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As a youngster used to go all the time. As an adult not so much. If your surf there is usually some kind of waves to catch. Now a days for business or occasional dinner. They sure did a nice job with fixing up Lewers Street with the Yardhouse and Giovanni Pastrami etc....to bad no more movie theatres there like the old days. Used to have several, now none.
Before I went to Hawaii for the first time, I only knew Waikiki by its Mainland reputation: crowded, tacky, and touristy. The usual advice was to bypass Oahu entirely (except to change planes) and go to Maui or Kona on the BI. Having been to Waikiki several times now, I love it, and if I lived in Honolulu, I think I'd go fairly often. My wife and I especially like Duke's, although I can't say I've been to many bars and restaurants there. The beach is great for strolling and people watching, as well as swimming.
Before I went to Hawaii for the first time, I only knew Waikiki by its Mainland reputation: crowded, tacky, and touristy. The usual advice was to bypass Oahu entirely (except to change planes) and go to Maui or Kona on the BI. Having been to Waikiki several times now, I love it, and if I lived in Honolulu, I think I'd go fairly often. My wife and I especially like Duke's, although I can't say I've been to many bars and restaurants there. The beach is great for strolling and people watching, as well as swimming.
A good alternative to Duke's which can be pretty crowded is Tiki's next to the Marriott hotel. It is a little less crowded - has good food - often has bands playing - great view of the beach - and has happy hour everyday from 2-5pm.
A good alternative to Duke's which can be pretty crowded is Tiki's next to the Marriott hotel. It is a little less crowded - has good food - often has bands playing - great view of the beach - and has happy hour everyday from 2-5pm.
Before I went to Hawaii for the first time, I only knew Waikiki by its Mainland reputation: crowded, tacky, and touristy. The usual advice was to bypass Oahu entirely (except to change planes) and go to Maui or Kona on the BI. Having been to Waikiki several times now, I love it, and if I lived in Honolulu, I think I'd go fairly often. My wife and I especially like Duke's, although I can't say I've been to many bars and restaurants there. The beach is great for strolling and people watching, as well as swimming.
Fortunately I went to Waikiki BEFORE I heard all that. But, I've always been routinely amazed by that being a common recommendation to skip Waikiki/Oahu altogether.
My own feeling, Waikiki Beach is just a beautiful little spot of the earth! If there are tourists enjoying it, it's not a problem for me. They just add to that beautiful energy of it. They also owe to the constant upkeep to keep it beautiful and full-of-life, because everyone wants them to keep coming!
While, I personally wouldn't want to live in Waikiki, if I lived in Honolulu, I could certainly see myself going often, particularly with kids.
In short, I agree that it's a great little space, and equally surprised when I hear people say others need to skip it or bypass it altogether.
Maybe once a month, if that. Usually for an event or if people are visiting. Sometimes for girls night.
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