The beach is the very essence of Waikiki. This is the tourist mecca! The beach is about 3 KM stretch of white sand that runs from the Hilton Hawaiian Village to Kapiolani Park. You'll see walkers, joggers, strollers and surfers all along Kalakaua Ave. Considering the huge crowds along the beach it is very safe and also quiet. We spent lots of time along the beach, people watching, , splashing in the ocean, walking through the beach sand, dove watching (this one had only one foot but still managed to keep up to his buddies. That's some determined dove) and going into every ubiquitous ABC Store along the avenue.
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