Waikiki is Hawaiian for "Sprouting Water" and is one of the most famous beach areas in the world. When you think of Hawaii your thoughts will usually include an image of Waikiki Beach. It's really a series of beaches with their own intriguing names and flavors, Kuhio, Sans Souci, Gray's, Kahanamoku, and more. It attracts almost two million tourists every year. Ninety percent of all of the hotels on Oahu are located along the shore of Waikiki. It may be best known for its beaches but it is also has award winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and top island entertainment.
Waikiki is a 0.7-mile manmade peninsula that is 450 acres of vacation paradise in Oahu, Hawaii. Because of its size, it is easier to walk around Waikiki than to drive the one way streets and park.
At the beginning of the 20th Century, Waikiki was mainly swampland, fishponds, and duck ponds but, after the completion of the Ali Wai Canal, Waikiki turned into prime island real estate.
Waikiki was once the royal capital of Polynesian Hawaii's Oahu. Now, this beautiful beach area contains over 30,000 hotel rooms, condominium rentals, residential high-rises, and is centrally located near the major city of Honolulu. Three east-west thoroughfares wind their way through Waikiki. Kalakaua Avenue offers front door access to major hotels, shops, and restaurants. Kuhio Avenue is one block inland and offers a long, not particularly attractive scene of mid-range hotels, condos, restaurants, and shops. Ala Wai Boulevard intersects an almost uninterrupted flow of high-rise residences and condominiums.
Diamond Head offers dramatic views of Waikiki's incomparably beautiful Crescent Beach and Bay. Waikiki Beach is usually crowded but it 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 is renowned for its bustling atmosphere and all night shopping. So, there's something for everyone in this island paradise.
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