EVENTS
Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show
The Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show is one of the most beloved free cultural events in Waikiki. Held near the ocean at...
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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Kapiolani Park
Kapiolani Park sits between Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, creating one of the most scenic green spaces in Honolulu. The park stretches along Kalakaua...
House Without A Key – Waikiki’s Most Elegant Sunset Ritual
There are places in Waikiki where you simply go to eat. And then there are places where you go to slow down, take in...
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Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show
The Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show is one of the most beloved free cultural events in Waikiki. Held near the ocean at...
The Sweet Story of Shave Ice in Hawaii
Under the warm Hawaiian sun, few things are as refreshing—or as culturally rich—as a cup of colorful shave ice. For travelers arriving in Hawaii,...
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...
In the Southern Sun: A Contemporary Hawaiian Art Experience in Waikiki
In the Southern Sun is an immersive contemporary art exhibition located in the heart of Waikiki at 2424 Kalākaua Avenue, inside the Hyatt Regency...
Ala Wai Canal: The Waterway That Shaped Waikiki
The Ala Wai Canal is one of the most important waterways in Waikiki. Many visitors notice the canal while exploring the area, yet few...
Top 5 Restaurants with Modern Hawaiian and Asian Fusion Cuisine
If you are staying in Waikiki, it is easy to default to oceanfront restaurants. The views are reliable, but the food can be inconsistent....
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...
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...
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...
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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...
The Princess Kaʻiulani statue
The statue of Princess Kaiulani is located at 150 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, in central Waikiki. It stands within a small landscaped space known as...
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...
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,...
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...