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Waikīkī Beach Center
4.8★ · 102 Google ratings · Honolulu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 150 yd away
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 310 ft away
Water
84°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Map of Waikīkī Beach Center
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2020–2026
Shallow water shelters from waves
A rock wall blocks large waves and the water stays below waist-depth all the way to the rocks.
Watch sunset or arrive evening
Multiple reviewers highlight the sunset as a standout feature, and swimming in the evening offers clearer conditions and fewer crowds.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2020–2026
Arrive before 10am
Reviewers consistently report the beach becomes extremely crowded during the day, especially on weekends and weekdays.
Bring water shoes past the rocks
The seabed beyond the rock barrier contains pebbles and coral fragments that cause foot pain when walking.
Expect crowds and plan parking
This world-famous beach draws heavy tourist traffic, and finding parking is described as difficult by multiple visitors.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
84°F
Waves
5.9 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:46 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:24 AM.
Practical
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📍 Honolulu, HI 96815
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 310 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Waikīkī Beach Center?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Waikīkī Beach Center?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Waikīkī Beach Center have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 310 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
