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Outdoors Waikiki, Oahu

Waikiki Beach

An outdoor spot in Waikiki, Oahu, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Waikiki Beach in Waikiki, Oahu
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Oahu. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

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

    Sight · Waikiki · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian

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

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    House Without a Key

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

    Drinks · Waikiki · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

    Stay · Waikiki · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Waikiki Beach fireworks

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

    Activity · Waikiki · 0.7 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 · Waikiki · 1.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Waikiki Beach is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Oahu

2 more curated outdoor spots in Oahu. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Waikiki Beach itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

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

Address
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Coordinates
21.27935, -157.82918
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii

Waikiki Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Waikiki Beach?

Plan on about 3 hours at Waikiki Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Waikiki Beach?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Rent a board and take a lesson near the Duke Kahanamoku statue.

Is Waikiki Beach free?

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

Where is Waikiki Beach?

Waikiki Beach is at Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Waikiki Beach?

Waikiki Beach appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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

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