Located on the sun drenched Hawaiian Island of Oahu, Waikiki Beach is one of the most famous and well known beaches in the entire world, with luxurious hotels and beach clubs set right on the beach. The famous Kalakaua Avenue, which runs parallel to the beach, offers you a shopping paradise with fine restaurants and nightly entertainment.

At Waikiki Beach you will find outrigger canoes, surf boards, and other gear readily available for rent on the beach. For a change of venue, tennis, archery, and even jogging is available at the Kapiolani Park.

Romance

Romantic beach vacations on Oahu Island range from renewing your wedding vows to luxurious beach service at one of the several hotels. If you’ve never tasted pink beer or champagne, Mai Tai Bar is the place you should check out.

If you would rather spend some of your time in a more secluded area, Kahala Mandarin Oriental is 10 minutes away from Waikiki Beach and offers a long sandy beach, great service, and swimming with the dolphins - which is something everyone is sure to enjoy.

Restaurants

There are several restaurants located right on Waikiki Beach, such as Duke’s Canoe Club and the Surf Room. When the evening sets in, you can enjoy a romantic dinner while you watch the sun set over the beautiful and amazing Pacific Ocean.

Waikiki Beach hotels

As you travel along the beach from west to east beginning in Diamond Head, you’ll encounter several first class hotels such as Hilton Hawaiian Village, Sheraton Waikiki, Outrigger Hawai, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and several others.