Beach says: "A shallow offshore reef protects this beach from the big waves, making it a great swimming area for families with children."
In the foreground of this photo, and adjacent to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, is the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon, which dates back to the early fifties, and which was restored and enhanced in 2009.
The lagoon is open to the public and is a popular spot. Water toys can be rented, such as stand-up paddleboards.
Kalakaua Avenue runs the entire length of Waikiki; on the side that flanks the beach you'll find the beautified walkway, and elsewhere you'll find a busy street of shops, restaurants, and hotels, including some of Waikiki's most famous hotels.
Above: The only panhandler we saw in Waikiki definitely had an original approach. And yes, that is a real mouse.
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