Waikiki Oceanfront Stroll

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Description

Waikiki Oceanfront Stroll is a paved path directly on the water that takes you in front of the grand hotels.  On google maps, the path is called Halekulani Boardwalk and Sheraton Boardwalk. Unfortunately it's an intermittent path, so sometimes you are on the sand. This makes it impossible to do with a stroller. But it's wonderful for a romantic walk with your lover or a solo walk at sunset. Along the way you will see the waves splashing on the shore, notice tropical flowers, and most of all, hear soothing Hawaiian music playing live on the patios of the best hotels. Nothing could be better than walking along at sunset, feeling the warm soft breeze, and hearing the music float by. The paths with railing that are directly on the water are in front of the Halekulani and Sheraton hotels.
A good place to grab something to eat nearby is Iyasume Musubi Cafe on Lewers Street at the Beachwalk area. The musubis are fresh-made and you can get many different types such as shrimp and avocado. You can just buy it and eat it at the beach. There are also two bakeries or coffee shops in Sheraton Waikiki where you can get a quick snack. 
If you park at the zoo you can make a long walk of this, mostly on sand. You'll walk along Kalakaua Ave at first, past landscaped rock waterfalls and hanging baskets of flowers, and the Waikiki Ocean Swimming Pool. Once you get to Duke Kahanamoku Statue Beach you can hit the sand. Walk in front of the gorgeous Moana Surfrider, noticing its huge Indian Banyan tree that covers the whole front patio. Continue past Duke's Canoe Club- hear the happening bar scene, and the pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel- what a delighful sight! Dip your toes in and feel how warm the ocean is here! Walk the paved raised path on the water in front of the Sheraton Waikiki. Listen to the music. Continue on the beach. You come to a raised paved path on the water again once you get to the Halekulani Hotel. Here you can hear more wonderful live music coming from their pool area. Rest under a palm tree on the fine yellow sand for a minute. Continue along the Fort DeRussy boardwalk all the way to the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon and you have reached the end of Waikiki! Turn around and make your way back.
You could also start this walk as far east as the wave wall promenade behind the Waikiki Aquarium if you want a very long walk.
A good place to stay near the Waikiki Oceanfront Stroll is Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel by Outrigger. We stayed there after it was remodeled and enjoyed being in the center of Waikiki.

Photo Gallery

The path ends for a second and you have only sand.	A guy walks with an inflatable along the oceanfront path.	Beautiful patch of beach along the path.
For a really long walk, start this walk at the promenade in front of the Waikiki Aquarium.	Nothing is between you and the shore!	The ocean is right beside you!
Sunset from the path in front of the Sheraton Waikiki.	Nothing makes you feel more at peace than a view like this...	Footsteps on the sand below the raised path.
The paved path with railing in front of the Sheraton Waikiki, right beside the bluest water!	The pool at the Sheraton Waikiki- one of the sights along the path.	The end of the path- the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon.
The walkway ends for a little while and you must walk on the sand. Wow look at the views!	The sandy part you have to walk in front of Shorebird Restaurant in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach.	Amazing views of the multi-colored water from the patch of sand in front of the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Hotel.
Walkway on the water between Halekulani Boardwalk and Fort DeRussy Boardwalk.	Walkway right on the water, between Halekulani Boardwalk and Fort DeRussy Boardwalk.	The east end of Fort DeRussy Boardwalk.
An awesome tree where you hit the sand between the Halekulani Boardwalk and Sheraton Boardwalk.	The wonderful color of the water, on a November day.	Pink flower in front of the water.

Directions

Park at the zoo to take this whole walk. The zoo is located on the corner of Kapahulu Ave and Kalakaua Ave. The parking lot is off of Kapahulu Ave, and costs about $1 an hour. There are parking meters you can pay with credit card.
The boardwalk directly on the water is in front of the Halekulani and Sheraton hotels.

This is an interactive map, you can zoom and move it.

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Jan 11/17/2022 01:15	sunset, music, cocktails ♥
CS 09/06/2012 17:48	How many times have I walked this beach!
ans 08/27/2010 16:37	looking forward to seeing the sunrise tomorrow morning after a night out :)
alicia 02/10/2010 15:01	mystical sunset
OahuRunner 10/22/2009 08:40	Thanks for the description and pictures! I was able to plan my morning runs with your helpful info. Thanks or Mahalo!