Waikiki Beach boasts overwhelming popularity as the most famous beach in the world.
It is central to Waikiki, a place almost everyone visits at least once when traveling to Hawaii!
Its total length is actually about 3km (approx. 2 miles), and it is roughly classified into 8 areas.
Surprisingly few people know this, but since each area has a different charm, we recommend experiencing all 8 locations!
Since the scenery of Hawaii is synonymous with Waikiki Beach, please enjoy it to the fullest!
The 8 Areas That Make Up Waikiki Beach
We will introduce the characteristics of each of the 8 areas that make up Waikiki Beach!
We also have detailed information in separate articles for the particularly popular Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Kaimana Beach, so please take a look at those as well.
By the way, the area generally recognized as "Waikiki Beach" is actually Kuhio Beach!
| Name of Beach | Nearby Spots | Crowds | Shower | Restroom |
| Duke Kahanamoku Beach | Hilton Hawaiian Village | Average | Yes | Yes |
| Fort DeRussy Beach | Hale Koa Hotel | Low | Yes | Yes |
| Gray’s Beach | Halekulani Hotel | Low | No | No |
| Kahaloa Ulukou Beach (Royal Hawaiian Beach) | Royal Hawaiian Hotel Moana Surfrider | High | No | No |
| Kuhio Beach | Hyatt Regency | High | Yes | Yes |
| Queen Kapiolani Beach (Queen’s Surf Beach) | Kapiolani Park | Average | Yes | Yes |
| Kaimana Beach (Sans Souci Beach) | Kaimana Beach Hotel | Average | Yes | Yes |
| Outrigger Canoe Club Beach (Colony Beach) | Outrigger Canoe Club | Low | No | No |
History of Waikiki Beach
Before being developed as a resort, the Waikiki area was a wetland and agricultural zone.
There is a history of creating the current appearance of Waikiki by building a large artificial river called the Ala Wai Canal to prevent water flowing from the mountains into Waikiki, and reclaiming the land that used to be wetlands.
Because river water and soil no longer flow down, the sandy beach constantly erodes, so sand is actually added to Waikiki Beach once every few years!
Surprisingly, the sand at Waikiki Beach comes from California. (Laughs)
Waikiki Beach has some artificial aspects like this, but that resort atmosphere has become the very image of Hawaii.
We can only be grateful to the predecessors who turned Waikiki, which has the most sunny days in Hawaii and the best conditions, into a resort!
Basic Information about Waikiki Beach
| Name | Waikiki Beach |
| Address | 2453 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Map | |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Holidays | None |
| Time Required | Approx. 15 minutes and up |
| Restroom | Available |
| Parking | Available |
Recommended Transportation to Waikiki Beach
BIKI [Feel the Hawaiian Breeze! Honolulu Area Exclusive Shared Bicycle]
Waikiki Trolley [Explore Classic Spots for Free! Large Bus Specialized for Hawaii Sightseeing]
Surrounding Areas of Waikiki Beach
[Complete Guide] Recommended Popular Sightseeing Spots in Waikiki & Ala Moana, Oahu, Hawaii