The beach across the street the Resortquest Hotel says it has a beach with a breaker wall. Is that a nice beach to spend the day at? I like the idea of the breaker wall since it should prevent waves, you can float about. Also which part of the beach is the most crowded that might want to stay away from? I do plan to explore more then 1 beach while I am there. Ok course snorkel Hanama (spell ?) Bay.

Yes it's called Kuhio Beach where the statue of Duke is. We usually get an air mattress and float there. Kailua and Lanikai are also quite popular and dependeing on the time of year Sharks Cove for snorkeling.

Hanauma (is the spelling)

Depends on the time of year. Often most of Waikiki is not all that crowded. I like the end towards Fort de Russey park myself. Waves are not typically that big either. It is a smooth beach, with generally gentle waves.

This is just a small section of the beach.

It is a good place for people who don't swim well. But, the breakwall area brings more kids because it is safer for them.

Here's a link to show you what the breakwall looks like:

http://www.waikiki.hawaii-accommodat...-pictures.html

The entire beach runs for almost two miles. Others will disagree, but I've never found the Waikiki beaches overcrowded. If you find a place that has more people than you might like, move 100 yards to a quieter area.

"Often most of Waikiki is not all that crowded"

"I've never found the Waikiki beaches overcrowded. If you find a place that has more people than you might like, move 100 yards to a quieter area."

Dream on!! Waikiki beach is CROWDED, except maybe early in the morning. Many times not only is the sand crowded but the water is also crowded.

Move 100 yards to a quiter area?? I challenge anyone to show a photo of Waikiki Beach at midday when it is possible to have nobody within 100yards of you!!!

Rusty is super anti-Oahu and thinks the whole island is like Waikiki. So, understanding that....

oops! I accidentally posted too soon. anyway, here are some webcams of Waikiki to give you an idea. There are MANY crowded spots in Waikiki, but you can find a little oasis here and there.

http://www.honolulu.gov/cameras/waik...ch/waikiki.htm

http://hawaiilive.sheraton-hawaii.com/index.cfm

http://www.seearoomhawaii.com/webcams/

Well I'll chime in as someone who never found the beach at Waikiki particularly crowded. Sure in certain sections, likek right in front of a hotel, but just walk a bit further. Especially heading down towards the direction of Diamond Head, it's reasonably peaceful.

I agree with Suze. At both the Diamond Head side, and the Hale Koa (Fort De Russy)/ Hilton Hawaiian Village side, it's not that crowded. In between, it can get pretty packed. I was there at Spring Break once, and it was a zoo on the weekend.

Oh yes, Fort de Russey is a very nice place to hang around too. You can lounge on grass in the shade instead of sand in the sun.

There's a supposedly famous & popular beach called San Souci towards the Diamond Head end that I'd heard about. It's just a small square down past the natatorium... I had to ask a grounds keeper if in fact I was at the right place because there wasn't ANYONE there the time I walked down that way to explore.

I supose it depends on one's definition of "crowded". Melissa is right that you can find "a little oasis here and there" but who wants to spend there time looking for a little oasis. And Suze says it may not be "all that crowded" but she doesn't say that it isn't crowded. But I don't think anyone can argue that Waikiki is the most crowded beach in all of Hawaii (that is, the most people per square foot).

Waikiki Beach is the most famopus beach in Hawaii (and one of the most famous beaches in the world) but it does not deserve its reputation. It is not even close to being the best beach on Oahu, let alone one of the best beaches in the world. In fact two thirds of Waikiki beach is man made.

It isn't crowded. OK, I said it.

And that was true for one week each, one two occasions I've been there (once November once February).

The Sans Souci area, right in front of the New Otani hotel, is great, and wasn't too crowded when we stayed at the hotel. I love the gentle water there ... like a warm, sloshy bathtub.

The web cams (links provided above by MelissaH) show that Waikiki beach is already getting crowded at 8:30 in the morning. The live pictures show that it would not be possible to be less than 10 feet away from the nearest person at 8:30 am. Will check again at mid day.

OK Rusty, I give ;-)

How about this instead?

If you want a beach with no other people on it, Waikiki is not the place for you.

Now 11:30 am in Hawaii. And the web cams show that Waikiki Beach isn't crowded. It is overwhelmed with a sea of humanity!! You might be able to find a place to sqaeeze in a towel on the sand

suze!! don't take the bait!!

Thanks Melissa for the web cam links. All of the web cams show that at 1pm Waikiki Beach is full. Not even room to spread a towel. Hard to believe that some people actually enjoy this.

2:30 pm and even the water is crowded with people on Waikiki Beach. It looks like it is so crowded that the people have to alternate between the water and the beach because there is not enough room for eveybody on the beach all at the same time. I am not kidding. The web cameras don't lie. Now where are all those people who claim that Waikiki Beach is not crowded?

Sorry Crusty......Instead of spending my day in front of a webcam trying to prove to the world that my opinion is supreme, I spent a lovely day at the beach. Time for dinner. With friends, of course--since I'm not bitter & lonely or in need of validation!