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Waikiki Beach
Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki
Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
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Waikiki Beach Description
No trip to Oahu is complete without a day or two on famous Waikiki Beach. Kids will be awed by all of the sights. Para-sailors float out over the ocean, canoes paddle over waves, and of course, there's sand and water to play in. Vendors offer a variety of activities to visitors, from snorkel rental to surf lessons. Make sure to point out the historic (pink!) Royal Hawaiian Hotel and to search the beach for elaborate sand sculptures.
Beach
Swimming
Surfing
Snorkeling
Kid Tips
Babies: Make sure you have an umbrella to keep your baby out of the sun (some resorts provide them for paying guests).
Toddlers & Pre-K: Sand. Water. What's not to love?
School-Age Kids: The water is tons of fun for kids, though the waves can be stronger than they look.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Be sure to rent snorkel gear. Kids this age love to float on the water and watch the activity below the surface. And when they're ready to try to walk on water, talk them into a surfing lesson.
Planning Notes
- Wear sunscreen. Seriously. Sunburns happen in no time in Hawaii, even if the day is cloudy.
- Time it right. Avoid the most intense tropical sun by staying off the beach and in the shade from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Consider water socks. The reef is shallow at Waikiki and swimmers can hurt their feet on rocks and sea urchins.
- Instruct kids not to touch coral reefs. They're living organisms that are damaged by human touch.
- No reservations are necessary. Beach vendors don't require reservations, so you can just show up for your lessons or adventures.
Just the Facts
Hours: Open daily, year round
Fees: Free
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
Reviews of Waikiki Beach
Great spot very popular and crowded
By EkuaH November 20, 2007 | Hermosa Beach, CA
School-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
What we loved:
Water is beautiful
What we didn't love:
Crowds
This is an obvious must-do if you're in Oahu, if not staying in the Waikiki area itself. We spent a lot of time on Waikiki beach. The water is so blue, it's amazing - even though we live near a beach in California, the difference was still like night and day... the only downside (if there really is one) is that it's always super crowded ... imagine a foot or two from one beach blanket to the next. Go early to get the prime spots! Swimming there is a blast though. It's an all-day thing.Read More
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What's Nearby?
- Koa Board Sports 2420 Koa Ave # 201
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-0189 21.276387777777778 -157.8248538888889
