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Waikiki Beach

Kalakaua Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Featured Review : Waikiki Beach is definitely where it's at on Oahu - this is the quintessential Hawai'ian experience for most visitors to Hawai'i, and many never leave its environs! It's amazing to think that this stretch of beach onc...See Full Review

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Waikiki Beach Reviews

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Waikiki Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
  • January 3, 2026
Quote: Waikiki beach is one of Hawaii's most recognizable names, and is possibly the most famous beach in the world (to Americans).Stretching around 1.5 miles along the Pacific Ocean, Honolulu's treasure is a sight not to be missed, and an experience not... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal Two Tickets to Paradise

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Waikiki Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Kebamo from Conway, South Carolina
  • November 14, 2025
Quote: Well this is it, the famous Waikiki Beach. The water was great, the beaches nice but rocky because of all the coral and volcanic stones. Legend has it that if you remove the volcanic stones from Hawaii you will have bad luck until they are returned.... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal Hawaii Dream Vacation

Surfing in Waikiki Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by SunnyRD from Fairfax, Virginia
  • October 20, 2025
Quote: Learning how to surf is a fun way to exercise and enjoy the warm weather in Oahu. The waves in Waikiki Beach are small so you don't have to worry about hurting yourself when you fall.... and you'll fall a lot. I did get some scratches on my... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal Highlights of Oahu, Hawaii

North Shore

  • 4 out of 5 stars by civicdidex from San jose, California
  • September 1, 2025
Quote: Known for its killer waves, the north shore is for all the surfers and body boarders out there. Much quieter than Waikiki. I enjoyed the beaches because they were much cleaner than Waikiki's due to less people. If you want total privacy, hit another... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal Hawaii

Waikiki Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Gloria381948 from Hazel Park, Michigan
  • May 5, 2025
Quote: You can learn to surf there, eat at one of the tables, swim, watch the surfers, and view the amazing sunsets! You can also just sit and "people watch." Just sit back and relax!!

From journal Lounging on the Lanai at Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach Front

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Hillmonre from Clinton, Maryland
  • January 10, 2026
Quote: The water is warm and clean. There is a show during the evenings. The waves are awesome for those that like to surf and boogie board.

From journal 12 Hot Days in Hawaii

Beautiful Beaches

  • 3 out of 5 stars by soaplover from brooklyn, New York
  • December 8, 2025
Quote: Waikiki Beach is a very beautiful beach, and it is very tourist-oriented. The major shopping places are across the street from the beach, like The Body Shop. The things I remember most about that beach are the wave currents and surfing. The waves... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal Vacation in Hawaii

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Lunch in Waikiki Beach

  • 3 out of 5 stars by dina4 from los angeles, California
  • July 16, 2025
Quote: We stayed in Kailua and explored almost the whole island, so how could we not visit the famous Waikiki? Although crowds and traffic are absolutely NOT our idea of a "vacation", we felt we HAD to see it, so we did... After touring Pearl Harbor, we... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal A Week in Kailua, Oahu

Honeymoon in Hawaii

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kst1071 from Mustang, Oklahoma
  • September 20, 2025
Quote: My husband and me took our honeymoon to Oahu and had the best time. Waikiki is beautiful and has many excursions and activities to choose from. Guided tours are fun and the luau was absolutely a blast and touring Pearl Harbor was a great experience... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal Honeymoon in Hawaii

Waikiki Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ggflier from Los Angeles, California
  • April 29, 2025
Quote: It was a surreal moment to take the first steps into the Pacific Ocean at Waikiki Beach. The famous white-sand beach had plenty of visitors and the water was a beautiful turquoise in color. There are plenty of water activities and rentals from... Read the full Waikiki Beach review

From journal A Week in Waikiki