Welcome to Vacation-Waikiki

For the first time in years, Waikiki has its own July 4th fireworks — launched from a barge offshore and visible from the entire beach. Get to the sand by 7:00 p.m. to claim your spot. For the...

Five color-coded routes, one pass, no rental car required. The Waikiki Trolley is the easiest way to cover Oahu's highlights without navigating Honolulu traffic yourself. If you're visiting...

Canoes break at Waikiki is where most beginners catch their first wave — shallow, forgiving, and with one of the better backdrops in surfing. There are places in the world where learning to surf...

The King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade runs from ʻIolani Palace through Waikiki to Kapiʻolani Park — one of the most visually stunning free events in all of Hawaii. June is when Oahu...

Waikiki's beachfront walkways are wide, paved, and surprisingly navigable — one of the things mobility-limited travelers are genuinely surprised by when they arrive. Here's something the travel...

June is the sweet spot: the weather is nearly identical to July, but the beach actually has room to breathe. Book now — this window closes fast. If you're comparing whether to visit Oahu in June...