On the southern shore of Honolulu in the neighborhood of Waikiki is this famous beach; in fact it is a collection of five smaller beaches. From east to west the beaches which make up the Waikiki coastline are Sans Soucci Beach, Kapiolani Beach, Kuhio Park Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach and Kahanamoku Beach. The area most often visited by tourists and most associated with the name "Waikiki Beach" is opposite the Waikiki City Center - Waikiki Beach Shopping Center. The center is the site of many stores, restaurants and amenities used by beach-goers like lockers, restrooms, surfboard lockers and rental stations. It was here on Waikiki Beach that surf legend and Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku grew up surfing and the Duke's statue is one of the beachfront landmarks. The beach is often the venue for special events including surf competitions, outdoor concerts, hula dancing and outrigger canoe races. The beach has a warm, cloud-free climate and eateries and other amenities are close by. The beach is not that long and half of it is designate for surfers. The water is shallow enough for families and thanks to a surf breakers the surf offers long rolling breaks. You can find plenty of companies and individuals offering surf lessons at Waikiki Beach.

The Waikiki neighborhood was once the place for celebs to see and be seen. The area has famous top resort hotels and is a major commercial and entertainment venue. The main thoroughfares in Waikiki are Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue where you can find restaurants, stores and nightclubs.