Welcome to Explore Waikiki Beach!

A Insiders Guide to the Waikiki Area

Explore Waikiki Beach is written by a real person, who has a very real life in and around the Waikiki area.

As a result, you’ll find a lot more detail on this website than just the top things to do in Waikiki and the many Oahu attractions. Of course I’ll cover these basics, but I’ll also go in depth and take you along for the ride as I experience Waikiki and the island of Oahu firsthand. This isn’t a travel agency and I don’t intend to lead you astray. However, I do plan on giving you the best information possible about the area for your vacation or move to the Waikiki area.

ExploreWaikikiBeach.com contains everything I’ve learned and discovered while living, working, and playing in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii and the island of Oahu. Check out the video below to get just a small taste of what the area has to offer… it’s an exciting place!

• You will see the unique cultures and international influences of Waikiki that make it a melting pot of ideas, peoples, and art.
• Learn about the local animals and flora including taking video trips to the Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo, and into the ocean with Oahu Scuba Diving.
• Learn about the wide array of food and vibrant restaurants that could keep you busy for months.
• Find a cheap flight and some jet lag remedies, a cheap hotel or frugal ways to travel the island. Explore all your options when traveling around Oahu and discover each of the best stays in Waikiki.
• That’s just the beginning. If you’re just beginning to plan your trip to Waikiki and the island of Oahu you’ve come to the right place. After reading this site you’ll be itching to book the next flight to Hawaii and spend a little time in Paradise!

When browsing this website you’ll find it has several key areas which include:

• Welcome – This section discusses the basics of Waikiki and Oahu so you can understand the island better and what it has to offer. This section could be Waikiki and Oahu 101 and is a great place to start if you’re clueless about the area. Flights, transportation options, maps, and the history of the area are some of the many things I discuss in the Welcome section.
• Explore – This is where the fun begins, learn about the many Waikiki activities and sights along with the top ten on Oahu. These are the activities you’ll get to enjoy while on Oahu, which by the way, are a blast!
• Sleeping – Explore your sleeping options whether it’s the luxurious Royal Hawaiian or a simple bed at one of the hostels in Waikiki. Pictures, thoughts, and reviews are available for accommodations in the Waikiki Beach area.
• Eating and Food – There are so many cuisine options in Waikiki that it would take weeks to explore them all. I can tell you some of the local favorites, where you’re guaranteed to have a great meal with wonderful service. If you’d like to see all your options check out the many Waikiki restaurants. After dinner you might want to stay out for the evening and explore the Waikiki nightlife.
• Realty and Business – for those of you who are considering moving to Waikiki there is a complete guide to buying real estate in the area or what steps to take when setting up a business on Oahu.
• Moving to – Considering moving to Waikiki or Oahu? I’ll discuss what it was like for me to make the move, how much you should expect to pay for rent, common questions when moving, and other gems of information to make your move smoother.
• Connect with Explore Waikiki Beach – there’s a real person behind this site so feel free to connect with me. I’ve uploaded a ton of pictures to the flickr account we have, videos on youtube, and am active with social media such as facebook and twitter. If you have specific questions that aren’t answered via the common questions page shoot me an email and I’ll be happy to speak with you about Waikiki and Oahu. Also feel free to comment on pages with your experiences, share a story, or check out the active calendar of events going on in Waikiki.

This is A LOT of information to go through, so I realize it’s a bit overwhelming and not digestible in one sitting, so I’ve created a short ebook to introduce you the basics and some of the secrets to Waikiki and Oahu.

It’s my way of thanking you for your interest in my site and the gorgeous lands of Hawaii.
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If you’ve found this website useful please share it with others in whatever way possible. Linking to this site will increase it’s ranking on Google or sharing it via twitter, facebook, or other social media will create more awareness. Likewise you’ll find hundreds, if not thousands of images via our Waikiki flickr page.

I hope you enjoy exploring Waikiki and Oahu via this site as much as I did. I also hope to inspire you to visit the beautiful land of Hawaii.

Mahalo,

Ryan