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Known in Hawaiian as “sprouting waters”, Waikiki was once the playground for Hawaiian royalty and today is a rich and complex blend of history, natural beauty and contemporary comforts. Home to world class hotels, dining and shopping, Waikiki offers visitors an exciting and vibrant hot spot perfect for a night on the town or a day at the beach visiting a Waikiki surf school.
With its calm waters, the beaches of Waikiki offer a great place for swimming as well as your very first surf lesson. Every room in Waikiki is within two to three blocks walking distance to the beach and Waikiki, like a tropical Manhattan is incredibly easy and best to explore by foot. There is a great variety of dining choices from inexpensive and ultra casual local lunch plates, exquisite oceanfront fine dining for romantic sunset dinners as well as fun, late-night eateries with great live local Hawaiian entertainment, pupus and cocktails. Have fun finding unique local arts and crafts through the many little shops scattered throughout the area or splurge and browse through the many luxury boutiques. Embrace the unique Hawaiian culture and feel the spirit of Aloha. Contact your concierge and find out the schedule for free hula, floral lei-making or ukulele lessons at your hotel or at one of the shopping centers throughout Waikiki.
Waikiki is the gateway to the island with all the comforts of home as well as famous beaches and great activities but you will miss all that Oahu has to offer if you don’t explore the other areas of Oahu. Discover the charm of the North Shore, a country side and coastline filled with tiny shops, rustic surf towns and legendary beaches with epic waves such as Waimea Bay, the Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Windward Side with its pristine white sandy beaches and green lush valleys perfect for the outdoor lover. For history and culture, Historic Honolulu is the epicenter of Hawaii’s arts and culture scene home museums, art galleries, and to the United State’s only official royal palace. Leeward and Central Oahu is home to Pearl Harbor, Aloha Stadium and the gorgeous lagoons of Koolina.
Whatever your passion, you will find all the comforts and excitement of the city alongside beautiful beaches, sweeping ocean views and the unique island feel of the 50th State.
