WAIKIKI

If you are planning to go surfing in Waikiki for the first time, there are a few things that you should know to ensure that you have great experience.

In the midst of all the major name surf brand shops in Waikiki, Loco Boutique has emerged as one of the most popular brands for women's swimwear and accessories, especially with tourist from Japan.

At around noon, when the Hawaiian sun is at its hottest, many of those swimming in the Pacific or sunning on the brilliant white sands of Waikiki Beach head back into the concrete jungle for a bit of lunch.

At the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, you will find some of the best Japanese-based Pacific Rim cuisine on the island. The restaurant is called the Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, and it is run by none other than D. K. Kodama.

Orchids at the Halekulani resort in Waikiki is a casually elegant oceanfront restaurant that is certain to please. Offering a laid-back alternative to the fabulous La Mer, Orchids boasts some of the best seafood on the island in a stunning tropical setting.

Michel's at the Colony Surf in Waikiki is one of the most romantic restaurants on the island of Oahu. If you are looking for the perfect sunset dinner for two, there is perhaps no place better in Waikiki.

Prince Court at the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikiki is an exceptional restaurant overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Prince Court serves outstanding contemporary island cuisine in a spacious, airy island setting.

If you are seeking a truly elegant evening out in Honolulu, make reservations at La Mer, an exquisite French restaurant located at the Halekulani resort in Waikiki.

Caffelatte Italian Restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in Waikiki. While the food is outstanding, the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired.

Unless you are staying at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, you may miss dining at DK Steakhouse, and that would be a shame. DK Steakhouse is one of Honolulu's newest steakhouses, and also one of the city's best.

If you love Thai food, you will enjoy Keo's in Waikiki. Keo's in Waikiki is a popular Thai restaurant among islanders and tourists alike. The restaurant serves delicious and authentic Thai cuisine in a bright island setting for reasonable prices.

A lengthy visit to Waikiki can easily put a burden on the wallet, but there are some quick and easy ways to save money in this tropical paradise. In Waikiki, it's not always about watching what you eat, but where you eat.

The International Waikiki Hula Conference is taking place at the Hawaii Convention Center next month, November 15-17, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

A review of the best burgers in Waikiki. Which restaurants have the best service? The best atmosphere? The best food?

Located right on the sands of historic Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Duke Kahanamoku Statue honors a man known as the Father of International Surfing, and the Hawaiian Ambassador of Aloha.