Waikiki Neighborhood Guide Honolulu, HI
About
Waikiki is a vibrant, beachfront neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii known for its high-energy vibe, nightlife, and iconic Waikiki Beach. It is located to the south of local Highway 61, and is bordered by prominent features such as the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park. The bustling Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues run through the heart of Waikiki, housing numerous luxury resorts, retail stores, and eateries.
What You Will Love About Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Enjoy world-class surfing, swimming, and sunbathing at the legendary Waikiki Beach.
- Taste the rich gastronomic culture with a wide variety of global cuisines available.
- Experience Hawaii's nightlife at its best with numerous bars, clubs, and live entertainment spots.
What’s Nearby
Waikiki is just a short drive from downtown Honolulu, offering easy access to its business hubs, galleries, and museums. The famous Diamond Head Crater Park is also nearby, offering outdoor enthusiasts a scenic hiking opportunity.
The Rental Market
The rental market in Waikiki is diverse, with the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment standing at around $1,200 per month. However, prices can vary significantly, with the maximum average price going up to as much as $3,888.
Rental Price Stability
Given the considerable standard deviation of $762 from the average price, rental rates in Waikiki can be somewhat variable, suggesting a broad mix of more affordable and higher-end offerings within the neighborhood.
Lifestyle
Waikiki offers a dynamic, beach lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities, from surfing to hiking in the nearby Diamond Head Crater Park. The neighborhood boasts a lively social scene, teeming with various opportunities for shopping, dining, and nightlife.
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Rental Trends in Waikiki
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1620 | $1580 | $2520 | $1450 | $3888 | $3888 | $3888 | $3888 | $2000 | $2000 | $3888 | $2100 | $2050 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 1,446 restaurants, 107 grocery stores, and 85 parks within a mile of the Waikiki neighborhood.
Beach Walk WaikikiRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
Lewers Street
- Waikiki Beach Walk
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
227 Lewers St
- King Kalakaua Plaza
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•0.1 miles
2080 Kalakaua Ave
- Royal Hawaiian Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
- Dfs Galleria
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.2 miles
330 Royal Hawaiian Ave
Reef PantryRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
2169 Kalia Rd
- Farmer's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Reef Pantry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
2169 Kalia Rd
- Key Of Life
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.2 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
- Matsufujiya Food Life
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
333 Royal Hawaiian Ave
- Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store
•0.2 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
- Island Olive Oil
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
Westman Cafe + LoungeDining and Drinking
•280 Beach Walk
- Okonomiyaki Chibo Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Korean Restaurant
•280 Beach Walk
- Bills Sydney
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Australian Restaurant
•280 Beach Walk
- Upstairs Hawaii
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sake Bar, Restaurant
•280 Beach Walk
- Hard Rock
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•280 Beach Walk
- South Beach Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•260 Beach Walk
- Longs Drugs
Retail, Drugstore
•0.1 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.1 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- ABC Stores #6
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
2138 Kalakaua Ave
- Waikiki Discount Mart
Retail, Discount Store
•0.1 miles
2136 Kalakaua Ave
- Whalers General Stores
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
2150 Kalakaua Ave
- ABC Stores #78
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
226 Lewers St
Yoga Kai Paddleboard YogaLandmarks and Outdoors
•0.1 miles
Waikiki Beach
- Oahu Electric
Business and Professional Services, Electrical Equipment Supplier, Home Improvement Service, Electrician, Landmarks and Outdoors, Nature Preserve
•0.2 miles
330 Saratoga Rd
- Gray's Beach
Landmarks and Outdoors, Beach
•0.2 miles
2199 Kalia Rd
- Ainahau Triangle
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
Kalia Rd
- Waikiki Gateway Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
Kalakaua Ave
- RHC Royal Grove
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.2 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
LeBlank Art GalleryArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•280 Beach Walk
- Waikiki Gun Club
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park, Arcade
•0.1 miles
2142 Kalakaua Ave
- Wyland Galleries
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
270 Lewers St
- Peter Lik Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
226 Lewers St
- Under the Koa Tree
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
226 Lewers St
- Diamond Head Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
226 Lewers St
South Pacific Tattoo Co.Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•345 Saratoga Rd
- Body Massage Clinic Waikiki
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.1 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Refle International
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.1 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Refle Hawaii
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.1 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Electric Paradise Tattoo
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.1 miles
2146 Kalakaua Ave
- Waikiki Aloe
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Skin Care Clinic
•0.1 miles
2168 Kalakaua Ave
Hokulani Waikiki Rooftop PoolSports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.1 miles
2181 Kalakaua Ave
Waikiki YogaSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
226 Lewers St
- In4Mation
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
226 Lewers St
- The Gym at Trump
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
223 Saratoga Rd
- Hawaii Tee Times
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.1 miles
307 Lewers St
- Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.1 miles
307 Lewers St
Arnold's Beach Bar & GrillDining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar
•339 Saratoga Rd
- Upstairs Hawaii
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sake Bar, Restaurant
•280 Beach Walk
- Hard Rock
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•280 Beach Walk
- Aloha Beer Waikiki
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Clark's Diving Academy & Tours
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.1 miles
234 Beach Walk
- IL Tappo
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2181 Kalakaua Ave
PoePoe Hawaiian Culture CenterCommunity and Government, Cultural Center, Education, Music School, Retail, Music Store
•0.8 miles
1750 Kalakaua Ave
- McCully-Moiliili Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
2211 S King St
- KCAA Preschools - Mother Rice
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
2707 S King St
- Kindergarten-Children's Aid
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
2707 S King St
- Angels At Play Preschool and Kindergarten
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
2062 S King St
- Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
402 Kapahulu Ave
Urgent Care Clinic of WaikikiHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.1 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Kuhio Walk-In Medical Clinic
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.4 miles
2310 Kuhio Ave
- Urgent Care Hawaii
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.4 miles
1860 Ala Moana Blvd
- Doctors of Waikiki
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.4 miles
120 Kaiulani Ave
- Waikiki Police Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
2405 Kalakaua Ave
- Honolulu Police Waikiīki Beach
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
2425 Kalakaua Ave
Waikiki Apartments and Rentals
209 Rental properties in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 9.4% | 218.5% |
| utilities | 4% | 71% |
| food | 4.1% | 20.2% |
| transportation | 2.1% | 33.1% |
| healthcare | 0.7% | 25.4% |
Waikiki Demographics
Waikiki Reviews
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 5 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 4 of 5 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 4 of 5 renters
Waikiki Transportation
Walker’s Paradise
Very Bikeable
Waikiki Schools
- 2/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 5/10
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 7/10
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- 6/10
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 8/10
University Laboratory Public Charter School
Grades K-12 • Charter