The Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue seems to get its fair share of the attention, even when hes having to compete with so much of Waikikis commercial and natural features around it.

I to go &see great landmarks& visit the beach at the same time.

Beautiful place to enjoy the sunset and the Surfers. Just remember to social distance and wear a mask.

This is a large and beautiful statue of Duke Kahanamoku. We didnt know the history behind him but fortunately some locals took the time to explain. The statue is well looked after and looks new. Apparently the leis on his arms are replaced often.

Quiet and peaceful during qurantine, limited stores opening nearby. Still plenty of restaurants for food.

Pretty cool - on our second trip back through Waikiki they didnt light the lanterns at sunset which seemed odd. Not sure what time they eventually lit them but it was dark when we left all 3 nights. Glad we caught it the first time through.

Fantastic statue of Duke Kahanamoku! The society does great work with keeping the statue well preserved and beautiful, plus there is no shortage of leis adored around Duke’s arms and neck. It’s a beautiful reminder of Duke Kahanamoku’s legacy and his representation as an ambassador to the island’s strong surfing culture. An absolutely wonderful must see location.

Wailikiby night... still people swimming in warm water in October... beautiul

Very family friendly. Lifeguards keep beach safe. Walls were built to protect from dangerous currents

Relaxing place to visit. Cool statues craved out of wood. Lots of food trucks. Many varieties to enjoy from. The best fish & shrimp tacos!I ate at Giovannis Shrimp truck. Amazing food!

Duuuuuuuke!! You can never be let down by spending time here - first time I came here I had never seen so many smiles outside of a booming salsa club. Its inevitable, come for some Ocean healing!

Iconic statue located at an iconic tourist beach. Stop by and say Mahalo (thank you) for being so fortunate to visit such a beautiful and peaceful place.

Good place to visit when in Honolulu. Waikiki beach just behind it. Nice tidal pool to swim in safely. Area was clean and tidy.

I love this place...

A trip to Waikiki Beach isn’t complete without stopping by the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku SHRINE without paying homage to the GOD of surfing.This man surfed his way to FIVE Olympic medals, mastering his craft on a board that weighed 114 pounds.Locals and visitors stop by daily to adorn his outstretched arms with leis to pay homage to a master of his craft.Time it just right, and you can enjoy a world famous Waikiki sunset on the iconic Kalākaua Street.ALOHA!

Its a nice place to walk around and do some small sightseeing, the sand is more coarse which I liked personally. The only down side is parking, parking was extremely difficult to find, which lead us further away from everything else.

If you visit Oahu dont get stuck in Waikiki rent a car and travel the Island but when you are in Waikiki see Duke Kahanamoku.

Statue sets at a the entrance to a beautiful beach with a wonderful view of Diamond Head.

Waikiki beach is always wonderful .A cruise on the ManaKai catamaran cant be missed...best bargain in Hawaii.. great snorkelling as well

Many tourists and locals come to pay tribute here. Easily visited if youre coming to Waikiki Beach anyway. Great places to eat nearby.

I am glad to be able to stand in front of this tasteful statue of Duke Kahanamoku who was an idol of my youth. His life still inspires me in these ways: to stay athletically active all your life, to be an honorable role model, to put energy into public service, and to have a sense of fair justice.

Everybody loves Duke to this day. He was a real person of amazing warmth and character. An Olympic champion many times in swimming, introduced surfing to the world outside of Hawaii, and a certified hero who rescued many people in Newport California from drowning. All hail the Duke. I think he would like that so many people want to be photographed with him

It’s a tribute to the king of surfing — Duke Kahanamoku.

Nice tourist place with some local flare. Prices are not to bad for what you get. A little something for everyone!

Nice calm water great shopping nice atmosphere great coffee and great waves for boogie boarding or surfing past the wall awsome photo ops very fun for kids and elderly

First thing to do here is to visit this statue and take a photo then go to the nice beach and clear sea water back there.

A trip to Waikiki isnt complete without checking out and getting pictures of the Duke statue! There are always tourists surrounding it so thats a sure sign its a must-see attraction. I love how leis are around the statues neck. With the palm trees and glistening water of Waikiki Beach in the background of the statue, its really a picturesque part of Waikiki.

Super nice park and beach.

The Duke was a great guy and an excellent ambassador of Hawaii. The statue is impressive and is worth stopping and taking a look at. The size of the statue matches the Dukes legendary status. Many people come and throw flowers around his arms to show love and respect for the Duke.

Stayed in hotel across the road. Very popular statue for tourists. Cool cultural aspect to the beach.

Do visit this place . This is a beach front and the whole stretch has nice restaurants and shopping centers.When we visited this place, Hula ( dance) event was going on ... It was fun .They staged it in front of huge banyan tree.Sunset was kind of nice here. Sun was setting right in the ocean, a sight to cherish.We stayed in outrigger reef, from there it was 10 mins of stroll.You can also sit there and watch surfing.Enjoy!

Very interesting statue I didnt know anything about it until I got here to Hawaii it was amazing

This statue is at the beautiful beach. Lots of surfers are here and you can learn surfing from herebas well. When you come here, you can feel good vibes.

One of the many great statues near waikiki beach, giving a fun little history lesson about Duke and his accomplishments. The whole area is very welcoming and these statues are a big part of that. Definitely worth checking out! (photo is from near statue at sunset)

We love Hawaii history. The statue of Duke is a great tribute. While there, make sure to step down to the Moana Surfrider - there is a small museum that also pays tribute. Aloha.

This area is surf central in Waikiki . Surf shops in the area, board rentals, long board storage behind the police department, all the local trolleys stop here . Cool place to start your day early in the morning for daybreak or sunrise with Diamond Head in the distance . ️

What can I say about The Duke? Awesome.

Great place to watch people and sunset

The beach and surrounding area is beautiful! The beach surrounding where the statue is clean and the water is great. Sat watching people surf before snorkeling the beautiful waters myself.

Public Art Honoring Hawaiis LegacyWhile theres not as much public art in Honolulu as in cities such as Seattle, the sculptures and murals throughout the city are worth stopping by for a good view. They are also excellent photo opportunities, with the lush island greenery in the background.

Nice statue that gets lots of attention. People constantly taking pics and placing lej on it. Can be tough to snap a nice angle.Homeless people wandering around the area screaming random obscenities also adds a nice touch.

This statue is in the center of the Waikiki Beaches. Duke is a historic figure in Hawaiian culture and the worldwide leisure and competitive sport of surfing. These photos were taken during an event on the beach and many leis were brought for the Duke statue as a form of respect Aloha and Love [pictured]. This statue is a must see for any visitor to Honolulu.

I had a pretty good Burger there. Its a bit too crowded for my taste. Looked like a younger crowd.

Great beach location.

What can I say hes duke, and its right next to the beach its a great walk around downtown Waikiki close too the police station good places too eat and of course dukes place is in the Outrigger Waikiki if you get hungry, and dont forget too bring a lei for old duke too put around his neck

Hey! I remember this. On Waikiki beach. Right across the street from all the shops. We bought lunch and spent time on the beach. Crowded, but easily found a place to sit and enjoy food and scenery

We had fun with the hula show and enjoyed the sunset

Lovely spot. Surf Contest hot spot

Waikiki is a great place to visit and hang out at the beach. The water is beautiful and a lot of fun watching the surfers.

A great tribute to a modern Hawaiian hero. Some say never turn your back to the ocean, but this is up by the sidewalk. So, this controversy doesnt bother me. Duke was an Hawaiian ambassador that brought the idea of surfing to the world and was an olympic swimmer.

Remember Hawaii’s famous surfer!

Cool place to pop by and see Duke! Lots going on with Waikiki Beach in the background.

The big Duke statue welcomes you to Waikiki beach

The duke Waikiki was beautiful.

Beautiful place and go during the sunset to see de fire ceremonie.

The trees are incredible. Make it a point to see them.

Lovely statue of Duke, and also a fantastic place to watch the sunset.The torch lighting and hula dancing show ( free performance, but not every night )also happens in this area.

Hawaii night life..

Inspirational place.

Even have a live webcam so loved ones can see you in real time. History plaque. Watched so many people thank and honor him with their leis.

Located at the heart of Waikiki beach. Very busy place need to take turn to take shot.

A very iconic statue that I have finally gotten to lay my eyes on! Right off the beach surrounded by beautiful tropical trees and pleasant people spreading the Aloha vibes. If youre staying in Waikiki definitely check out the Duke statue!

A must visit when visiting Honolulu, pay your respects with a Lei and take a keepsake picture.

Great spot on Waikiki for a photo. Very popular amongst tourists.

The earlier you go - the less time you spend waiting to take a photo.

Situated on the entrance to a fantastic part of the main beach at Hawaii.There is plenty of sand here we had a great swim, other portions of the beach have coral close to the shore edge. There is the option of hiring things on the beach, setup sun umbrellas hire surfboards etc. There statue is very popular with plenty of photos being taken. Shops are directly opposite.

This is definitely a statue

Duke statue is a must-see in Waikiki. Youll see everything there from young children to seniors to newlyweds. But also you want to know that theres a webcam directly pointing at the statue so when youre having a Fuji moment look up theres a camera pointing directly at you on the world wide web.now you dont have to say wish you were here hey wait ........ they are here by webcam enjoy the moment. Aloha Douglas.

Lovely beach, but you wont be alone.

Relaxing area, despite the number of tourists.

Nice beach. Very touristy.

A great historic statue

Great place for walking around, enjoy a sunset and meet new people.

Beautiful statue next to the beach, fresh lei on him. Close to shopping, hotels, food aswell.

Love this beach so pretty

The beach is fun! Very lively, surrounded by most of the major hotels and shops. Beautiful SUNSET. catch the sunset at around 7:11pm. One of the most awe inspiring, GOD GIVEN, views ive ever seen!

Watching the sunsets from this point is the best thing to do in Hawaii. Take a good camera youll get some great shots!

Beautiful sunsets, but crowded

Nice place on Waikiki beach. But we cant find a space to park about an 20 minutes. But we parked near big tree on the same side for couple minutes.

The best iconic place to take a photo in Honolulu said by a Canadian traveller!

Pilgrimage stop. September is perfect sunrise and sunset alignment.

So much history. R.I.P. Duke. Thank you Duke. His name will always ring in Hawaii often. This is a great spot for his statue and to continue to spread awareness of his journey in Hawaii. Accomplished so much in his life. I always stop by when Im in Oahu for Duke. Please be sure to check out this location. Enjoy.

Good drinks and apps. Great service at the bar.

Fantastic spot for photos.

Since the 90’s we have been visiting the North Shore and before going home have stayed in Waikiki. I always go and pay my respects to the Duke who was an amazing person and helped bring Aloha to the entire world. For all surfers this is a pilgrimage not just sight seeing and the Duke’s life an inspiration for all of us.

Wanted to see where the 50 team works... its the Hawaiian state supreme court building. The statue is supposed to be life sized... the Duke was a big guy!

Great area whether shopping or catching some waves! Aloha!

A great man to be honored!!

Good location to see the sunset and sunrise.

Pitty its not facing the sea as he was a serfer and loved it

A free Hawaii dans and songs every week ( I believe Wednesday or Thursday)near the statue

Beautiful area. Very tourist active. Definitely worth a visit if it’s your first time out of the mainland.

Our place we were staying was within walking distance. Very nice beach. It gets crowded but worth a day n shops across the beach.

Interesting statue, great beach... Nice people.

Fantastic spot to take in the beach views and take a dip.

Always brings a small to my face seeing this statue. It serves as a reminder of when I first visited Hawaii with my parents.

Love the Beach and the islands always great to visit and relax

Awesome time with bestie and lil mama...

An impressive statue in a beautiful location. We had our photos take with the Duke. He was quite a hero and athlete from all accounts. I am glad he has a beautiful beach and park to watch over.

Remember the Duke in the 60s Papa Dan