Apr 24, 2015

Waikiki Beach, Honolulu: Part 1

Waikiki represents all that's iconic about vacationing in Hawaii. High rise resorts, golden sunsets, surfers, and Diamond Head in the background - it's just like the postcards. The air is soft, the beach is always buzzing, and no joke, fresh pineapple is served with almost everything. You can't beat the crowds here, but hey, it's a small price to pay for paradise. 

waikiki beach honolulu oahu

Located on the southern shore of Oahu, Honolulu's Waikiki Beach hosts practically every tourist amenity you'd expect to find in a tropical locale. From surfboard rentals and sunset cruises to live music and beachfront restaurants, boredom is entirely by choice. Kalakaua Avenue, the main drag through Waikiki, is a mix of the Las Vegas strip and Rodeo Drive. Tall hotels are surrounded by expensive designer shops, trailing into familiar chains and ABC souvenir stores on every corner.

waikiki beach honolulu oahu
Duke Kahanamoku Statue


waikiki beach honolulu oahuDespite exploring most of Oahu, the bulk of my week was spent in Waikiki. Whether I was wandering around the beach, shopping or out grabbing drinks, it seems I was always stumbling onto something memorable. Then again, it's a Hawaiian vacation. What's not to love? 



waikiki beach honolulu oahu
waikiki beach honolulu oahu




waikiki beach honolulu oahu
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I bought myself a ukelele and proceeded to play it badly for the week.
waikiki beach honolulu oahu
waikiki beach honolulu oahu

waikiki beach honolulu oahu

waikiki beach honolulu oahu
waikiki beach honolulu oahu
Diamond Head

waikiki beach honolulu oahu

waikiki beach honolulu oahu

Me (left) with my family on Waikiki Beach.
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waikiki beach honolulu oahu

waikiki beach honolulu oahu


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waikiki beach honolulu oahu

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