Waikiki Tours & Activities

Just the name Waikiki can easily conjure up images of its world-famous beach and balmy weather, which makes it a dream destination for anyone craving a tropical island experience.

A popular haven for surfers, Waikiki Beach is just one of six beaches in the district, along with Queen’s Beach, Kuhio Beach, Gray’s Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach, and Kahanamoku Beach. Waikiki is located on the south shore of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, which was once a retreat for Hawaiian royalty in the 19th century. Waikiki is translated in English as “sprouting freshwater”, and stretches from the Ala Wai Canal to Diamond Head on the east.

The city of Waikiki has always been associated with luxury, where the historic Moana Hotel still stands as the Moana Surfrider, which officially launched in 1901, making it the first-ever hotel in Waikiki.

In addition to Waikiki’s spectacular beaches, shoppers will delight in discovering world-class designer brand stores, which line Kalakaua Avenue, along with restaurants and activities found all along Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues. This is where you will see places like the Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, and International MarketPlace. Nearby is Ala Moana Center, the ninth largest shopping mall in the United States and the largest open-air shopping center in the world.

There is no shortage of fun after dark when Waikiki transforms into the city of lights, offering amazing hula shows, live music, fine dining, and waterfront cocktail bars.