Waikiki Beach Tours and Activities

Waikiki Beach
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Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.

Once you feel the warm, white sand beneath your feet, see the surfers showcasing their skills in the crashing waves and hear the soft Pacific breeze whispering through the palms, you’ll realise why Waikiki has become the world’s most famous beach. Set against the awe-inspiring beauty of the Diamond Head volcano, Waikiki is the ultimate tropical beach destination.

It’s not just the warm waters and jaw-droppingly beautiful coastline that draw the crowds either the natural lagoon created by the offshore reef makes it one of the best surfing and swimming spots on the whole of Oahu island. The beach’s history serves to reinforce that claim it is on Waikiki that local legend and former Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku perfected his surfing technique before introducing the traditional Polynesian sport around the world. He is immortalised, complete with board, in a statue just off the beach, And if you’ve ever thought about riding the waves yourself, there’s nowhere better to start than here, with dozens of enthusiastic instructors willing to show you the ropes on the beach’s gentle rollers.

This is also the ideal spot for an afternoon of lazing under a palm tree or people-watching on the often-crowded beach. Many visitors come to check out the regular shows, which range from gravity-defying tandem surfing exhibitions to traditional outrigger canoe races. And, as your fun-filled day draws to a close on Waikiki, you can marvel at the beauty of one of the most spectacular sunsets you’re ever likely to see, perfect for a romantic stroll.

The weekend on Waikiki always starts with a bang thanks to the free fireworks display that takes place every Friday night at the western end of the beach. Follow this up with dinner at one of the many restaurants that line the shore or continue the fun into the small hours in one of the area's many bars and clubs.

Waikiki beach has everything you could possibly want for a great day of fun in the sun and has a good reputation for safety. All the same, it’s best not to leave valuables unattended – just in case.

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Reviews of Waikiki Beach

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Dec 2019

Awesome swimmig beach. water nice and warm.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Nov 2019

Really busy ... obviously

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Oct 2019

Loved the clear blue ocean but very disappointed that this beach is man made. Loads of rocks while swimming. Compared to beaches in Australia all sand, it was a let down. In saying that, it was still nice to swim in the clear ocean.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
16 Oct 2019

The surf is good for beginners, the water warm, and the beach nice. The body surfing was very ordinary if anything at all. The beach is iconic and may have different suitabilities at different times. It was good for beginning board riders.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Oct 2019

September has a lot of big waves

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Sep 2019

Very very busy beach. Sun beds and umbrellas are available to rent. Great place to rent a surfboard and head out into the very warm waters for a surf. Be careful as hundreds of surfers out there but enjoy it.

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