Articles, News and Upcoming Events at Waikiki
Oahu Islands Travel:
Waikiki Beach Hawaii
Waikiki beach is the most famous of all the Hawaii beaches. It is almost perfect in every way - long days of endless sun, fine golden sand, excellent surfing and body surfing, a long stretch of shallow sandy bottom lagoon ideal for swimmers, both inexperienced and experienced, protected areas with no waves and exposed areas with frolicking waves, lots of water activities from catamaran cruises, hobby cat sailing, paddle boats and snorkelling trips and most of all, lots of people, lots of high rise hotels with fantastic views, lots of restaurants and good nightlife.
Waikiki stretches for almost four miles in an almost unbroken stretch of soft white sand. Waikiki has over a hundred high rise hotels to choose from and lots of smaller inns and units for rent but only a few of these are absolute beachfront.
Waikiki Aquarium Site:
Information for Visitors
Waikiki Aquarium visitors can see an amazing variety of marine life from the tropical Pacific and Hawaii. Home to over 2,500 animals representing more than 420 species, the Aquarium is especially proud of its reputation of excellence in coral reef exhibitry. When you come to the Aquarium, you can get up-close views of reef sharks, living corals, endangered Hawaiian monk seals, graceful sea jellies, myriads of colorful reef fish, and much, much more.
Duke's Waikiki:
Memorable Dining on the Sands of Waikiki Beach
Duke's Waikiki, named in honor of surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku, is a seafood restaurant where great tasting food and the aura of old Hawaii are the fashion. Located oceanfront at the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, the restaurant and Barefoot Bar are popular spots for beachboys (and beachgirls), locals and visitors alike.
Duke's Waikiki is located right on the site of the original Outrigger Canoe Club, overlooking the spot where Duke rode the biggest wave of his life.
The restaurant is reminiscent of a gentler and younger Waikiki, when canoeing and surfing were in their heyday, beachboys ruled, and Duke was the undisputed "king of the ocean". A virtual museum, Duke's features an extensive collection of Duke memorabilia, including framed photographs, a koa outrigger canoe, surfboards, and old Hawaiian posters. The decor adds to the overall ambiance, with palm-thatched roofs and umbrellas, rich koa wood paneling, touches of bamboo and lauhala, and a salt-water aquarium.
No visit to Hawaii is complete without a visit to Duke's, where you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast, leisurely lunch, romantic dinner, or tropical cocktail with live Hawaiian entertainment - all in the spirit of old Waikiki, all in the spirit of Duke.