One of the best beaches in the world, whose name has long been synonymous with high-quality "sunny" recreation, the famous Waikiki stretched for 2, 4 km along the coast of the capital of Hawaii Honolulu .There is absolutely everything for a serene pastime: fine fine sand, low and "long-playing" waves, ideal for beginners to comprehend the elements of surfing, and a lot of entertainment at the water's edge - from day-lounge bars with comfortable sofas and light DJ sets to evening movie views on giant screen and dashing parties before dawn .On the waterfront of Waikiki lined a chain of luxury hotels, and there are always a lot of tourists here - sometimes too much .However, the mountain-rocking Diamond-Head singing over the beach does not let you forget about the beauty of the wild nature, because this is the main "chip" of Hawaii .
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How to get to Waikiki
Waikiki - one of Honolulu districts .From the airport of Oahu, you can get to the city as a whole, and directly to Waikiki .Shuttle buses «Waikiki Express Airport» depart from the airport every half hour and follow the tourist area of Waikiki, stopping at the hotels necessary for passengers .About your stop, you should warn the driver in advance .The fare is 9 USD .In addition, from the airport to the beach, you can get on ordinary city buses No. 19 and No. 20 .The traffic interval is the same half an hour, the route passes through the center of Honolulu, and the travel costs 2, 50 USD .It should be borne in mind that luggage must fit under the seat of the bus or on the passenger's lap - so if you are flying with a full "combat kit", it is better to use the shuttle .
Another way to overcome the distance between the airport and Waikiki is by taxi - cars are waiting for riders at the exit from the arrival hall.
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Transport
Following the charming and very immediate native tradition, moving around Waikiki or asking for directions, be prepared to handle Hawaiian words, not specific addresses.
In general, you can easily walk on Waikiki - along the entire coast there are three main parallel streets of Kalakaua, Kuhayo and Ala-Vai. Another option is renting a scooter in the rental offices generously scattered around the district. Finally, the option for tourists - the Waikiki trolley of three routes: green "shows" beautiful views and gets to Diamond Head, red runs on historical and cultural attractions, pink will take you to shopping centers and restaurant "clusters."
Beaches of Waikiki
Waikiki - one big beach; Specifically, here there are six "individual" beaches, which, however, pass one into the other and stretch from the entrance to the Ala-Vai canal to Mount Diamond Head.
The extreme western beach of Kahanamoku, named after the famous native surfer, is man-made, as is the adjacent Ala-Moana lagoon. Here the widest coastline and gentle descent into the water. On Kahanamoku is located one of the best hotels of the resort - "Hilton".
The beach of Fort de Russi is always noisy and fun, it is one of the most popular beaches of Waikiki. The sand here is just as much as Kahanamoku, which allows you to sit comfortably away from other sunbathers. And here again a direct road to snorkelers - a little further from the shore lies a coral reef.
Royal Manoa is filled with tourists to the eyeballs, it makes sense to come here if you want primarily fun, not relaxed lying in the sun.
But on the beach of Kuhayo on the contrary very calmly, this is an ideal place for families with children and seekers of silence. Still here, beginners will like it - on short but long waves it is convenient to hone the skill.
On the beach of Queen-Cerf, it makes sense to go to the amateurs to swim with a mask and snorkel, there is a remarkable variety of underwater inhabitants. This is also a popular place for gay people.
The beach of Sanssouci can boast a tranquil rest atmosphere and almost complete immobility of the ocean surface - from the waves the coast is protected by a coral reef. Here, families with children like to rest.
- Acquire the coveted chocolate-peach skin tone on the best beach of one of the most beautiful islands on the planet.
- Rise to the Diamond Head and enjoy the ocean view.
- Dine in the rotating restaurant Top of Waikiki and again enjoy the view of the ocean.
- Take a couple of surfing lessons on Kuhayo beach.
Hotels in Waikiki
Hotels in Waikiki - mostly high-level at the appropriate price of accommodation. They are located on the first line of the beach or on the nearest Kalakua street. To chase for "all inclusive" does not make much sense, since there are absolutely no problems with restaurants on Waikiki: any kitchen for any budget. As for the names, the beach of Waikiki has not ignored the world's chains: there are two Sheraton, Mariott, Hilton, Hyatt and Trump International.
Kitchen and restaurants Waikiki
On Waikiki beach and in its vicinity you can find a lot of inexpensive eateries, good restaurants and pompous institutions "on the way out." The best place to freeze the worm, not moving away from the water - Duke's, on Sundays live music plays here. Enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and Diamond Head can be from the table rotating restaurant Top of Waikiki, which is on the 18th floor of the business plaza Waikiki.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Waikiki
The first thing tourists do is go to the nature reserve of the Diamond Head, which is an extinct volcano over 200 thousand years old. From the top of the volcano offers breathtaking views of the ocean and Honolulu; The last kilometer to the highest point of the mountain will have to be done on foot, leaving the car or scooter in the parking lot. The climb is not difficult and is suitable for tourists of all ages.
Families with children will love the Kapiolani fun park: the youngest are waited at the Waikiki Zoo, home to a variety of exotic animals, including elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, zebras and giraffes. Located here is the Waikiki Aquarium - the oldest in the United States. It features hundreds of underwater inhabitants of Hawaii and the Pacific - sharks, jellyfish, octopus, reef fish, etc. The Waikiki Shell amphitheater often hosts concerts and performances by folklore groups.
On the beach of Waikiki near the zoo every night, movies are shown on a 9-meter screen in the open air. Still definitely worth a ride around the island on a mini submarine or float in a classic yacht cruise - a particularly picturesque walk at sunset.