The Hawaiian Islands are a big draw all year round with tourists from all over the world flocking there for beach vacations. But though Hawaii has a number of fine beaches to offer, some like Waikiki beach are exceptionally beautiful.
The charm of Waikiki
Waikiki is a tropical paradise offering a measure of scenic beauty and serenity that few can match. It is an ideal location for a Hawaiian beach holiday. The fact that there are discounts on hotels during different months of the year make Waikiki an even more attractive destination.
Waikiki Beach is situated on the sunny Island of Oahu, and is one of the most well known and popular beaches in the world, with an exotic tropical ambiance, and colorful beach clubs, cozy restaurants and luxury hotels located right there on the beach.
The activities around Oahu for the hordes of international visitors include surfing lessons, canoeing, scuba diving and swimming with the dolphins. The well known Kalakaua Avenue runs parallel to Waikiki beach, and is a shoppers’ paradise, offering classy restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.
Waikiki Beach hotels
Traveling from Diamond Head along the beach from west to east, you’ll come across a number of luxury hotels. Some of these include Hilton Hawaiian Village, Outrigger Hawaii, Sheraton Waikiki, and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Restaurants in Waikiki
Waikiki is also noted for the excellent dining options available right on the beach itself. The Surf Room and Duke’s Canoe Club are some of the fine restaurants there. At sunset you’ll have the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. Even as you sample some excellent fare, you could watch the sun setting over the magnificent Pacific Ocean.
Fun Activities in Waikiki
Adventure lovers can look forward to a lot of fun-filled beach activities at Waikiki Beach. They can have the time of their lives participating in a range of water sports and also land activities. Some of the popular water sports include surfing, windsurfing and scuba diving.
On Waikiki Beach, there are also a number of shops that rent surf boards, outrigger canoes, and other similar gear right on the beach. Catamaran rides are offered to and from Diamond Head by different companies but at varying departure times. Other beach activities your family can enjoy are swimming, kayaking, and outrigger canoeing. And if you go to the Kapiolani Park you could even enjoy tennis, archery, and jogging.
The gentle waves at Waikiki Beach are ideal for amateur surfers and beginners to the sport. The water at the beach here is shallow, and calm throughout the year, especially during the winter when the surf never rises above three feet. To make swimmers and surfers feel even more secure, there are life guards at certain parts of the beach watching over them. Surfboards and other beach equipment are available on rent. Interested individuals can even take surfing lessons
The whole family can be sure of a fun time on Waikiki Beach. There are exciting options like children’s programs at the hotels, hands-on beach programs, and of course water sports. Some of the local attractions that your whole family can enjoy visiting include the Waikiki Aquarium, the Honolulu Zoo, and the Sea Life Park of Hawaii.
Oahu Island is a beautiful and diverse location in Hawaii. And no matter what type of beach activities your family is interested in, you’ll find it here on Oahu Island.
