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Sites on the Waikiki Historic Trail
Oahu, Hawaii
A guide to each of the sites on the Waikiki Historic Trail. Includes
photos of most of the surfboard markers, statues, monuments,
historic buildings, and other sites on the trail. Select each
site below to view , historical information, photos, and directions
that will allow you to plan your own self-guided walking tour of the
Waikiki Historic Trail.
MARKER 1:
The Beaches of Waikiki
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The first marker on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located
across the street from the Honolulu Zoo near the spot
where Kalakaua and Monsarrat Avenues come together.
It has photos and historic information about San Souci Beach,
Queens Surf Beach, the Kapiolani Beach Park, the Outrigger
Canoe Club, and the Waikiki Memorial Natatorium.
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MARKER 2:
Waikiki and Surfing
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The second marker on the trail is called "Waikiki", it is
located on Kalakaua Avenue, and it has photos and information
about the history of surfing in Waikiki.
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MARKER 3:
Queen Liliuokalani Residence
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Marker 3 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is
located on the Diamond Head end and Waikiki side
of the Ala Wai Canal, near the intersection of Ala Wai Boulevard and Kapahulu
Avenue. It marks the former location of one of Queen
Liliuokalani's homes.
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MARKER 4:
Prince Jonah Kuhio
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There is both a statue of Prince Kuhio
and a surfboard marker honoring Prince Kuhio
at this historic site on Kuhio Beach. The
marker has photographs of the prince and information
about his life and accomplishments. The marker
is located on Kalakaua Avenue on Kuhio Beach.
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MARKER 5:
Duke Kahanamoku Statue
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There is no surfboard marker at this
historic site on Kuhio Beach, but there
is a very famous statue of legendary surfer and
Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku. The
statue is located on Kalakaua Avenue
east of the Waikiki Police Station.
(The Waikiki Police Substation is at 2425 Kalakaua Avenue.
That building was officially named the
"Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Building" on August 24, 2001.
Duke Kahanamoku was a Sheriff of the city and county
of Honolulu from 1934 to 1960.)
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MARKER 6:
Kapaemahu Healing Stones
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This ancient historic site is located on Kalakaua Avenue,
near the surfboard racks, between the Duke Kahanamoku statue
and the Waikiki Police Station.. There is no surfboard marker
here because the stones are their own historic marker.
(police station is at 2425 Kalakaua Avenue)
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MARKER 7:
King Kalakaua Residence at Ulunia
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Marker #7 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located on Ulunia
Street near the main entrance to the King's Alley Shopping Center.
It marks the former site of King Kalakaua's residence.
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MARKER 8:
Ainahau Estate and Princess Kaiulani
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Site 8 on the trail mark's the former location of the Aianhau
estate of Princess Kaiulani and her mother Princess Likelike.
It is located in the Waikiki point of the Triangle Park at
Kuhio Avenue and Kaiulani Avenue that also has a beautiful
bronze statue of Princess Kaiulani.
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MARKER 9:
King Lunalilo's Estate
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This casual open air shopping center on Kalakaua Avenue
in the center of Waikiki is in an area known
as Kalauakau where King William Lunalilo once
had a summer home. He left his home and property
to Queen Emma. The surfboard marker for this site is
located in front of the Banyan Tree fountain not far from the
main entrance to the marketplace.
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MARKER 10:
Moana Hotel
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There is no surfboard at site #10 on the
Waikiki Historic Trail because the historic marker is
the Moana Hotel itself.
When the Moana Hotel was built in 1901 it
was the first luxury hotel and the tallest
building in Hawaii.
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MARKER 11:
Apuakehau Stream and Waikiki Beach Boys
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This marker is located on the beach side of the patio
in front of the downstairs Duke's Restaurant and
the upstairs Chuck's Steak House. Both restaurants
are located on the beach in the Outrigger Waikiki Reef Hotel.
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MARKER 12:
Helumoa and Royal Hawaiian Hotel
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This marker is located in the triangle park at
Kalakaua and Beach Walk and it marks the location
of the Helumoa Coconut Grove and the Royal
Hawaiian Hotel.
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MARKER 13:
Kawehewehe Healing Waters
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Marker #13 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located
on the beach on the Diamond Head side of the Shore
Bird Restaurant in the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel.
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MARKER 14:
Afong Villa and Hawaii Army Museum
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Marker number 14 on the Waikiki
Historic Trail tells the story of
Chun Afong, who arrived in
Honolulu in 1849 and became Hawaii's
first Chinese millionaire. His home
sat on the site now occupied by the
United States Army Museum in Fort
DeRussy Park.
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MARKER 15:
Kawehewehe Healing Waters
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Marker #15 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located
on ocean side of Kalia Road between the Hale Koa Hotel
and the Hawaii Army Museum. It is a little hard to
spot if you are walking toward the museum because it
blends in nicely with its surroundings. You can see
it more easily when you are walking from the museum
toward the hotel. It is located in the strip of grass
between the sidewalk and the street.
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MARKER 16:
Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Paoa Park
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Marker #16 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located
in a grassy area next to the Atlantis Submarine ticket
window at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. It
has information about Duke Kahanamoku and the Paoa
family estate.
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MARKER 17:
Piinaio Stream and Kalia Bay
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Marker #17 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is
located on the patio of the Ilikai Hotel, on
the Diamond Head end of the walkway fronting
the Yacht Harbor.
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MARKER 18:
Waikiki Duck Ponds and Ala Moana
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Marker #18 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located at the
entrance to Ala Moana Park on the Diamond Head side of the park.
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MARKER 19:
Ala Wai Canal
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Marker #19 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is
located in the Ala Moana area, next to the
Hawaii Convention Center, on the banks of the
Ala Wai Canal.
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MARKER 20:
Fort DeRussy
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Marker 20 on the Waikiki Historic Trail is
located in Fort DeRussy Park on the Ala Moana
end of Waikiki, near the intersection of
Ala Moana Avenue and Kalakaua Avenue..
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MARKER 21:
King Kalakaua Statue
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The marker for site 21 on the Waikiki Historic
Trail is a bronze statue of King David Kalakaua.
It is located on the Ala Moana end of Kalakaua
Avenue.
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MARKER 22:
Story of Kalia
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Marker 22 is located at the corner of Ala Moana
Boulevard and Kalia Road, behind the bronze
hula dancer statues at the main entrance to the
Hilton Hawiian village Resort.
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MARKER 23:
Rainbow Tower and Hilton Lagoon
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I have not yet found or photographed Marker #23 on the
Waikiki Historic Trail.
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See also:
History of the Waikiki Historic Trail
Introduction to the Waikiki Historic Trail
Other Attractions on Oahu
Other Walking Tours in Hawaii
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