Waikiki Beach Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Waikiki Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

• Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations Plus Snorkeling

• Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

• Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

• Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

It’s free to visit Waikiki Beach as it’s one of Hawaii’s public beaches. However, if you want to explore beyond the beach and visit other Waikiki attractions, guided tours save you the hassle of self-driving and fit a lot into a few hours. You can pay as little as US$5 for a self-guided walking tour app or US$100 for a full-day guided tour that visits numerous places around Oahu.

Yes, Waikiki Beach is definitely worth visiting. It's a convenient place to stop to swim—the waters are generally calm and good for families—as well as enjoy other activities, such as surfing. To make the most of your visit, you can book a guided snorkeling tour, take a parasailing flight, join a yoga class, or try a glass-bottom boat ride.

Per one customer who booked the Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise, "Great experience and lots of fun info! Tour guides Austyn & Sophia were so nice & really made sure we saw lots of animals!"

Yes, you can walk across Waikiki Beach. This is a great way to explore the beach, complete with its sparkling blue waters and golden sands that stretch for 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) around the bay. You'll encounter a bustling boardwalk and plenty of shops and bars along the way.

Skip Waikiki’s high season of December to March if you want to avoid big crowds and high prices. Try October and November for far fewer crowds and temperatures around 85°F (29°C). As an alternative, try April and May when the crowds haven't picked up again for summer.

Start the day with a refreshing dip in the ocean, followed by a stroll along the beach to admire the views of Diamond Head. After brunch at one of the many cafés, consider trying to surf or paddleboard. At sunset, grab a cocktail from a beachside bar.

There are plenty of tours from Waikiki Beach. For ocean-based activities, a snorkeling tour is perfect for discovering the colorful marine life or take a glass-bottom boat if you want to stay dry. Adrenaline junkies might want to hike up Diamond Head or take a scenic helicopter flight.

Yes, you can walk on Waikiki Beach at night—it's much calmer and quieter than during the day. It's safe to wander around at night along the beach, and the warm Hawaiian breeze against your skin is nothing short of magical. It's even better if you can catch the sunset, too.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Waikiki Beach. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Honolulu:

• Ala Moana Beach Park

• Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum

• Aloha Tower Marketplace

• Ala Moana Center

• Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Honolulu.