Waikiki Beach

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Never has a beach been as fabled as Waikiki. Since the 1950s, this beach has been a tourist destination extraordinaire. While much of it has been eroded, trampled by millions of feet, or encroached upon by towering skyscrapers, hints of its original be... More [+]

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GoPlanit Reviews for Waikiki Beach

by Valerie C on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 11:00:21 am

Overcrowded with tourists (like ME and 20 million other people) plus really tiny stretch of sand.

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by Steve C on Wednesday August 13, 2008 at 2:39:10 pm

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by Jimmy K on Thursday January 29, 2009 at 4:20:40 pm

Waikiki Beach is definitely the most well-known beach to tourists. So, we had to come by and see it. And, it was pretty close to the hotel. So, that made it easy. But, it's not my favorite beach in Oahu. Great place for beginners to learn surfing though.

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by SuzanH821080 (Zagat) on 2008-08-31

" only go if you have to. wall to wall people. get a car and drive out of town. " more

by TeresaO3900 (Zagat) on 2008-08-30

" Waikiki Beach was great, right outside our hotel and it was marvelous! " more

by MichaelS330766 (Zagat) on 2008-08-29

" Picturesque beach, though a little crowded at times. OK access for the public. We've never threw our money away to stay in one of the beachfront hotels, so I don't know what their access add..." more

by ajbecdoze (Trip Advisor) on 2008-06-24

"I have been to hawaii eight times and of those eight times seven of them were to waikiki. The other one time was to maui all i here from you guys is "it is so over crowded" " there are toruists eve..." more

by seabiscuitCalifornia (Trip Advisor) on 2008-06-04

"Dont people investigate before they select a vacation destination?? Who doesnt know what Waikiki is like??Yes, Yes its crowded and crazy, Duh..... and about wanting a drink on the beach, I agree th..." more

by biggunzz (Trip Advisor) on 2008-03-02

"I found this beach to be nice and clean w/ something for just about everyone. It is 2.5 miles long w/ activities such as snorkeling, catamarans, surfing, lounging, etc. up and down the coast. Diamo..." more

by travelgalpdx (Trip Advisor) on 2007-11-09

"It's nice to go there just once so that you can tell ppl you've been there. The place is chocked with tourists and beachgoers. I'd not recommend staying at Waikiki. You even have to wait in line fo..." more

by spurg (Trip Advisor) on 2007-10-20

"Just a word of warning, The Yellow umbrellas and sunloungers on Wakiki beach cost $50 per day to hire. A cheaper option if watching pennies is to buy an umbrella from the ABC store for $15 and beac..." more

by crusaderS510 (Trip Advisor) on 2007-08-22

"huge beach. stretches from the zoo to ala moana. great place to chill, relax and swim in th ocean. from shoreline to 180 yards is only 4.5ft. but be careful during high tides and when the waves sta..." more

by CME2Travel (Trip Advisor) on 2007-08-19

"I visited Waikiki Beach in 1998 and it was wonderful, it still had culture. I just landed 12hrs ago from second trip and now its just another big city with a beach and tons of international tourist..." more