Local Attractions & Things To Do In Waikiki

Discover the beautifully blue Hawaiian waters and reefs of Waikiki with endless sailing and snorkeling tours. 

Dive with sharks, turtles and endless marine life at Waikiki Beach or dive some of the best wrecks Hawaii has to offer.

Hawaii’s waters are home to 23 species of marine mammals, of which 22 are whales or dolphins. 

Go on the ultimate thrill ride as you set sail high above the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean while being harnessed to a safe and colorful parachute.

For beginners, Waikiki is one of the best places to learn to surf. The birthplace of modern surfing.

One of the best Waikiki activities to enjoy is shopping. Our hotel places you just steps away from world-class shopping at Kalakaua Avenue.
 

A great way to start your day, with the sunrise views unparalleled to anything else!
 

If you don't make it to the North Shore of Oahu, you will have missed a good chunk of all Oahu attractions. 

Give yourself a full day to watch many of the entertaining shows, paddle in an ancient style canoe, participate in educating activities, and celebrate with a grand luau!
 

The skyline is continuously changing with new grand hotels, shops, roof top bars and some of the best culinary experiences to indulge in!
 

There are not many waterfalls on Oahu that you can easily access without hiking through brush and getting a little muddy.

While you see and hear the rolling waves off Waikiki's coast calling out to you, and there's no better feeling than paddling out to the breakers and catching a wave back to shore. 

With over 300 different species of fish and marine life, it is no surprise that it is loved by so many locals and visitors a like. 

If you make a trip to Hawaii and don't have Hawaiian Shave Ice, did you really experience it all? Most assocaite Hawaiian Shave Ice with a trip to the North Shore.

With 1.8 million visitors each year, it's no wonder that Pearl Harbor is one of Oahu's main attractions. 

Plunge into the warm surf, soak up some sun on a soft, white-sand beach, learn to surf the gentle breaks or enjoy a stroll along the shoreline. 

For the longest time, Liliha Bakery's ​chantilly cake, a chocolate cake with a rich buttercream frosting, was its best seller. 

If you've never visited Oahu's North Shore before, a local will agree that it is mandatory for first-timers to get their hands dirty peeling and eating garlic shrimp. 

In the heart of Kalihi lies one of the state's oldest Hawaiian food eateries, Helena's Hawaiian Food. ​

Shaved ice is Hawaii’s iconic dessert. It’s the perfect way to cool down and beat the summer heat. 

​There are few bowling alleys around Oahu, but 1 place that makes cosmic bowling look cool while causing taste buds to water at the same time is Aiea Bowl. 

​There are many iconic places to eat on Oahu, and Rainbow Drive-In is one of them. 

Perched at the ocean’s edge overlooking famed Waikiki Beach, Hula Grill Waikiki presents diners with spectacular views of the beach and ocean.

A warm greenhouse-style restaurant offering Hawaii Regional Cuisine featuring fresh fish.

With a direct view of the Pacific Ocean, Seaside Grill is perfect for lunch after a relaxing morning at the pool.

A traditional stone grinder in-house to a delicate paste.  And their rice shipped directly from Hokkaido, Japan. 

Sky Waikiki is Hawaii’s premier RoofTop Bistro, Lounge and Nightclub, located 19 stories above the heart of Waikiki.

One of the restaurants that you must visit is Chef Chai at Pacifica Tower. From its innovative cuisine and known for fusing fresh Hawaiian ingredients with exotic flavors of Hawaii.  

Visiting celebrities, from President Obama to Ben Affleck, all stop by for at least one meal at the Pig and the Lady. 

There are a few shopping malls on this small island, here’s a list of the shopping malls on Oahu.

Waikele Premium Outlet only outlet shopping center in Hawaii. If you’re not familiar with outlets, it offers the best deals on brands!

The largest mall on the island and is also an open-air shopping center. Being that it’s located in Honolulu.

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is Hawaii’s most prominent mall open-air flea market with over 400 vendors! It’s open three days a week (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). 

Nestled just beyond Honolulu’s busy financial district, Chinatown is bursting at the seams with reinvigorated storefronts, shops, galleries and various ethnic markets.  

Haleiwa Town is located on the North Shore. It’s a small town with a lot of boutique shops, food, and galleries. 

Kailua Town is a nice little town with a few local boutiques and eateries. Best way to get around this town is by renting a bike and exploring around. 

Oahu farmers markets are sprouting up everywhere offering fresh produce and homemade treats with local flavor.  

Oahu's best beach is Lanikai Beach because it delivers all the elements necessary for the perfect beach experience. 

Although it may be the epicenter of Hawaii tourism and tourists, the entire Waikiki Beach still manages to deliver that ultimate Hawaiian beach experience. 

​Only 30 minutes from downtown Honolulu, this protected aquatic state park has very strict rules, ensuring its preservation and enjoyment for future generations. 

​Also known as Kawela Bay, this is a protected bay, with wide white beaches, way up at the northeastern tip of Oahu. 

This is a famous surfing spot, but the beach here is always a great place to visit, even for non-surfers, and there's always something to see. 

This is a vast, four-mile-long beach on the Windward or east coast of the island. 

Also on Oahu's Leeward Coast, the Ko Olina Resort and Marina has well-designed, man-made lagoons and clean, wonderfully maintained beaches that are well-guarded and safe for families. 

​Another Leeward Coast beach, in fact the last beach in that part of the coast, is Yokohama Bay.

Kailua Beach Park is only a mile up the road from Lanikai Beach and is constantly ranked as one of America's best beaches.

​This famous two-mile-long surfing beach is on the North Shore and also has dramatically different conditions depending on the season. 

This wide, large beach is famous for surfing and President Obama, as it's near the house he stays in on his Oahu visits.

​This North Shore beach is known for one thing, it's the home of the infamous Banzai Pipeline.

Sunset Beach spans from Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) to Sunset Point, encompassing a dozen different reef breaks. 

Kualoa Regional Park is across from Kualoa Ranch. This beautiful beach park offers spectacular views down the east coast of Oahu as well as Mokolii, an islet off the Windward Coast.

Waikiki Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the world, boasting more than four million visitors every year and breathtaking views of Leahi (Diamond Head).

Depot Beach Park is a locals favorite with a wide stretch of white sand. 

Hawaii’s biggest, most-visited resort destination reveals a whole lot more for people in the mood to explore.