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Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

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Waikiki Beach

Kalakaua Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Waikiki)
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Waikiki Beach
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Ranked #23 of 141 attractions in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 2578 Reviews
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Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing, Snorkeling, Walking, Dining
Description: Oahu's most popular beach.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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“has something to do for anyone”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I spent many hours relaxing on the beach. I saw there are many things for everyone to do. from boat rides, sun bathe, swim, a great clean beach that has something for everyone of all ages

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Athol, Massachusetts
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Loved it!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We loved walking up and down - very long and the beach parts in some areas is very small. A very clean beach with a lot of respect.

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west midlands
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41 reviews 41 reviews
21 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Depends what you like”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Nice enough beach but very busy it's not a big beach but fair few things going on surfing, boats the usual. Lots of places to get a drink and eat (dukes is a must) it's not the prettiest beach but has a great back drop of diamond head.

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92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
“TOURISTY...BUT FUN!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Yes this beach is a cliche of everything you hear about Waikiki, but who cares it's alot of fun. You can just relax by the beach and watch the watersports or do them. The setting of this beach is stunning.

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Saskatchewan
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Toes in the sand”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Our first visit to Oahu didn't afford us the time to get to know Waikiki and the beach area, but this time we spent a full week here and made a point of getting to experience Waikiki Beach and all it had to offer. There was no shortage of space to stretch out, watch the surfers and enjoy the natural... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Packed with tourists”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

The beach is ok.. Lot's of tourists and no locals at all. Beach is quite rocky but still beautiful. Beaches on the west coast are much nicer and not filled with tourists. If you are staying at Waikiki Beach make sure that you do one of the sunset cruises as they are gorgeous

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Sheridan, Oregon
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“Just a great beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I love this beach, easy access and always something going on. you can get surf lessons and rent an umbrella. I must say the patrol is much better than before. When there is a crazy disturbance the officers are all over it ! We felt safe. Its much cleaner than when we went before , I will always love this... More

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Kingman, Arizona
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“Typical Tourist Beach Attraction”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

If you don't mind the dozens of people per square foot, this beach is for you. It's ok, but the better beaches are on the north shore. Lots of tourists flock here to enjoy the Hawaii sun and you can rent umbrellas and lounge chairs here. The water and sand was clean and maintained.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Magic!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We stayed after our cruise at the Outrigger Reef hotel in an Oceanfront room right on Waikiki beach and swimming with the beautiful little turtles that are there was magic !!! So glad we had this experience.

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Edmonton
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“beautiful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Clean open and well cared for, homeless people on benches but were not disruptive, security close by and beach café.

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