Your Guide to Buying a Home in Waikiki, HI

Buying a Home in Waikiki, Hawaii

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Waikiki is located in Honolulu County

Historically, Waikiki was the playground of Hawaiian ali'i (the nobility). In ancient times, Waikiki was a wetlands area of fish and duck ponds, taro patches and rice fields. It was bordered by groves of coconut trees and a glistening beach on beautiful Mamala Bay.

By the 1920's, the golden age of luxury liners established Waikiki as a premier destination. This first wave of development gave Waikiki a distinctively Art Deco style. Adventurous travelers from all over the globe began experiencing the Aloha spirit for the first time.

In the 1960's, jumbo jets began landing at Honolulu International Airport, ushering in a new era of tourism. Waikiki became the most famous strip of beach in the world, ringed with high-rise hotels and accessible to middle class travelers.

The Beach: Waikiki Beach is actually a string of beaches stretching two and half miles along the ocean, from the Hilton Hawaiian Village to Diamond Head. Here you will find sparkling sand gently sloping into turquoise waters, elements that make it a world-class beach. The soft sand bottom and safe waters make it an attractive spot for swimmers, surfers, and other water enthusiasts. It's also a great place for people-watching.