Waikiki Water Adventures

Girls Who Surf
808-772-4583
Learn to surf and learn to surf better with Girls Who Surf. All ages and all genders invited!  The visitor's and local's choice in surf instruction. Our instructors are educated adventure guides who will show you an activity and  lifestyle special to Oahu. Lessons held at 9 uncrowded locations island-wide. Lessons include all equipment and an aloha gift! Transportation to and from hotels is most likely available and FREE!

Hans Hedemann Surf School
2586 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 808-924-7778
Learn to hang 10 from this surf school, located in the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel. All the necessary equipment is provided, and transportation to and from your Waikiki Hotel is included.

Hawaiian Fire Surf School
3318 Campbell Avenue 808-737-3473
Learn to surf while visiting Waikiki. Owned and staffed by Honolulu firefighters who will ensure your safety while sharing their love of surfing.

Atlantis Submarines
1600 Kapiolani Boulevard Suite 1630 800-548-6262
Hawaii's most popular submarine adventure descends to 150 feet / 45.7 meters beneath the sea to give you spectacular underwater views of sunken shipwrecks, coral reefs and Waikiki sea life and turtles.

Wild Bunch Sport Fishing
1025 Ala Moana Boulevard # A4 808-596-4709
With top-of-the-line gear and a comfortable, air-conditioned, family-friendly 41 foot / 12.5 meter charter boat, experience the deep-sea fishing adventure of a lifetime. Come back with marlins, Mahi Mahi, tuna and more.

Waikiki Outdoor Activities, Tours & Adventures

Hina Adventures
808-499-9753
This local adventure company offers exciting and informative eco-tours throughout Oahu, including adventure hikes, botanical tours and cultural activities such as beachside Hawaiian ghost stories and legends or a tour of a working taro farm.

Kualoa Ranch and Activity Club
49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaaawa, Hawaii 808-237-8515 / 800-231-7321
Discover a vast array of air, land, and sea activities on a 4,000 acre/1,619 hectare tropical paradise. Guided horseback rides take you through the largely untouched Kaaawa Valley, where Hollywood films such as 50 First Dates, Jurassic Park and the TV series Lost have been filmed. Other adventures include jungle expeditions, ocean voyages and mountain tours.

X-Treme Parasail
1085 Ala Moana Boulevard # A 808-737-3599
Ever dream of drifting high in the sky above the ocean? Get a birds-eye view of Waikiki from hundreds of feet in the air. Located in south Oahu, round-trip transportation can be arranged from your hotel.

Makana Kai Helicopters
110 Kapalulu Place 808-834-5813
Marvel at tropical rainforests, cascading 1,000 foot / 305 meter waterfalls, and beautiful beaches from the best vantage point in the sky. Tours range from 30-60 minutes and take you over nearly the entire island of Oahu.

Skydive Hawaii
68-760 Farrington Highway, Waiawa, Hawaii 808-637-9700
Ready for the thrill of a lifetime? Drive to Oahu's scenic North Shore and for tandem skydiving with views of Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and sometimes even other Hawaiian islands and migrating whales.

Romantic Waikiki Activities

Oceanfront Horseback Riding - Hawaii Polo Club
Mokuleia (North Shore) Hawaii 808-220-5153
Horseback riding along the pacific on the far untouched North Shore. Rides start at the Mokuleia Polo grounds in Mokuleia. Experience riding one of the throughbred "ponies" that plays in the polo games on Sundays. Mount up and take a winding ride through the iron woods and Naupaka bush and along the pacific.

Waimea Valley Audubon Center
59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, Hawaii 808-638-9199
At this 1,800 acre / 728 hectare scenic park nestled on Oahu's North Shore in the Waimea Valley, you can experience nature, culture, and adventure - all in one place. Hike through scenic gardens or to picturesque Waimea Falls and swim beneath the falls 45 foot / 13.7 meter plunging waterfall. There's even a lifeguard and a convenient changing room.

Hike to Diamond Head
Diamond Head Road between Makapu'u Avenue and 18th Avenue, Honolulu, 808-587-0300
Experience panoramic Oahu views with a hike to Diamond Head, one of the world's most famous natural wonders. Your 1.6 mile / 2.6 kilometer roundtrip hike will take you to the heart of the 3,500 foot / 1,067 meter volcanic crater. Pick up the trail at from the Diamond Head State Monument Park parking lot, off Diamond Head Road.

Kapiolani Park
3840 Paki Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 808-971-2525
This 300 acre / 121.4 hectare manicured park bordering Waikiki Beach is Honolulu's largest public park and is home to the Waikiki Shell outdoor concert venue, a 3 mile / 4.8 kilometer jogger's path, tennis courts and the Honolulu Zoo, one of the world's most scenic animal parks. It's a perfect Waikiki spot for a romantic picnic in the park.