Waikiki Beach
Waikiki or Waikiki (pronounced /waki'ki/ in English and [vi'ki'ki] or [wi'ki'ki] in Hawaiian) is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikiki. Geography
The neighborhood extends from the Ala Wai Canal (a channel dug to drain former wetlands) on the west and north, to Diamond Head (Leahi) on the east. Waikiki Beach is noted for its views of the Diamond Head tuff cone, its usually warm and cloud-free climate and its surf break.The Waikiki skyline is now dotted with an abundance of both high-rises and resort hotels. The 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. As with most ocean beaches the waves can have some force, particularly on windy days. The surf at Waikiki is known for its long rolling break, making it ideal for long boarding, tandem surfing and beginners.
History
The area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty in the 1800s. Much like the locals and tourists of today, Hawaiian royalty enjoyed surfing at Waikiki on early forms of longboards. A few small hotels opened in the 1880s. In 1893, Greek-American George Lycurgus leased the guest house of Allen Herbert and renamed it the "Sans Souci" (French for "without care") creating one of the first beach resorts. Later that year Robert Louis Stevenson stayed at the resort; subsequently it became a popular destination for tourists from the mainland. The area at coordinates 21°15'49N 157°49'17W / 21.26361°N 157.82139°W / 21.26361; -157.82139 is still called "Sans Souci Beach". Today, the area is filled with hotels like the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Halekulani hotel, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, the Sheraton Waikiki, and historic hotels dating back to the early 20th century (such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. 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. The importing of sand is said to have stopped in the 1970s and officials are looking for ways to sustain the existing sand by eliminating loss due to tide flow.
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. 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". Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. Integer gravida sodales urna vitae luctus. Aenean sollicitudin sollicitudin justo, sit amet consequat sem eleifend ut. Maecenas turpis massa, viverra non hendrerit in, pretium quis odio. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per.
Kapiolani Beach Park
Besides Waikiki Beach, there is also Kapiolani Beach Park for those busy and scattering days back at Waikiki. This other beach is also great for picnics and such. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus ac ligula consectetur mauris porta porttitor vitae vitae augue. Maecenas adipiscing semper nisi, imperdiet suscipit diam elementum a. Aliquam ullamcorper dignissim sem in tempus. Maecenas sit amet urna eros, et vehicula sapien. Vivamus luctus ornare sollicitudin. Etiam tellus orci, suscipit et sollicitudin in, gravida ut risus. Suspendisse quam augue, vestibulum at sollicitudin sodales, malesuada vitae tortor. Nulla iaculis leo quis nibh.Geography
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History
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