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Waikiki Beach fireworks

An activity in Waikiki, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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Why go

Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Waikiki, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 place for a drink and 1 outdoor spot. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hilton Hawaiian Village and House Without a Key.

Type
Activity · Beaches
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Waikiki. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Large resort on the beach at the west end of Waikiki, right in front of the fireworks barge.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    House Without a Key

    Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Waikiki Beach

    Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.

    Outdoors · Oahu · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian

    Beachfront bar at the pink 1927 Royal Hawaiian for a sunset mai tai.

    Drinks · Oahu · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Rainbow Drive-In

    Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.

    Food · 1.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Waikiki Beach fireworks is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Waikiki

Waikiki Beach fireworks is our only activity pick in Waikiki; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Waikiki guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Waikiki run from 76°F in February to 83°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Waikiki Beach fireworks itself, we suggest: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Modelled monthly averages for Waikiki from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Waikiki weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Waikiki Beach fireworks, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Coordinates
21.28240, -157.83940
Destination
Waikiki, Hawaii

Waikiki Beach fireworks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Waikiki Beach fireworks?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Waikiki Beach fireworks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Waikiki Beach fireworks?

Our pick: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Insider tip: Bring a beach mat and arrive by 11 p.m.; the sand fills from the Hilton end first.

Is Waikiki Beach fireworks free?

Yes, we list Waikiki Beach fireworks as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Waikiki Beach fireworks?

Waikiki Beach fireworks appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Waikiki Beach fireworks to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Waikiki.

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