What the "BEACH" in front of your WAIKIKI hotel ACTUALLY looks like | Honolulu | OAHU

[@YestoHawaii]

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[@VianneyCreates]

Going to Hilton Hawaiian for the third time in as many years in February...still love watching these videos even though I have seen all of it already! LOL! Thanks for what you do!

[@simosakolettis]

We did that walk every day when we stayed at Hawaiian Village a few months ago. Can’t wait to get back! Thanks for the great videos and advice!

[@YestoHawaii]

You're welcome! 🤙🏼

[@hellerjerry]

the walk makes for a great sunset experience

[@YestoHawaii]

Beautiful sunset walk!

[@rosemarykingpate7832]

Wow! I never knew about the lockers and phone charging at the beach. So convenient! I often have a long Honolulu layover between my flights from/to Australia and the U.S. Really good to know that I don't necessarily need to book a hotel room for the day (I travel very light, so these lockers would work).

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

Good video, I like that rainbow Tower, ocean view.... looks like everything I would need is in the Hilton Village, so I could travel very light.

[@YestoHawaii]

It's definitely a great location.

[@falcor213]

THIS VIDEO WAS SOOOO HELPFUL!! THANK YOU!! AWESOME VID!!

[@YestoHawaii]

These are my favorite ones to make - the minimal editing, showing what things ACTUALLY look like (no filters, no retouching, etc.)

[@donnac380]

Super helpful video! Starting to plan for our first visit and your channel is a great resource. Thank you!! ❤

[@YestoHawaii]

So glad! The yestohawaii.com site has loads more

[@gwensoma7793]

Thank you for your local and in depth videos! I am going to Oahu in late November after not having been there in 22 years, so your channel is super helpful! It’s refreshing to watch a video from a warm and knowledgeable local vs an annoying over the top travel blogger couple. I said what I said. 😂 Thank you!!

[@YestoHawaii]

Thanks for watching! Not sure what makes someone over the top. I make my commentary as close as I can as though I were talking to a friend visiting to the islands.

[@brooklynsbest9992]

I’ve been blessed to go to Hawaii 4 times. I just love it there and this video has me yearning for a fifth trip! So beautiful and chill. No other place I’d rather vacation.

[@YestoHawaii]

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[@waynesworld6896]

Try Australia….less crowds….better beaches👍🏻

[@LtAaronSmith]

​@@waynesworld6896nope. Also there's lots more dangerous animals and pests in Australia.

[@waynesworld6896]

@@LtAaronSmith Don’t be a pussy…..No Seriously….I am 62 years old …and count on 1 hand the amount of encounters with dangerous animals , spiders or reptiles…people ,especially Americans have this misconception that they will be eaten or poisoned… Don’t really matter to me…..I don’t want to share THE most beautiful beaches and countryside I’ve n the world, Including Hawaii….Did you know that they used to use sand from Australia on Waikiki beach …

[@peldridge2627]

Thank you for this informative video. We were there for the first time in early June, so this is right after we left. We didn't get a chance to walk the full length of beachfront like this, so I appreciate it that you show it and all the connections. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@YestoHawaii]

Next time! 🤙🏼

[@1mama402]

Very helpful, thanks for this video!

[@YestoHawaii]

Glad it was helpful! Make sure you’re signed up to my newsletter: yestohawaii.com/newsletter 🌺

[@1mama402]

@@YestoHawaii just signed up, thanks so much!

[@MargaretMcLennan-jf4mc]

Absolutely excellent walking tour of hoteks/ beaches, commentator superior , seeing parts haven't seen so very appreciated, thank you so very much Mariam, hope your footies got cooled iff from Hot sand ❤😊

[@YestoHawaii]

Glad you enjoyed it! Riiight?! The sand is hotter than it seems! 😊

[@Gayle45]

Great video. I’ve watched many and you cover everything quickly and completely!

[@YestoHawaii]

Mahalo! 🤙🏼

[@mikeee7425]

Fabulous video, staying at the Hilton Hawaiian in September, can’t wait, looks beautiful 😍

[@YestoHawaii]

Nice! You might like this video too - it's a full walkthrough I did of the Hilton Hawaiian Village: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bZpIxjmbxke9k

[@RogueCorps]

Nice tour. I've been visiting since the 90s and have never done this complete walk. Cool to see!

[@YestoHawaii]

Try it! It's a beautiful stroll. Great for a morning or sunset walk!

[@balidriver9391]

Thanks for sharing

[@YestoHawaii]

You bet!

[@jerrismith6086]

GREAT INFO!!!!

[@YestoHawaii]

Mahalo! 🤙🏼 lots of commentary in the video

[@scottw550]

I used to stay at the Reef Tower, one half a block from the beach for only $40 per night.

[@YestoHawaii]

oh wow...what a steal! $40/night?!

[@scottw550]

@@YestoHawaii It was In 1986

[@JoeMunoz-w3z]

B e s T Video of W a i k i k i I have ever seen. Thank You !!!!!!

[@YestoHawaii]

Aww thanks!

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Aloha. And a big mahalo. Thanks for this vlog.

[@YestoHawaii]

Glad you liked it! 🤙🏼

[@taniai55]

Hi!! I visited Waikiki 4 years ago & you helped my party so much when booking tours! I have another trip coming up soon & I was so happy to see you in these videos! They’re incredibly helpful, thank you so much for all you do!!

[@YestoHawaii]

Aww that's amazing!! I'm so glad!! If you come back to Waikiki, reach out to me via email or yestohawaii.com/work-with-me

[@bonniewhitsellmfg]

Waikiki was beautiful in July. We stayed a couple of days at Outrigger Beach Club 11th floor ocean front few. The view was magical. It started are trip off to a perfect start. We then went to Marriott in Ko Olina perfect for kids private lagoon, 5 hot tubs, 3 pools. Then we went to Disney KoOlina for a few days. 2 days was the max I could stay here but was fun for 4 year old. The resturant food was also good.

[@greatwhitenorth3717]

I have been to waikiki and stayed at the Hawaiian Village multiple times but learned so much from your vlog. Great work! Will definitely subscribe and recommend😊

[@YestoHawaii]

Mahalo!

[@PC-hq8rw]

Great video! Thank you

[@YestoHawaii]

Glad you liked it! That walk is one of my favorites

[@brendamclean8447]

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks❤

[@YestoHawaii]

Glad you liked it! The commentary was just for fun haha

[@SmallParadiseKona]

Oahu has lovely sand beaches. Sometimes folks come here to Big Island, and they are unhappy with our rocky beaches. We do have a few small beaches where we imported sand, just for your beach enjoyment.

[@YestoHawaii]

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[@rosemarykingpate7832]

Yes! Many people are dismissive of Oahu because "it's too touristy," but once you get away from the main tourist areas, it is just as beautiful as the other islands.

[@markallan1382]

Your commentary is absolutely welcome!

[@YestoHawaii]

Thank you! This was such a fun video to film.

[@joerampley1562]

Also looking forward to seeing this one.

[@YestoHawaii]

Mahalo!

[@toddmac2020]

I've made that exact walk several times including twice on our last trip to Oahu this past March. The walkway in front of the Sheraton Waikiki has been sealed off for a while. The sand has eroded under the concrete steps making it a hazard. Until they decide to refill the sand it will remain closed. Those concrete tables just outside the tennis courts near the Hale Koa had a lot of homeless people the last time that I was there. I completely agree about Steak Shack. Very good food and good portions as well. It can get very crowded but the service is pretty fast. We also tried the smoothie place right next to it. I don't remember the name of the place but it was good although a little overpriced. We stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki (mainly because of your walk through of the property) and one morning I rented one of those red umbrellas with 2 lounge chairs in front of the Royal Hawaiian. It was $100 for the entire day (8 am-4 pm). It was well worth it. My three favorite places covered on your walk are: 1. The infinity pool at the Sheraton Waikiki 2. Duke's for breakfast 3. The Banyan Tree Bar at the Moana Surfrider. Thank you for another great, informative video!!

[@YestoHawaii]

Aww I'm so glad my Sheraton Waikiki hotel walkthrough helped you make your decision! The hotel walkthrough videos are my favorite ones to film.

[@louferguson7048]

I’m so glad I found this site. It’s amazing!!! So we’ll done. Thank you!!!! Can you fish anywhere

[@YestoHawaii]

Mahalo! The rest is on yestohawaii.com

[@chiefbobdavis99]

So nice to see military discounts! Every little bit helps! 🤙🏼😎

[@YestoHawaii]

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[@rottie615]

Most of the military discounts only apply to active duty members

[@thejessta]

Planning on making that stretch from Kuhio Beach to the Royal Hawaiian my daily early morning beach walk on my next trip. Maybe I’ll finally give Steak Shack a try 😆

[@YestoHawaii]

It's the best. Worth it!

[@ColleenToohey]

Loving all your videos and looking forward to seeing a lot of the places in person in May/June 2034😊

[@YestoHawaii]

2034??

[@ColleenToohey]

Oops, LOL it's 2024. Couldn't wait till 2034

[@kennethsanpedro2564]

It looks like you captured a UAP on the 14:40 time of your vlog.

[@Autumntheturkishvancat]

I haven't been to Hawaii since 1984. I remember that I stayed at a hotel named the Waikiki Towers there on Waikiki Beach. I'm not sure but I thought that I remember the Outrigger Reef Hotel being next to it. In your video you mentioned the Waikiki Shore Motel and said that the Outrigger Reef was beside it. Do you know what became of the Waikiki Towers Motel after all these years I haven't found much about it online. Has it been demolished and rebuilt under another name like the Waikiki Shore or something else? I remember there being some nightclubs right across the street from it but forgot what street it was on. I also went to the Paradise Cove Luau is that still in existence? The Sunset from Paradise Cove was amazing!! Your video is awesome and brought back some nostalgic memories for me as that was my first ever trip on my own to celebrate my 21st Birthday. Thank you for that and if you know the answers to any of my questions or can point me in the right direction I would much appreciate that! Thank you, John. 😀

[@YestoHawaii]

Hmm..it might be the Aston Waikiki Beach Towers? Paradise Cove is still open

[@TheG7thcapo]

We were there 10 days ago. I love waikiki.

[@YestoHawaii]

There's definitely so much to do on Oahu.

[@dtna]

Been to Oahu maybe a dozen times, but only walked through the Royal Hawaiian Hotel once and have never actually been on Waikiki Beach. Next time, I will try to walk it. I found out a few months ago that the sand on Waikiki was brought over by barg from Manhattan Beach, CA. Close to where I used to live. Now it is dredged back up from offshore Waikiki.

[@YestoHawaii]

I remember that! There was a beach reclamation project a few years ago.

[@Sundayvibe5]

Going in feb 2025 Love this video♥️🥇thx for super great insights

[@YestoHawaii]

Hope you have a great trip! More info on yestohawaii.com

[@andrewwang3900]

Will you be making a “part 2” of this video? The beach continues toward Diamond Head. There’s one hotel further down I recall, and a few apartment buildings. I assume the beach access is public too. Never really seen the beach past the zoo. Mahalo.

[@YestoHawaii]

Possibly! It’s a looooong walk 😂

[@selmamatezic2208]

Can you do a review of Alohilani resort? Please! Love all your videos. They’re super helpful

[@YestoHawaii]

Coming up next month!

[@Optunity]

Wow, long walk

[@YestoHawaii]

Riiight?! We definitely got our steps in

[@adriancpm]

Nice video! Do you know how the Hilton Lagoon stays clean or is clean?

[@YestoHawaii]

There's a filtration system in the manmade island within the lagoon!

[@adriancpm]

@@YestoHawaii awesome thanks for the reply!

[@yvonnegibson2694]

Which hotel can I stay at for 5 people in one room or suite?

[@cris-1001]

You're beautiful doing something that makes you nervous because you want to share something good! 😻

[@YestoHawaii]

Aww thanks! I still get some commenters here and there correcting how I speak - which to me is so bizarre!

[@McGurk72]

We stayed in hilton hawai village in 2009 on honeymoon and hope to go next year again . The side she is standing at the lagoon was course sand and painful to sit or walk on but the far side was mostly fine sand. Wish it was fine sand all way round the lagoon.

[@YestoHawaii]

She might like the beach/sand in front of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. The sand over there is more fine sand.

[@robertbrunson5133]

do you have a video of any beach front further on down, past Moana Surfrider ?

[@YestoHawaii]

Nope! It's just all beach/sand until the New Otani hotel

[@louise62602]

We stayed at Halekulani in 2019, beautiful hotel!! We cant decided where to stay this time 🫤 Its between Hilton Hawaiian village, The sheraton Waikiki beach and Alohilani resort. Which would you recommend for a couple? Also the restaurants dont matter to us as we will be eating elsewhere because of dietary restrictions.

[@YestoHawaii]

All great options. Hilton Village has so much there. Sheraton & Alohilani both have gorgeous infinity pools 🌺

[@KrazyKajun602]

Be staying at the Hilton in Sept. Thank you.

[@YestoHawaii]

Here's a link to the Hilton Village walkthrough: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bZpIxjmbxke9k

[@thebraz21]

I have to ask we’re coming next year we’re going on the ncl cruise ship what hotel if you had to pick one in Waikiki would you recommend for. We have no kids and prefer to not be around them we like brewery’s fun bars and good restaurants

[@YestoHawaii]

Halekulani is an oceanfront hotel & is popular for couples! 🌺

[@kathystainthorp3588]

Hi Miriam. Are the rental fees for say lounge chairs, only for people not staying at that particular property? Otherwise wouldn't the resort fees cover the rental if you have proof of staying at the property? (I hope that made sense) 😊

[@YestoHawaii]

Unfortunately, for most hotels resort fees don’t cover this.

[@kathystainthorp3588]

@YestoHawaii thank you. Your videos are fantastic by the way. ❤️

[@joannemariecraig5002]

Hi! My husband and I are planning for a 6 day/5 night trip to Oahu this coming December. It’s our 11th anniversary trip. I’ve been looking for some excursions to to do for few days. I was gonna book an Air BnB. What would be your recommendation? We’re all the way from AL. I know we’re too far. My husband isn’t too excited but I am! You think it’s still a good time to go after Maui fire? People online are talking about I shouldn’t go, let the people heal, stuff like that, even though Maui is in a different island. Actually our initial plan was to go to Maui, but after what happened, I wanted to go to Oahu. I need some advice! Thank you! Great informative video by the way!

[@YestoHawaii]

Aloha! Send me a message on: yestohawaii.com/contact/ . I'll reply back to that to your personal email or phone instead of on this.

[@steveeleigh3731]

Headed to Oahu in October for a solo birthday trip. What secluded beaches do you recommend?

[@YestoHawaii]

Ko Olina on the west side is a nice beach area - much less crowded than Waikiki (highest concentration of hotels on the islands). The North Shore is also really nice too!

[@robertbrunson5133]

do you think the Maui fires will have affect on Waikiki, ie., prices, accommodations, etc.

[@YestoHawaii]

I've been following on www.hawaiinewsnow.com/ for updates

[@flexman70]

Damn man, you locked-in talking about that lagoon over and over for over 9 mins sheesh.

[@YestoHawaii]

Thanks for taking the time to comment this feedback 🤙🏼

[@HugoMontenegroFan]

I've been doing this walk for 47 years. The walkway in front of the Sheraton has been closed for a few years now. Anybody know what the story is?

[@YestoHawaii]

Great walk! Love the sidewalk/promenade area

[@timsullivan4687]

This is why the Hilton Hawaiian Village is forever my "go to" in Oahu...also, i tried to get to the little island in the lagoon entering from the side by the diary queen at the base of the rainbow tower...it started at my knees but when i took 3 or 4 steps in, it went up to my neck so i got out quick (i don't know how to swim) lol

[@YestoHawaii]

Here's a video of the Hilton Village too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bZpIxjmbxke9k

[@Chemical_Recon_M93A1]

Did that walk everyday before work.

[@YestoHawaii]

Great morning or sunset walk!

[@christinejones1772]

I lived here in the 40's where the beaches were pure and untouched by the big tourist hotels and shopping centers... My uncle who used to spear fish and cooked it right there on the beach and surfed is now not allowed .... greedy real estate ruined Hawaii driving the real Hawaiians to become homeless because of high prices ....shameful 😥

[@YestoHawaii]

A lot has definitely changed in 80 years!

[@keendeesjarlais3636]

My first time there was in 1980 , 19 1/2 years old, lol yeah I’m old obviously I’ve been back to three times since. things have changed obviously here and there not much though

[@YestoHawaii]

🤙🏼

[@joerampley1562]

Mona surf rider is my choice.

[@YestoHawaii]

Beautiful oceanfront property ☀️

[@heart-2-heart-talks-with-tj]

To get the guide I was directed to sign up for a converter kit that I didn’t ask for or need! Idk if I’m being scammed and I’m pissed! Is this false advertisement? I’m so scared! I’m gonna report u if u don’t come up with answers!

[@YestoHawaii]

I think you are confused - Convert Kit (not converter kit) is an email service for landing pages to provide guides. It allows creators to organize their email lists and automate it (instead of manually sending out each and every individual email). By the sound of panic in this message (throwing words like “scammed” “pissed” and “false advertisement” for a free guide), I would recommend you not signup for my free guide. Instead, feel free to browse the yestohawaii.com website. Mahalo! 🌺

[@nganguyen-id7pp]

She show the beach with with not many people and the sand is so nice looking. The true picture of the beach isn’t like this… it’s crowded with people and the sand is not smooth and clean

[@YestoHawaii]

I definitely didn’t photoshop any people or sand ❤️ wish I knew how!! Kidding! Like most beaches, it’s less busy in the morning & depending on season. The sand is smoother in certain areas of Waikiki. What area did you go to?

[@georgecavanaugh8757]

So the title of this video is “What the beach at the Hilton Hawaiian village looks like”, and it was never shown. Yes, there was a 360 degree walk around the lagoon, but all we got to see of the beach was where the sand meets the walkway. Uh, the feature that everyone wants to see is the WATER! Hello!

[@YestoHawaii]

Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback! Aloha! 🌺 The video title is: "What the "BEACH" in front of your WAIKIKI hotel ACTUALLY looks like | Honolulu | OAHU" so I show the beach from the hotels... The water all looks the same, no? Blue? :) Some of it is shown farther in the video midway, depending on the hotel. You might like some of the other videos in the Hotel Series if you're wanting to see it a bit more upclose - but there's only so much I can squeeze in during a 30 minute free video 🌺

[@georgecavanaugh8757]

@@YestoHawaii No, the water where I’m from is green, and is hardly transparent. I took a vacation to Punta Cana, D.R. And the water on the pacific side of the island was green. It was very clear, but loaded with seaweed. I would like to have seen the waters edge, but I get it. Oh well, maybe next time.

[@YestoHawaii]

@@georgecavanaugh8757 Holy moly! That sounds like a nightmare...and probably a little sketchy with all that seaweed wrapping around the ankles haha. We definitely don't have that here in Waikiki. At 17:15, that's a pretty accurate representation of how the entire beach area is - crystal clear & blue, no seaweed. I figured that'd be a pretty boring video to only show that & focused more on the beach/sand (narrow or wide, amenities like beach chairs/umbrellas, etc). Although... that IS a great idea for an upcoming ASMR video of just a walk along the beach (showing the water) without narration & just the ocean waves sounds in the background. I'll make that this month! Stay tuned! 🌺

[@georgecavanaugh8757]

@@YestoHawaii It’s probably a pretty narrow desire, but I’ve kinda got PTSD (laughing) about my vacation spot being like the swamp thing again. The one thing I told my (ex) travel agent I cared about was having crystal blue water on the beach to swim in., and she sent us there. I spent an extra $1000 on an excursion to the other side of the island so my family could experience the crystal blue waters. Now I’m checking hotels to see what their beach looks like ahead of time. I hope to be in Waikiki (sp) this summer.

[@georgecavanaugh8757]

P.S. The seaweed was so bad they used bulldozers to clear the beaches every single day. Apparently every summer a massive bed of kelp releases from Africa, and makes its way to the Caribbean. Stay away from the Atlantic Ocean side of the islands in the summer. They get inundated with seaweed in the summer months.

[@kaheka60]

Watch your “more ….” It’s “narrower,” not “more narrower.” “Greener/greenier” not “more greenier.” Otherwise, love the video. 🤙

[@kaheka60]

Scratch my comments about green/ narrow. Realize they were just little slips. Still love this walk thru the Waikiki waterfront.

[@YestoHawaii]

Did my cousin send you? 😂

[@kaheka60]

@@YestoHawaii and your cousin is…? btw…my island is going up in flames 😢

[@tf4364]

Most beaches is public beside most military you need ID .

[@YestoHawaii]

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[@davidw5761]

There is a beach in front of the Halekulani liar

[@YestoHawaii]

Aloha David! Odd comment. I literally SHOW the beach in front of Halekulani at 19:20 and talk about the beach.. 🙄 oh boy...

[@Kjfsparky]

$20 an hour for a chair ha ha

[@YestoHawaii]

The day rate is cheaper. Or, you can also buy some from Target or an ABC store. If you're on-island for multiple days, it would be a better value.

[@808spicysushi]

Open ocean water, not "open water ocean". No? Yeah?? Hmmm...

[@YestoHawaii]

Yep! Open water ocean 🌊

[@pauleasterbrooks7851]

Not good ! A lot of homeless and pan handlers along with crime

[@YestoHawaii]

When was the last time you were in Hawaii?

[@Rob.Flynn81]

It makes me smile that they figured out how to blur others faces. Can’t stand KZbinrs that just blast everyone all over the web! Congrats !

[@YestoHawaii]

Hmm I have so many questions with this.