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Waikiki
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Waikiki
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America
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Oahu, Hawaii, United States.

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About Waikiki
it is a popular beach in Hawaii and spread in an area of nine kilometer square. Some of nearby places to visit from here are Kahanamoku Lagoon, Fort DeRussy, Kapi'olani Park, and Ala Wai Harbor. The name means spouting fresh water in Hawaiian language.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Waikiki

  • The beach is popular for its white sand and turquoise water. It attracts millions of tourists each year and contributes about 42 percent of the state's revenue.
  • It served as a playground for Hawaiian royalty in the nineteenth century.
  • Ala Wai Canal which drains the water from the beach existed about a hundred years before. It was built by the Government of the state in 1920.
    Ala Wai Canal which drains the water from the beach existed about a hundred years before. It was built by the Government of the state in 1920.
  • Four other beaches are also popular like Waikiki also existed in Hawaii. You can also visit these beaches Fort DeRussy, Duke Kahanamoku, Gray's and Kuhio when you plan a visit to Hawaii.
  • The popular hotel Moana Surfrider was built in 1901 which is also nicknamed as "The First Lady of Waikiki."
    The popular hotel Moana Surfrider was built in 1901 which is also nicknamed as
  • It is sad to say that the beach is losing its identity due to erosion which is caused due to large number hotels and buildings in the surrounding area.
  • If you have interest in marine biology than you are at the most suitable place as the beach run an Aquarium in association with universities across the world.
    If you have interest in marine biology than you are at the most suitable place as the beach run an Aquarium in association with universities across th
  • The place is also popular as the place of introduction of modern surfing. Duke Kahanamoku who is also called the father of modern surfing spent his childhood here.
    The place is also popular as the place of introduction of modern surfing. Duke Kahanamoku who is also called the father of modern surfing spent his ch

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