EVENTS
POW! WOW! HAWAI‘I
POW! WOW! HAWAII is one of the most famous street art festivals in the world. The event takes place each year in Honolulu, mainly...
Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
The glass bottom boat cruise is one of the easiest ocean activities for visitors staying in Waikiki. It requires no swimming, takes about one...
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Monkeypod Kitchen – Waikiki’s Modern Island Kitchen
There is a certain moment in Waikiki when the light softens, the ocean turns gold, and the entire shoreline slows down just enough to...
Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
The glass bottom boat cruise is one of the easiest ocean activities for visitors staying in Waikiki. It requires no swimming, takes about one...
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Friday Night Fireworks at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Event: Friday Night Fireworks
Host: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Location: Kahanamoku Beach, Waikiki
Frequency: Every Friday
Start time: 7:45 PM (year-round in recent schedules)
Duration: about 10...
5 Tiki Bars Worth Visiting
Tiki bars in Waikiki are not just themed lounges—they are part of the area’s working nightlife. From historic beachfront venues to modern rooftop bars,...
The Magical Mystery Show Waikiki: A Close-Up Magic Experience You Can’t Miss
The Magical Mystery Show is one of the most unique things to do at night in Waikiki. This magic show offers a small, interactive...
Free admission at the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii
Location
The museum is located at Fort DeRussy Beach Park area between Hale Koa Hotel on one side and OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort on...
Leonard’s Bakery – Waikiki’s Best Malasadas
Just outside the busy hotel strip of Waikiki, a pink-and-white storefront on Kapahulu Avenue continues to pull long lines of visitors and locals. Leonard's...
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is one of the most significant historic sites in the United States. Located about 30 to 40 minutes from Waikiki,...
Waikiki Aquarium
The Waikiki Aquarium is one of the most accessible marine attractions in Waikiki. Located at the quiet east end of Waikiki near Kapiolani Park,...
Blue Note Hawaii: A Premier Jazz Club Experience in Waikiki
Visitors who want a memorable jazz club experience in Waikiki often discover one place at the top of the list: Blue Note Hawaii. Located...
Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay is widely known as the most famous snorkeling location on Oahu. Located along the island’s southeast coast, this protected marine embayment sits...
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King David Kalakaua Statue
The statue of King David Kalakaua is located at the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki. Set within a small landscaped...
Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay is widely known as the most famous snorkeling location on Oahu. Located along the island’s southeast coast, this protected marine embayment sits...
The Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Along the shoreline of Waikiki Beach stands a bronze statue of a barefoot man with his arms stretched wide toward the ocean. A long...
Iolani Palace
Iolani Palace stands in the center of downtown Honolulu and remains the only official royal palace in the United States. Built in 1882, it...
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is one of the most significant historic sites in the United States. Located about 30 to 40 minutes from Waikiki,...