Waikiki Beach

I understand everyone complains about the touristiness of Waikiki Beach, and yeah, it is crowded and filthy because of all the tourists and there are lots of other Hawaiian shores that go overlooked, but I am from San Francisco, son. We got chilly butt Ocean Beach. You gotta bring a muhfuggin’ coat to the shore, son. Do not go in the water because it is so cold your feet will burn.

Very beautiful but because it’s so close to stree… there are many people and trash. And also there are aunts all over. I was shacking by that. First I found it on the rock where you shower off… than. On the sand where you want to seat or lay down to enjoy your beach time… feel kind of sad. I am unable to enjoy as what I was planning to… got bits lots of them.
I is beautiful. Really.
But I will pick other beach to relax and enjoy nice clean sand and have beautiful time.

Connivence.
Waikiki is a really beautiful beach with great views such as diamond head, the duke monument statue and many more plus lots of shopping and food located just a short walk away.
Though it’s a very crowded beach with a ton of tourists, not saying that’s a bad thing because it’s expected, it still is a very nice beach but after doing some travels on the north shore there are a lot of beaches with clearer water, more sea life and less crowds with a more «authentic» aloha feel, it just depends what your looking for.
If you want a nice peaceful beach with crystal clear water, lots of sea life and no crowds perhaps try somewhere else.
If you want a beach that is in the midst of it then go to Waikiki, I did see 3 turtles there other day but the water was too murky It made them barely visible.
The water is a little bit cloudy at Waikiki which also has submerged rocks which makes them hard to see, they do have a break wall for the kids to swim in which is safe also.
Definitely go there but make sure you try other beaches too.
My favourite beach so far is Waimea bay

If you are looking for white sandy beach with calm water (due to barriers in place), this is the perfect beach. Good calm water for kids, elderly, and adult who just want to chill on floats… super relaxing. Nice view and lots of tourists for you to watch. There is a lot of homelessness hanging around on the benches so be alert. Close walking distance to eatery so you can refuel if needd.

If you’re already staying in a hotel in waikiki while touring here in hawaii, it’s a nice long beach to take a stroll and watch the sunset before or during dinner with all the other tourists there. However parts of the beach isn’t as clean as other beaches, and we have homeless custodians taking bottles from the garbage cans.
For us locals, this beach is very convenient to find parking and picnic until after sunset. The waves aren’t too big for the kids to swim in, and lots of trees and tables to select from. It’s also usually better weather in waikiki than the leeward side.
Also lots of events going on the weekends in waikiki and kapiolani park, so parking is usually stiff. The closer to the heart of waikiki, the more tourists, and paid parking, so we like to park more towards the kapiolani park or aquarium side.

Yes, this beach is too crowded. Yes, this beach is too ‘touristy’… wait a minute! Why are tourists hating on other tourists? Do you LIVE there? No? Are you visiting on vacation? YOU ARE A TOURIST. YOUR PRESENCE HERE INCREASES THE TOURIST FACTOR. (Locals, please disregard).
Can’t get over that view of Diamond Head, though. :)
–Learn to surf here
–Walk from your hotel here
–Shop ’til you drop just over there

The sun, beach, water, tradewinds and the feeling that you are on vacation even though I live in this beautiful state that I am proud to call home. What else can I say but to look at all the visitors around Waikiki and the relaxed and happy expression they have on their faces. I am always so happy to hear of peoples great and positive experiences in their visit to my island paradise!

It’s not my cup of tea, but for people like you, Felecia, it might be heaven on earth. I’m not judging, I’m just saying.
Love malls? Do your style icons names rhyme with Whorebashian or Jest? Do you think leggings are pants? When you go on vacation, do you immediately look for the «all you can drink» package ?
Welcome to your beach, bitch. You’re a long way from basic Dallas/​Chicago/​Orange County/​Whatever City, USA, so grab your drink with an umbrella on it and don’t forget the SPF 90, because the burn hurts extra here Joey.
You’re welcome.

You can expect this beach to be packed with tourists all day every day. Look out from Dukes which has a good beach area around Waikiki for the best people watching and the crowd does not let u after dark. The waves are large and pretty here at least compared to the north side of the island. If you stray to the far west part of the beach your encounter a very different type of sand that’s coarse and gravely so it’s best to stay where the Dukes bar area is.
While the north side beaches are all natural the sand for Waikiki needs to be continually imported because the ocean tides consistently wash the sand away from this side.

The curse of the Tiki Idol
The Brady Bunch tour of Honolulu continues …
This was where Greg Brady had his famous wipeout.
I felt a similar curse when we arrived at the one of the worlds most famous beaches. It was night and I was crestfallen. My expectations of what it would look like were dashed.
We walked from Queens Beach to Waikiki Beach. While the water was warm, it was nighttime and all I could see were the hotel lights.
When we came back during the day it looked a little different. With the iconic Diamond Head to the left and the historic Royal Hawaiian behind me, my dark cloud begin to lift. Yes, it’s touristy, but it’s also a wonderful place full of history and a fun place to people-​watch. So many tourists from around the world, all happy to be here.
The Royal Hawaiian’s Mai Tais save the day.

This is a beautiful beach. It’s also very live and popular. With that comes crowds, and with crowds comes… no parking. I enjoyed this beach, I just prefer a more secluded beach for personal time. There was a free show going on, sadly we missed it when we rushed over to the Masubi Café before it closed. Even with the crowds, everyone had manners and I never felt like I was being pushed by people walking by or anything. Out of all the areas we visited, Wakiki seemed to be more awake at night, just expect to park far.

This beach is so crowded with tourists, sand is filled with cigarette butts and trash, and the water is also not very clean. Trash everywhere… it’s just so sad.
Best part of waikiki beach is the way south part close to the zoo. That’s basically where I was and has a bit less crowd.
I was pretty disappointed and was missing Maui and regretted not being there.
But we found haven in Kailua, Lanikai beach!
The sand is soft and white and the water is clear turquoise/​blue! However a little windy.

I’m not really a fan of this beach but it’s still a beach in Hawaii so I don’t feel right complaining about it. I’ll just say it’s the lesser of the beaches because it’s packed with tourists and the lifeguards like bossing people around too much. It was only steps from our hotel which made it easily accessible but I’d prefer to drive to a better beach over the convenience.

We happen to go on the worst possible day and it still turned out to be pretty good.
It was the first really sunny day of our trip and we thought why not.
By the time we got there, it was hot and crowded.
I’ll be the first to admit that it’s been awhile since I’ve last been and didn’t not know or maybe forgot what to expect to see: a surfing contest, booths set up to sell stuff, people boarding tied up catamarans, etc.
Was it touristy? Hell yeah.
Was I okay with that? Totally.
Why? It was hella fun.
There are plenty of beaches in Hawaii to find some serenity and quiet; this just isn’t one of them. For better or worse, people flock to Waikiki and its designed to try to accommodate as many of those people as possible. The thing is you just have to go with it.
I had a great time walking up the shore. I got some sun, appreciated all the events /​gimmicks that were happening, and eventually I even found a place to just sit. Although in retrospect I might have inadvertently pretended to be a guest at some hotel so I could use their beach chairs. Oops.
Simply put: you gotta go.
For all that it is and all that it is not, it’s still a required visit.

Waikiki Beach is by far the most popular beach in Oahu. It might not be the prettiest beach you can find in Hawaii but it’s not without its charms. This beach brings a different kind of energy, one that’s bustling with tourists from all over the world, tons of events and activities to do and première shopping centers. If Lanikai Beach is the beach to go to for paradise, then Waikiki Beach is the place to go for some fun in the sun!
From surfing to paddle boarding to canoe riding, there are many activities you can do and for all ages too. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or just a beginner, there are lessons and rentals available. Make sure you research your prices, as this is a touristy area and some places do have better deals than others. Because this beach is located directly behind many of the hotels in the Waikiki, this is one of the more family-​friendly beaches and you’ll often find many families in this area.
In contrast to the aquamarine waters of Lanikai and Kailua beach, the waters here are a deeper blueish-​green/​teal and are quite warm. Waikiki is located on the sunny side of the island, and at times, it can get quite hot compared to the cool, windward side of Oahu’s eastern and northern shores

La playa más famosa del mundo? Maybe.
La mejor del mundo? No.
Let’s back it up. Es genial, sí. Y es accesible, sí. Pero se LLENA de gente y turistas y no es tan linda porque pierde el charm de la naturaleza.
Waikiki es la parte de Honolulu donde están todos los hoteles y resorts 5 estrellas de la zona. Es como una isla dentro de la ciudad que está separada. Y la playa esta ahí mismo para que todos vayan. El agua es genial, siempre a temperatura ideal, a veces transparente, pero con poca vida que se vea. (Para eso hay que alejarse unos 20 minutos del centro)
El problema como siempre, es la gente. Es TAN fácil de acceso y estar al toque de los hoteles que estalla de gente constantemente.
Lo que no tiene es basura o gente vendiéndote giladas a los gritos. Y no tiene reparo del sol. Ojo con eso.
Pero sí, aguante la playa. Aguante la estatua del Duke y aguante irse a pasear de punta a punta.

This is the most popular beach on the island and it has some downfalls due to the heavy tourist traffic. From around 10:00am on you will probably run into wall to wall people during high season. I would suggest early morning or mid evening.
The plus side is if you want to learn to surf cheaply there are numerous rental shops with minimal wait time for services. Also if you are looking to shop or dine this is the place for you. With world class shopping and dinning. Also if you are a surfer you can get clothing, wetsuits and swim ware that you can’t find on the mainland. Even from the same stores… cool bro!
I love to run from the beach to Dimond Head and back each morning. This is a wonderful run or bike ride with the ocean in view most of the way. Morning are your best bet to enjoy… l always do.

The Good:
— Beautiful and free.
— Walking distance from many housing options in Waikiki.
The Not So Good:
— One of the dirtier beaches due to high volume of foot traffic.
— Crowded during peak season because tourists don’t need a car to get here.
— Sand underfoot is not as soft as some of the smaller more secluded Oahu beaches (think large grain sand).
Bottom Line:
This is a good beach if your options are limited, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit it considering the other options in the area.
PROTIP: Come at night if you’re a night owl; its much less crowded.

Absolutely the most popular tourists attraction stop! The most crowded spot is near by Duke Kahanamoku Statue. There is rental for surf board, umbrella and lounge chairs.
Across the street, many retail stores and restaurants. Super convenience! Buses and trolleys pass by all the time.
If you are an early bird, I would suggest to wake up early and enjoy the quiet and peaceful beach. We walked a little bit further away from the crowded place around Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Right in front of the Kapiolani Park, way less people because there is no rental/​vendor there.
We were there from 7−9am. So quiet on the beach, the sun is up but not hot on the beach at all. We didn’t even need any umbrella or hat. Laying on the sand, feel the ocean breeze and listen to the wave sounds… life is good!!! Instead of having breakfast in the restaurant, why not enjoy it on the beach.
Also, perfect photo opportunity time, no crowd at all!
Even it is early in the morning, the water is still very warm.

Splendid, tropical beach escapade!
The waters are translucently blue and the weather is of the typical warmness you get from paradise.
Life is a beach.

Waikiki beach has certainly evolved over my lifetime.
From movie nights on the beach, to huge loss and than replenishing project of sand, to beautification projects that included grassy areas and water features, to homeless encampments, and most recently sewage spills that threaten our tourists vacation experience.
I hope that the city and county and state invest more into protecting and further beautification for both tourists and locals alike.
It would be nice to have outdoor cinema again from time to time. It would be nice to have camping areas for weekend visits, or barbecue areas for kanikapila on Aloha Fridays.
For now though, unfortunately, I’ll just have to drive up to the other side of the island for this.

The place to be. Come early if you want to avoid the masses in the late morning. Depending on the weather conditions there are some nice sunsets. Don’t expect to be on your own though ;-)

Der wohl berühmteste Strand von Honolulu, wenn nicht sogar von ganz Oahu.
Es handelt sich um einen Sandstrand, der gar nicht sooo riesig ist. Er ist kostenfrei benutzbar, es gibt viele Stände, an denen man sich etwas Mieten kann. Aber Achtung: die Preise sind nicht die günstigsten. Beispielsweise kostet ein 76 cm Wasserring $ 5 pro ½ Tag. Aber im Geschäft ist der ganze Ring schon für $ 2.99 zu kaufen.