Just Waikiki travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

The surfboards and swimsuits have shrunk and the high-rise forest has grown, but folks still come here for the same reasons as always: to soak up the tropical sunshine, to splash around in the surf, and to engage in that unique Waikiki tradition — the outrigger canoe ride. World-famous Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as “spouting waters,” Waikiki was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901.

Today, Waikiki is a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Along the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue you’ll find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and hospitality.

There are high-rise resort hotels - the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Halekulani hotel, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and the Sheraton Waikiki and historic hotels dating back to the early 20th century such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. At legendary Waikiki Beach, a statue of Hawaiian hero Duke Kahanamoku welcomes you with open arms. Regarded as the “Father of modern surfing”, Duke grew up and surfed in Waikiki during the turn of the century. Discovered as a swimming sensation, the prodigious Duke won Olympic gold medals in the 100-meter freestyle in 1912 and 1920. The amiable Duke later went on to act in Hollywood and used his fame to spread the popularity of surfing and the spirit of aloha around the world.

There are places in Waikiki, which u have to visit - Duke Kahanamoku statue, Waikiki Beach Walk - Waikiki’s newest gathering place for shopping, nightlife, and cuisine. You have to see the Kuhio Beach where you can surfing all day. The Kalakaua Avenue is very interesting for the tourists - Waikiki’s main strip is home to world-class hospitality and shopping. When you are hungry you can go in Kapahulu! Its just minutes from Waikiki and Kapahulu offers the best in local food.

Waikiki is the best place where you can go with your friends to relax, to surf or just to have good time.