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

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is ¥29,971 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
¥29,971
¥45,127 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,529 reviews)
"Staff was great, friendly to approach and serviceable. Hotel was prompt to guest needs and the property was clean."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥33,797 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
¥33,797
¥49,640 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & 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! (8,639 reviews)
"Goof"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 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
The price is ¥30,423 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
¥30,423
¥45,185 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (4,589 reviews)
"Room had an excellent view of the beach as promised. Safe area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Hotel staff courteous, friendly and knowledgeable about the property."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is ¥57,081 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
¥57,081
¥76,572 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & 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! (2,630 reviews)
"We were welcomed to this beautiful place, given complimentary drinks. Room was great with awesome views! Staff went above and beyond to help with your needs. Such a gorgeous place! Definitely recommend to anyone. Kinda forgot time and day - you just lose yourself in the fun of this beautiful island! ..."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is ¥35,107 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
¥35,107
¥51,308 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & 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! (3,301 reviews)
"Overall everything was wonderful. The one critique I had is that our bathroom did not have a fan😷 but other than that the place was fantastic"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is ¥20,623 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
¥20,623
¥33,921 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,614 reviews)
"The Twin Fin is our favorite Waikīkī hotel. We’ve stayed at that property over 20 times. The staff from checking in, hospitality to Valet are amazing. The hotel’s location is perfect; with the proximity to Beach, Dining, Zoo. We’re planning on being back again and again."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Waikiki

Pan Am Building!

Koreatown

Though Koreatown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.

Koreatown
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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
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


Waikiki, HI