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Kuhio Beach Park
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
Kuhio Beach Park includes the section of Waikiki Beach
between the historic Moana Hotel and the Kapahulu
Groin. The offshore retaining wall at Kuhio Beach
creates a sheltered swimming area, making
it a popular beach for family outings.
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Kathleen Walling Fry
History of Kuhio Beach
This beach area was known as Pualeilani when
Prince Kuhio and his wife Princess Kahanu lived
here, but in 1918, Prince Kuhio opened
the beach to the public, and it was renamed
in his honor. There was not much of a beach
in this area until the 1951 Waikiki Beach Improvement
Project brought sand from other parts of Oahu. The
Kapahulu Groin was also part of that project.
Facilities and Activities
Kuhio beach has picnic tables, restrooms, showers,
a snack bar, and concessions renting surfboards,
bodyboards, snorkeling gear, beach chairs, umbrellas,
and other sports and beach equipment.
Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show
Several evenings a week, at sunset, there is a torch lighting
ceremony on Kuhio Beach and Hula performances at the Kuhio
Beach Hula Mound. The hula performance is free
and it typically takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
two to seven evenings a week, depending on several
factors including the weather and the time of year.
The hula mound is located near the point where
Uluniu meets Kalakaua Avenue, near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue.
For current information about the Kuhio Beach torch lighting
ceremony and the hula show call 808-843-8002.
Attractions near Kuhio Beach Park
Historic Marker 2: Surfing in Waikiki
Historic Marker 4: Prince Kuhio Statue
Historic Marker 5: Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Historic Marker 6: Stones of Kapaemahu
Kapahulu Groin
Queen's Surf Beach
Kapiolani Park
Honolulu Zoo
Waikiki Aquarium
See also:
Another Picture of Kuhio Beach
More of Waikiki's Beaches
Other Attractions on Oahu
Activities on Oahu
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Related Links
Oahu Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Kuhio Beach Safety Information
Aerial Photo of Kuhio Beach Park (JPG)
City of Honolulu Live Web Cam at Kuhio Beach
2007: DLNR Wants $1 Million to Study Beach
2007: Kuhio Beach Sand Restoration Completed
2005 Summary of Kuhio Beach Improvements (PDF)
2004 Honolulu Advertiser Kuhio Beach Profile
2001 Kuhio Beach Expansion Project
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