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This page showcases images that
are available for sale as art prints of Waikiki, Hawaii. Waikiki is a
neighborhood of
Honolulu, in the City & County of Honolulu, on the south shore of
the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting
Waikiki and one of the best known beaches in the world |
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The neighborhood of Waikiki extends from the Ala Wai Canal on the west
and north, to Diamond Head on the east. The name means spouting fresh
water in Hawaiian for springs and streams that fed wetlands that once
separated Waikiki from the interior. Waikiki has long been a place of
relaxation. In particular, the area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty
in the 1800s.
Today the neighborhood and beach are considered the center of the
tourist industry in Hawaii, with an abundance of both high-rise resort
hotels (including the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Halekulani hotel,
the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and the Sheraton Waikiki) and historic
hotels dating back to the early 20th century (such as the Moana
Surfrider Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel).
Waikiki beach at sunset
Waikiki Beach is noted for its magnificent views of the dormant
volcano Diamond Head, it's usually warm and cloud-free climate and its
surfbreak. The frequently visited tourist beach, is actually fairly
short, with half of it marked off for surfers. For some distance into
the ocean the water is quite shallow, although there are numerous
rocks on the bottom, so waders should watch where they put their feet.
As with most ocean beaches the waves can have some force, particularly
on windy days. The surf at Waikiki is known to its long rolling break,
making it ideal for long boarding, tandem surfing and beginners. The
beach hosts many events a year, including surf competitions, outdoor
performances, hula dancing and outrigger canoe races.
Over time, Waikiki beach has had its problems with erosion, leading to
the construction of groins and beach replenishment projects. For
example, in the 1920s and 1930s sand was imported from Manhattan
Beach, California, via ship and barges to Waikiki.[1] The importing of
sand has said to have stopped in the 1970's and officials are looking
to way to sustain the existing sand by eliminating loss due to tide
flow.
Since 2001, there have been free movies on the beach. Many tourists
from around the world can view a movie on an outdoor 30 foot screen.
This particular free movie event in Waikiki is called "Sunset on the
Beach".
Waikiki is home to public places of note, including Kapiolani Park,
Fort de Russy Military Reservation, Kahanamoku Lagoon, Kuhio Beach
Park, and Ali Wai Harbor.
Wallpaper images
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