Kalākaua Avenue
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Waikīkī’s two-mile-long oceanfront street, running from Ala Wai bridge to the magnificent Diamond Head, epitomizes the dream of Hawai’i – gentle surf and vibrant nightlife. Named for Hawai’i’s playful last king, the street is lined with storied hotels, parks, and a host of attractions. The city has spruced up the street at Waikīkī Beach with plantings, seating areas, and a waterfall that’s a favorite “photo op” spot.
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1. Royal Hawaiian Hotel
1. Royal Hawaiian HotelThe “Pink Lady” retains her cache. Even if you’re not staying at this most famous of Waikīkī hotels (see Royal Hawaiian Hotel), you can take afternoon tea on the veranda or visit the famed Mai Tai Bar.
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2. Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel
The porticoed “White Lady” turned 100 in 2001. The Sunday champagne brunch on the veranda is legendary; an evening at the Beach Bar an absolute must.
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3. Waikīkī Beach
3. Waikīkī BeachIt’s all happening here just as it has for more than a century – beachboys giving surf lessons; old-timers playing checkers in the pavilions; canoe teams practicing; locals mingling with tourists in the gentle waves. The whole beach is open, including the areas in front of the Royal and Moana hotels. (see Waikīkī.
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4. Duke Kahanamoku
4. Duke KahanamokuAt Kūhiō Beach, the figure hung with lei is Duke Pa’oa Kahanamoku, a pioneer surfer and Hawai’i’s “Ambassador of Aloha” in the 1960s.
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5. Kapi’olani Park
5. Kapi’olani ParkThis 170-acre parcel was dedicated by King Kalākaua in 1877. It was a military encampment in World War II, but today is a place for families, music, and festivals.
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6. Honolulu Zoo
6. Honolulu ZooA compact zoo with a number of warm habitats. Check out the Komodo dragon. If time permits, take a backstage zookeeper tour, moonlight walk, or overnight campout.
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7. Waikīkī Shell
A very popular concert venue. Acts range from the Honolulu Symphony to a traditional May Day (Lei Day) concert by contemporary Hawaiian music favorites The Brothers Cazimero.
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8. Waikīkī Aquarium
8. Waikīkī AquariumPopular with youngsters for its sharks and Hawaiian monk seals, the aquarium is involved in conservation projects, and hosts reef walks and excursions.
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9. War Memorial Natatorium
This 1920s Beaux Arts saltwater pool was intended as a living memorial to World War I servicemen. It fell into disrepair, however, and though partially restored in 2000, its future is uncertain.
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10. Diamond Head
The crater at the end of Kalākaua Avenue is two-thirds of a mile across; its brow is 761 feet high, and its summit circumference is two miles. Take the 1.5-mile trail to its top for sweeping views (see Diamond Head Trail & Diamond Head Crater).
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