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Waikiki, Hawaii

S. state of Hawaii.

Type City

Why go

  • Neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

History

Waikīkī is a Honolulu neighborhood and the eponymous Waikīkī beach on its south shore, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii.

Where to stay

2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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2300 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · outrigger.com
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Kahala Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave #5000, Honolulu, HI 96816 · kahalaresort.com
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201 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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120 Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · marriott.com
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2452 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · espaciowaikiki.com
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100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815 · princewaikiki.com
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2863 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · kaimana.com
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450 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 · coconutwaikikihotel.com
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205 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 · imperialofwaikiki.com
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2045 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hotelluanawaikiki.com
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2586 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · parkshorewaikiki.com
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410 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814 · alamoanahotelhonolulu.com
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2490 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · alohilaniresort.com
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1830 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · wyndhamhotels.com
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342 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · shorelinehotelwaikiki.com
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Waikiki Business Plaza 14th Floor, 2270 Kalākaua Ave Suite1400, Honolulu, HI 96815 · first-cabin.us
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2070 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · lacroixwaikiki.com
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320 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 · oasishotelwaikiki.com
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2211 Kūhiō Ave. Unit 206, Honolulu, HI 96815 · waikikimalia.com
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2570 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · twinfinwaikiki.com
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2464 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · waikikicircle.com
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2460 Koa Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · waikikiresort.com
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1850 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · aquaaston.com
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2058 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 · ihg.com
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151 Uluniu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · royalgrovewaikiki.com
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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · equushotel.com
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2131 Kalākaua Ave #2, Honolulu, HI 96815 · polynesianresidences.com
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134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · waikikigrandhotel.com
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2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · wayfinderwaikiki.com
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431 Nohonani St, Honolulu, HI 96815 · whitesandshotel.com
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260 Beach Walk B, Honolulu, HI 96815 · bposhtels.com
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1525 Rycroft St, Honolulu, HI 96814 · pagodahotel.com
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2425 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 · castleresorts.com
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1811 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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223 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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2299 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 · marriott.com
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2365 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · marriott.com
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2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · marriott.com
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444 Niu St, Honolulu, HI 96815 · waikikimonarchhotel.com
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2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hyatt.com
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2330 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · queenkapiolani.com
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1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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2500 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 · hilton.com
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12 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Restaurants & places to go

Local, Hawaiian, Pipikaula, Haupia, Squid Luau, Poke, Beef Stew, Kalua Pig, Lomi Salmon, Poi, Chicken Long Rice, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr… · helenashawaiianfood.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:30-19:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access Wikipedia: en:Leonard's Bakery · 933 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, 96186 · leonardshawaii.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Enjoy handcrafted beverages and European style pastries in the company of over 15 adoptable shelter cats from Oahu SPCA. Hawaii's first… · hawaiicatcafe.org
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Peruvian, Restaurant · Serving classic Peruvian dishes in Hawaii Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free… · mimisperuviancuisine.com
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Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · Permanently Closed as of 2022. Opening hours: closed · 3660.com
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Hawaiian, Fast Food · Offering poke, sashimi, salads and donburi with a variety of sauces Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-21:00;Su 10:00-19:00 · 1450 Ala Moana… · alamoanacenter.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Hawaiian Cajun cuisine Opening hours: 12:00-23:00 · crackinkitchen.com
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American, Hawaiian, Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · The premier neighborhood breakfast & lunch spot serving the East Honolulu community since 1964. Opening… · jacksrestauranthonolulu.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Belongs to FGS Hawaii (Taiwanese Buddhist temple), so the food is Chinese vegetarian. Gift shop next to kitchen. Opening hours: Mo-Fr… · foodeist.com
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Ice Cream · Located near surfboards on the side of the C building. Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 2301 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · bananbowls.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, 96815 · ginzabairinhawaii.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 3 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 96813 · osf.com
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · former value of opening_hours=Semester Hours Monday- Thursday: 10:30am-8:00pm; Friday: 10:30am-9:00pm / Summer Hours Monday-Friday:… · hawaii.edu
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Korean, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 2250 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815-2542 · order.bbqchicken.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 3506 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, 96816 · beluga.kitchen
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 3269 Koapaka Street, 96819 · restaurants.ihop.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-15:00; Su closed Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1001 Bishop Street, Honolulu, 96813 · locations.jackinthebox.com
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Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 2310 Kūhiō Avenue,… · marugameudon.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3133 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, 96816 · restaurants.subway.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Mo, Th 09:00-25:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-26:00; Tu 10:00-23:00; We 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery ·… · locations.tacobell.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00 · 2380 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · thecapitalgrillehawaii.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:30; Sa-Su 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, 96816 · 1992sharetea.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-21:30 · 2045 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · atsushihonolulu.com
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 1614 South King Street, 96826 · lovinghut.us
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Barbecue, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 14:00-01:00; Su 14:00-24:00 · 1327 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, 96814 · 8fatfat8hawaii.com
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 2250 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · baikohken.com
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Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-15:00 · 3045 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · bogartscafe.com
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Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3045 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · dacove.com
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Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 2752 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu, 96822 · lecrepecafe.com
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Seafood, Hawaiian, Poke, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-20:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 2441 Kūhiō Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · magurospot.com
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Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 1515 Liona Street, Honolulu, 96814-7080 · middleeats808.com
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 · 3133 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, 96816 · shaloha4u.com
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Thai, Lao, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-21:30 · 477 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · thaivientianehawaii.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1124 McCully Street, Honolulu, 96826 · locations.kfc.com
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AçAí, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 2462 Kūhiō Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · acairepublic.com
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Mediterranean, North African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 · 2469 South King Street, Honolulu, 96826 · daspot.net
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Fish, Chinese, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-14:00,17:30-21:00; Su 08:00-14:00,17:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 100 North… · legendseafoodhonolulu.com
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Rice Ball, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00 · 638 Keeaumoku Street, Honolulu, 96814 · iyasumehawaii.com
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Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-21:45 Features: step-free access · 2250 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · nanasgreenteausa.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 298 Beachwalk Drive, Honolulu, 96815 · tommybahama.com
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Okinawan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:45 Features: takeaway · 1286 Kalani Street, Honolulu, 96817 · utagehawaii.com
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Shave Ice, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 96826 · waiolashaveice.co
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Smoothie, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa 07:30-12:00 · 1011 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, 96814-4908 · omaomanhawaii.com
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Poke, Sashimi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-20:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 2250 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815 · magurobrothershawaii.com
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Pita, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 10:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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362 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport (HNL) 6.8 mi to the centre
Honolulu, Oahu, HI, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 26 airlines (Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 51 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Tokyo, Kahului, Sydney, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 26 airlines, 51 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) 16 mi to the centre
Kapolei, HI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.4 mi from the centre
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USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat
Ferry route · United States Navy
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Waikiki, Hawaii — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi; routes include USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waikiki, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Hawaii · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.