Kahanamoku Beach, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
Heard of surfing? Thank this beach's namesake Duke Kahanamoku, the Olympic
swimmer who popularized surfing outside Hawaii. Ironically, at this beach on
Honolulu's most famous shoreline, there's an offshore reef that reduces the
waves, though that makes this beach a prime destination for families with
children. Get away - if you like - from nearby boat and catamaran piers.
Duke Kahanamoku Beach is immediately adjacent to the Ala Wai Yacht
Harbor and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. It is the widest beach in
Waikiki and an offshore protective reef makes it a good beach for
families with children. Swimmers should wear reef walkers or some
other protective footwear because the shoreline in this area has a
rocky bottom. Kahanamoku beach is a popular swimming, kayaking,
canoeing, and sailing beach and it is also home of the Port Hilton Dock
where the Atlantis submarine tours and dinner cruises depart. Public
access to Kahanamoku Beach is via Kalia Road and Pahoa Place.
Kahanamoku
Beach is bounded by the Ala Wai small boat harbor and
the Hilton Hawaiian Village catamaran pier. A shallow
offshore reef protects this beach from the big waves,
making it a great swimming area for families.
You can also enjoy an array of fun-filled family activities at Duke
Kahanamoku Lagoon, a spectacular five-acre salt-water lagoon
featuring a state-of-the-art water circulation system.
Named after Hawaii's legendary Ambassador of Aloha – surfer and
Olympic swimming champion, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku – our sparkling
lagoon is the perfect place to lounge on a beach chair, take a tranquil swim,
or while away the hour beneath swaying palm trees.
swimmer who popularized surfing outside Hawaii. Ironically, at this beach on
Honolulu's most famous shoreline, there's an offshore reef that reduces the
waves, though that makes this beach a prime destination for families with
children. Get away - if you like - from nearby boat and catamaran piers.
Duke Kahanamoku Beach is immediately adjacent to the Ala Wai Yacht
Harbor and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. It is the widest beach in
Waikiki and an offshore protective reef makes it a good beach for
families with children. Swimmers should wear reef walkers or some
other protective footwear because the shoreline in this area has a
rocky bottom. Kahanamoku beach is a popular swimming, kayaking,
canoeing, and sailing beach and it is also home of the Port Hilton Dock
where the Atlantis submarine tours and dinner cruises depart. Public
access to Kahanamoku Beach is via Kalia Road and Pahoa Place.
Kahanamoku
Beach is bounded by the Ala Wai small boat harbor and
the Hilton Hawaiian Village catamaran pier. A shallow
offshore reef protects this beach from the big waves,
making it a great swimming area for families.
You can also enjoy an array of fun-filled family activities at Duke
Kahanamoku Lagoon, a spectacular five-acre salt-water lagoon
featuring a state-of-the-art water circulation system.
Named after Hawaii's legendary Ambassador of Aloha – surfer and
Olympic swimming champion, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku – our sparkling
lagoon is the perfect place to lounge on a beach chair, take a tranquil swim,
or while away the hour beneath swaying palm trees.