Looking for the ultimate vacation place for the entire family? Waikiki Beach is the tourist mecca for people from around the world; mainly because it offers one of Hawaii’s best recreational beaches that stretches 2 miles along some of the most beautiful shorelines in all of Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is crowded, but that’s because it is the best place where one can swim, surf, snorkel and canoe. This expansive recreational and picnic area, which include Kapiolani Park , invites you to meander through a maze of bronze bodies, umbrellas, and sand castles that seem to have hardly changed from times gone by; watch the 1937 movie ‘Waikiki Wedding’, and you too will feel the agelessness of Waikiki. Yes, the swimsuits have become skimpy, the surfboards are more streamlined and smaller, the forest surrounding the coastline has grown high, but the people are still the same when it comes to soaking up the sunshine, and to participate in a unique Waikiki tradition known as the ‘Outrigger Canoe Ride’.
Once you’ve picked a beach hotel Hawaii offers its millions of tourists each year, take a step outside and head for the beach, which at most beach hotels is only a few steps away. Waikiki Beach has lifeguards, plenty of sand and reef to accommodate the thousands of tourists without it feeling crowded; there are plenty of picnic areas, restrooms, showers and public phones. To make sure your entire family has a great time, ask any of the lifeguards what the swimming conditions are like that day, where the deep holes are and where the best places are to swim, surf, snorkel and windsurf. Bring plenty of sunscreen, you’ll want to be able to go to the beach everyday; sunburns will stop any enjoyment of your vacation.
After a day at the Waikiki Beach, head to Lu Lu’s for dinner. Located directly across the beach. Lu Lu’s offers delicious dishes, friendly service and a priceless panoramic view of Diamond Head crater and Waikiki Beach at their retro-surf atmosphere open air dining room. Try one of Lu Lu’s signature cocktails as you peruse the extensive menu. You and you’re entire family will definitely have a great time as you eat and reminisce about your great day at the beach.