Just minutes west from Waikiki, this half-mile beach is protected by a fringing reef for calm waters. Extending out from the beach is Magic Island, a man-made peninsula with large seawalls and a shallow lagoon, making it a perfect place for keiki (children) to swim. Tables are available for picnics. In addition to being a beautiful weekend destination for Hawaii […] Learn more →

Founded in 1904 and administered by the University of Hawaii since 1919, the Waikiki Aquarium is located on the shoreline of Waikiki Beach next to a living reef and across from Kapiolani Park. The Aquarium showcases more than 500 marine species, and maintains more than 3,000 marine specimens. New Hawaiian Green Sea turtle exhibit. Peppermint Angelfish one of the Ocean’s […] Learn more →

Ala Moana Center, Hawaii’s largest shopping center located in Honolulu just minutes from Waikiki, is an open-air shopping oasis. Ala Moana Center currently features more than 290 stores, including 80 dining options, one of the largest collections of luxury retailers in the world, four major department stores (Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Sears) and several only-in-Hawai’i retailers featuring locally-made products. […] Learn more →

The iconic silhouette of Diamond Head State Monument sits along the Honolulu skyline just beyond Waikiki. This 760-foot tuff crater is one of Hawaii’s most famous landmarks. Known as Leahi (brow of the tuna) in Hawaiian, the crater was named Diamond Head by 19th century British sailors who thought they discovered diamonds on the crater’s slopes. These “diamonds” were actually […] Learn more →

The Center has more than 100 shops and restaurants to excite every taste! Royal Hawaiian Center, the premiere shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Waikiki, consists of more than 310,000 square feet along a three-block stretch of Waikiki’s famed Kalakaua Avenue. The Center has more than 100 shops and restaurants to excite every taste! Complimentary music, hula, and cultural classes […] Learn more →

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as “spouting waters,” Waikiki was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901. Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main hotel and resort area and a vibrant gathering place for […] Learn more →