One of the most recognizable beaches in the world, Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. The two-mile stretch of white sand is famous today due in large part to the Waikiki Beach Boys. Their joie de vivre and unfailing jovial outlook played a large part in the worldwide appeal of the Hawaiian Islands during the 1900s. Kings in their time through no official appointment, the Waikiki Beach Boys were the first ambassadors for Hawaii - greeting visitors with lei upon arrival, acting as tour guides, friends and confidants during their stays, and singing songs of aloha. Today, the same blissful attitude and genuine care is fostered.

Catch the sunset on the beach then watch the torch-lighting ceremony and enjoy authentic Hawai‘ian music and hula shows by Hawai‘i’s finest hālau hula (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Shows held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, weather-permitting from 6:30pm to 7:30pm (6:00pm to 7:00pm Nov-Dec-Jan), free to the public at the Kūhiō Beach Hula mound on Kalākaua Ave near Uluniu Avenue across from the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī.

Named in honor of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Olympic swimmer and one of Hawaii’s most beloved sons, this Waikiki beach is a popular swimming area for families and children thanks to a protective sea wall. *Waikiki Beach, Duke’s Beach, Kuhio Beach and Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikiki are all small beaches that interconnect into one larger beach.

Moana Surfrider captures and embodies the true essence of the island by offering guests the chance to discover the real Hawaii, the way it's meant to be. Every experience is designed to offer a unique and distinctive sense of place.

Just a few steps away from Waikiki Beach, visit the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa for a slew of dining/shopping options and resort amenities including, swimming pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and more than 60 on-site boutiques. The resort provides the perfect place for those who want to make the most of their island experience and connect with the heart of Hawaii.