Oahu Hawaii Vacation

From world-class surfing to world-class golf, Waikiki in Honolulu has long been a sought after vacation destination. Waikiki on the island of Oahu caters to travelers from all over the world with its oceanfront hotels and soft sand beaches, award-winning restaurants and exciting diversions.

Photographer’s Night at the Waikiki Aquarium

Whether you live here or are just visiting this is a great opportunity to get nature photos of some of Hawaii’s marine life. This program is for amateur photographers to snap pictures without the crowds. Professional photographers will be on hand to offer tips. Attendees can then send in their favorite photos which may get posted on the Aquarium’s website.

Where
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua Avenue
(808) 923-9741

When
Tuesday, November 10, 6-7:30pm

Cost
$8 per person (members) or $10 per person (non-members)
Recommended for photographers 16 and up.

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Halloween in Waikiki

Halloween in Waikiki is a one of kind experience. Every year, people in the most creative costumes fill Kalakaua Avenue and it is quite a sight. Whether you dress up or not, Waikiki is a fun place to be on Halloween and this year, Halloween falls on a Saturday. That means no work the next day so why not just stay the night! Aqua has several affordable hotels on and near Kalakaua Avenue so you can come out, join in the festivities or just watch from your private balcony.

Waikiki isn’t the only place to find a Halloween celebration. The Hallowbaloo Music and Arts Open Air Street Festival takes place in the Downtown Honolulu Arts District. The festival will have five stages featuring world class music, thousands of costumed revelers and food, cocktails and beer available in the street. Aqua’s Waikiki hotels are just a few minutes by taxi from the Arts District so enjoy the festival and then just a catch a quick cab back to your hotel – no driving required.

Find the right Aqua Hotel for your Halloween!

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Free Green Aloha Concert

This weekend we celebrate National Make A Difference Day and to kick it all off, there will be a free Green Aloha Concert this Friday, October 23 at 5:30pm at Waikiki Beach. In addition to the concert, visitors can enjoy food booths and other local entertainers and musicians as well as information booths on recycling, storm water, urban forestry, water and wastewater. All this great local fun is sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu and The Wild Hawaiian, Henry Kapono. Plus, bring your Hi5 cans and bottles and help Keiki O Ka Aina raise money to develop a green space for exploration and imaginary play on its pre-school campus in Palolo Valley.

Enjoy the concert and don’t forget to be green when you travel too and stay at green hotels like
Aqua Hotels and Resorts®, a proud member of the Hawaii Ecotourism Association.

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Floral Parade This Weekend

This Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 am – Kalakaua Ave, Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park

This Waikiki event is part of the Aloha Festival that was created in 1946. Come see Hawaiian dancers, floats made of Hawaiian flowers, marching bands and even equestrian riders. And all of our Aqua Waikiki hotels are near the parade route!

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Aloha Festivals Waikiki Ho’olaule’a

This Saturday, September 19 at 7:00pm
Kalakaua Avenue will play host to a huge block party. Lei vendors, hula crafts, entertainment and best of all … lots of food! The theme of this year’s Aloha Festival: Hula!