Welcome to Vacation-Waikiki

Every Friday night, the sky over Duke Kahanamoku Beach lights up — completely free to watch. Every Friday night in Waikiki, right around sunset, something happens that catches half the tourists...

The Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie occupies 42 acres and represents six island cultures — plan to spend the full day. Nobody asks "should I visit the Polynesian Cultural Center?" They ask...

Sunset sails put you roughly a mile offshore from Waikiki — close enough to watch Diamond Head go gold and the entire coastline light up behind you. There are roughly a dozen catamaran sails...

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...