If you want the ultimate in beach vacations then why not visit the most famous beach of them all - Waikiki Beach? Located on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, it offers sun drenched beaches lined with luxury hotels. Famous for it’s beauty as well as night life, Waikiki offers beach clubs located right on the beach for any beach goers delight.

This tourist mecca is known for it’s gentle waves and it’s two miles of sandy beach is one of the worlds best known recreational beaches. But fame does have it’s price and the beach is usually quite crowded so if it’s seclusion you want, this may not be for you. Be that as it may, Waikiki offers plenty to do from surfing to canoeing to snorkeling to swimming and even just lazing on the beach!

One of the most popular activities is catamaran rides which you can take to Diamond Head, and you can almost always catch one as several outfits offer this and the departure times vary. You might also engage in the old Waikiki tradition of an outrigger canoe ride in between lazy swims and lounging on the beach.

But Waikiki Beach isn’t just about beach-going, the famous Kalakaua Avenue runs along side the beach and offers shopping of every type - something to satisfy every taste and budget. Along with that you can find fine dining and entertainment. Several great restaurants are located right on the beach including the Surf Room and Dukes Canoe Club. These restaurants are quite popular especially at sunset - who wouldn’t want to dine in a tropical paradise where they can watch the sunset over the Pacific?

The beach offers many world class hotels from Diamond Head on down and you can take your pick of places like the Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Outrigger Hawaii and many more.

If your looking for a beautiful oasis complete with everything a tourist could want including first class hotels and dining, then consider a Waikiki Beach vacation. One of the best beaches on Hawaii, there you won’t be disappointed when you stay in this tropical paradise.

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