There are tons of little surf shacks on the beach where you can pay someone to teach you. I picked the shack next to the Honolulu police station on the strip. Given that Waikiki is a nice shallow bay, the waves are low and long-rolling - perfect for newbies. Surfing is surprisingly easy. If you have ever roller skated or... more

This is a review if Waikiki, the tourist area of Honolulu. Honolulu as a whole is a diverse city of course. For me Waikiki was a mixed bag. I was staying with someone who had the hotel paid for, otherwise I probably wouldn't choose to stay there. Its overpriced and a definite tourist trap. Still, it was good to have... more

My 4-day stay in Waikiki will not remain as the highlights of my vacations in Hawaii. I enjoyed much more the wilderness of Maui and the Big Island. If you enjoy nightlife, bars, nightclubs... then you will love this city. If you're looking for a quiet place, avoid it ! I felt a little bit stucked in Waikiki. In fact,... more

Waikiki Beach and people go hand in hand. What a place to people watch! You see all kinds. Yes, it is crowded, but is it ever gorgeous and fun. I have been to Oahu 4 times - with kids and without and I always enjoy and love the beach. There is a lot of action with body/boogie boarders, surfers, boats,... more

We stayed across the street at the Waikiki Marriott. The beach is crowded but it was expected for that part of town, especially with all the hotels in the area. There was a break in the water in front of our hotel, so we bought some floats. We never actually laid out on the beach. The water was so pleasant.... more

Yes it is so crowded you are fighting for a spot of sand, but it is beautiful. It is wonderful, the surf, the liferguard shacks, the sunsets, the sand- this is Hawaii. We went to much less crowded beaches on the North Shore & other islands and the surf was breaking much higher and the under-tow very strong. On Waikiki... more

My wife and I stayed at Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel - two blocks back from the beach. The room had everything that we needed - even a microwave to cook our meals although the "Food Barn" was around the corner [easy access to all your needs food and other]. Staff were very helpful with requests and stowed luggage while we... more

Maybe the fame was before my time but this beach was ok but I definitely see the potential. I was expecting models and the scantaly clad to be abundant, but no such luck. It does have great scenary which can be a photographers paradise. The good thing about this beach is that it is so close to the Ala Moana... more

We can't expect clear water or relaxing on the beach there. Too may people in narrow sand beach. it may be a place to see. I enjoyed to walking along it from Ilikai Marina - Hilton Hawaiian Village-Waikiki beach-Kuhio beach and end up to Aquarium. about 1hour walk in morning. If it is the time around sunset, better start from... more