| Waikiki Beach on the south shore of Oahu is a 1 1 | | | | historic hotels, restaurants, shops, and the Kapiolani |
| 2-mile stretch of white sand. Waikiki Beach is one of | | | | Park front this much-sought beach destination. |
| the most famous beaches in the world and its natural | | | | Unique Things About Waikiki |
| allure is the aquamarine water lapping the palm-fringed | | | | - Guests are welcomed by the open-armed statue of |
| shores. Beachgoers can relax on the sand and gaze | | | | the Hawaiian hero and "Father of Modern Surfing" |
| at the calm ocean waters and the magnificent | | | | Duke Kahanamoku |
| Diamond Head volcano looming in the distance, or | | | | - Waikiki Beach hosts "Sunset on the Beach," a free |
| engage in some water sports. The weather here is | | | | movie event. The beach becomes an outdoor movie |
| always warm (temperature never goes above 90 | | | | theater- here guests can watch free movies on a |
| and below 70degress); the skies, cloud-free. | | | | 30-foot outdoor screen. |
| Waikiki Beach is not as big as most people usually | | | | - Once a month, it hosts "Brunch on the Beach," too. |
| think. Plus, half of the waters are marked off for | | | | Island chefs serve delicious foods at bargain prices: |
| surfers. Still, it is one of the most sought spot by | | | | Kalakoa Avenue becomes an outdoor café. |
| beachgoers from every part of the world. The ocean | | | | - It has the Waikiki Aquarium, the third oldest |
| waters are clear, and waders could open their eyes | | | | aquarium in the US. This underwater aquarium that |
| underwater without getting stung by salt. The surf | | | | served as inspiration for Jules Verne's submarine in |
| breaks are long, making them ideal for tandem | | | | the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea |
| surfing and long boarding. Up to some distance of the | | | | - The white sand of Waikiki Beach was imported |
| ocean, the waters are shallow and friendly to children | | | | from Manhattan Beach, California and Molokai when |
| and beginners. Some parts of the beach are rocky, | | | | the beach had erosion problems in the early 1900s. |
| though, so waders have to be cautious where to put | | | | - Off Kaluana Avenue beside the Waikiki Police |
| their feet. | | | | Department, the Wizard Stones are believed to |
| Part of the attractions of Waikiki Beach is its readily | | | | possess the spiritual force (mana) of four Tahitian |
| accessible amenities--- all are just a walk away from | | | | priests (kahuna). |
| the surf and the shore. A string of high-rise hotels, | | | | |