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    Waikiki Beach

    Honolulu, HawaiiSea pool on Pacific OceanPublic swimming allowed

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    Getting there

    Waikiki Beach is a public sea beach with swimming, lifeguard towers, restrooms and outdoor showers.

    Water
    Sea pool, Pacific Ocean
    Entry
    No beach-entry charge
    Facilities
    Restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguard towers
    Managed by
    Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

    Getting there

    Waikiki Beach has public shoreline access points along the Honolulu waterfront.

    21.2747, -157.8257

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    Know before you go

    • Follow lifeguard instructions and warning signs.
    • Swim in daylight.
    • Do not swim during brown-water advisories.
    • Do not touch or take coral or lava rock.

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    Questions about Waikiki Beach

    Can you swim at Waikiki Beach?

    Yes. Waikiki Beach is open to public swimming. Follow warnings and lifeguard instructions, and stay out during brown-water advisories.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Waikiki Beach?

    No beach-entry charge

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