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Kuhio Beach Park - Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Pictures and visitor info from a trip to the Kuhio Beach Park area of Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

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Paul B. Michaels
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Kuhio Beach Park
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Duke Pada Kahanamoku
Kuhio Beach Park is a popular section of the larger Waikiki Beach located between the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Kapahulu Groin (Diamond Head end of Waikiki Beach).

The park is named after Hawaiian Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was born in 1871 and used to live on the site with his wife Princess Elizabeth Kahanu.

Some of the landmarks in Kuhio Beach Park include the Prince Kuhio Statue, the Duke Pada Kahanamoku statue, and the Stones of Kapaemahu or "wizard stones".

A few popular recreational activities at Kuhio Beach are bodysurfing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, volleyball, outrigger canoeing, and catamaran sailing.

Kuhio Beach Park also features guest amentities such as restrooms, snorkeling gear rentals, picnic tables, showers, a concessions stand, beach chairs and umbrella rentals.



 
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Man Made Waterfalls
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To reach Kuhio Beach Park using a GPS unit, enter the following address: 2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu HI 96815 or set it for the intersection of Kalakaua Ave and Uluniu Ave. If you'd like to avoid the crowds that seem to amass by mid morning, try to arrive at Kuhio Beach early.
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Waikiki Beach
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Park Benches
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Volleyball Court
Free hula dancing shows with a torch lighting ceremony are held several nights per week during sunset at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. They usually occur between 6 PM and 7 PM. The mound is located at the intersection of Kalakaua Ave. and Uluniu Ave. For more info about the free hula dancing performances, call (808) 843-8002.
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Honolulu Zoo
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Beach Restrooms
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Waikiki Skyline
Some of the other attractions close to Kuhio Beach Park include the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Kapiolani Park, Queen's Surf Beach, Sans Souci State Recreational Park, Diamond Head Crater Park, Fort Derussy Beach Park, the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, Kings Village Shopping Center, International Market Place, Ala Moana State Recreation Area and the Ala Wai Golf Course.
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Waikiki Resorts & Hotels
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Popular Kuhio Beach
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