Waikiki is the top visitor destination in Hawaii. Waikiki is a 0.7-mile manmade peninsula that encompasses 450 acres of vacation paradise. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Waikiki was mainly swampland, fishponds, and duck ponds. After the completion of the Ali Wai Canal, Waikiki was turned into prime island real estate. Waikiki's two mile stretch of coast contains 90 percent of all the hotels on O'ahu. Waikiki also has plenty of tourism related facilities, the very beautiful Kapiolani Park and is also host to award winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and top island entertainment.. Waikiki Beach is usually crowded but is a very nice area where one can swim, canoe, surf and snorkel. The areas towards Diamond Head are near to the expansive picnic and recreational facilities, including those of Kapiolani Park.

Waikiki Beach has the following in its beach and park areas:

• Lifeguards
• Picnic areas
• Phones
• Restrooms & showers