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Waikīkī without a car
A walk from the Hilton lagoon to Kapiʻolani Park, with the views, the banyans and the beach food in between.
9 placesA full day
- 1. Fort DeRussy Beach ParkThe widest, quietest stretch of sand.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFree to visit
- 2. Royal Hawaiian, the pink palaceThe pink palace. Walk through the gardens.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFrom outside
- 3. International Market Place banyanThe banyan in the middle of the market.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFree to visit
- 4. Moana Surfrider veranda and banyanThe oldest hotel on the beach and its banyan courtyard.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFrom outside
5. Duke Kahanamoku statueDuke Kahanamoku, usually draped in lei.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFree to visit- 6. Kūhiō Beach hula showA free hula show by the beach on set evenings each week.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFree to visit
- 7. Kai CoffeeKona coffee across from the beach.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFood & drink
- 8. Queen’s Beach and Sans Souci, Kapiʻolani ParkCalm water at the park end.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadFree to visit
9. Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) summit trailThe crater hike. Book a timed entry.Waikīkī & Diamond HeadPaid entry
Started from the pins on Flashpacking America’s Oʻahu maps (the map). Places and notes checked and written by us; opening times change, so check before you go.