Living in the Moment on the Island of Oahu

This gallery is comprised of photographs that reflect the pulse of excitement that energizes visitors to Waikiki on the Island of Oahu.

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The sun was the first to discover Waikiki. Eventually, it became a playground for Hawaiian kings and queens. Today, from the beach and the silhouette of Diamond Head Crater to cosmopolitan, Kalakaua boulevard, it all belongs to you.

Early morning in Waikiki belongs to the sun, though it's shared by a variety of colorful sea creatures including surfers, who make the pilgrimage to the waters off the legendary beach because this is where modern surfing was born.

If you're not already a surfer, Waikiki's gentle breaks make it the perfect place to learn. For those who're more experienced, riding Waikiki's waves is an unforgettable way to become immersed in the sport's ancestral roots.

A catamaran sail is another one of the many exhilarating, water born pleasures of Waikiki. A short cruise past the lines of surfers and you get to see the Island of Oahu practically end to end.

With or without a surfboard, strolling along the sand, streets and boulevards of Waikiki is a delightfully surprising experience. People watching alone will introduce you to a diversity of cultures that can only be found in Hawaii.

Though you can feel Waikiki's energy day and night, you'll never lose the sense that you're truly on vacation. Whether you're sunbathing on the beach or sipping a late afternoon cocktail, you'll find that the pulse of Hawaii has a blissfully easy beat.

Contemporary Waikiki is renowned for its fabled hotels, high-fashion galleries, contemporary boutiques, and world-class restaurants, many featuring Hawaii Regional Cuisine which highlights the flavors and textures of the entire Pacific Rim.

Sunset in Waikiki is a celebration of golden light punctuated by soft breezes, laughter, music, and dance. What better way to say farewell to a day well spent than to party as the sun slips gracefully beneath the waves.

As darkness falls, torches are lit along the beach in a sunset ritual that also includes the blowing of a conch shell. Even though it’s twilight, the air and water are still warm enough for one last dip in the sea.

In Waikiki, Friday nights always begin with a bang as a free fireworks show fills the sky a few minutes before 8pm. Every night of the week, of course, you're welcome to revel in Nature's own, brilliant shower of stars -- 'til dawn if you wish.

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