Natural Wonder · Honolulu, United States
Waikiki Beach
Waikīkī is a Honolulu neighborhood and the eponymous Waikīkī beach on its south shore, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Honolulu, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Area | Area: 8.806 km² |
| Coordinates | 21.2752° N, 157.8312° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Waikiki Beach is known for
Waikīkī is a Honolulu neighborhood and the eponymous Waikīkī beach on its south shore, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.
About Waikiki Beach
Waikīkī is a Honolulu neighborhood and the eponymous Waikīkī beach on its south shore, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. (Despite situational use of the spelling "Waikiki", typically in materials aimed at tourists, the spelling "Waikīkī" is official and common.) Waikīkī Beach is one of six beaches in the district, along with Queen's Beach, Kuhio Beach, Gray's Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach, and Kahanamoku Beach.
History
After the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Waikīkī was its first capital from 1795 to 1796. In the 1800s, the area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty, who enjoyed surfing there on early forms of longboards. A few small hotels opened in the 1880s.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Honolulu |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) · Honolulu, Oahu, United States · 6.8 miles away
- Kahului International Airport (OGG) · Kahului, United States · 93.9 miles away
- Lihue Airport (LIH) · Lihue, Kauai, United States · 108.1 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waikiki Beach?
Waikīkī is a Honolulu neighborhood and the eponymous Waikīkī beach on its south shore, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.
Where is Waikiki Beach located?
Waikiki Beach is in Honolulu, United States. Its coordinates are 21.2752° N, 157.8312° W.
How do I get to Waikiki Beach?
The nearest town is Honolulu, and the nearest airport is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), about 6.8 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Waikiki Beach?
After the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Waikīkī was its first capital from 1795 to 1796. In the 1800s, the area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty, who enjoyed surfing there on early forms of longboards.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waikīkī — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q254861 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.