Beach· Oahu· Hawaii
Waikiki Beach
21° 16.4′ N · 157° 49.6′ W · approximate
The world-famous crescent of sand between Fort DeRussy and Diamond Head, lined with hotels, surf schools and outrigger canoes. From the water it is a spectacle best enjoyed from outside the swim and surf zones.
Practical
Approx position from OpenStreetMap. Coast Pilot 10: the Waikiki Shore Water Restricted Zone extends about 0.4 mile offshore along the beach and boating is prohibited there except by permit from the Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division. Land by dinghy at Ala Wai Harbor and walk. The Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District lies along part of the beach (see entry) and the Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area covers the Diamond Head end.
Best for
Surf lessons, people-watching and sunset from the beach
Nearby
- Waikiki Beach Waters (DOBOR zones)0.1 NM away
- Aloha Festivals (September, Waikiki)0.2 NM away
- Duke's Waikiki0.2 NM away
- Waikiki Laundromats (nearest the Ala Wai)0.3 NM away
- Waikiki Bight Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District0.4 NM away
- Hawaii Food and Wine Festival (Oahu events)0.5 NM away
- Canyons Reef Day-Use Moorings0.6 NM away