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Duke Kahanamoku Beach forms part of the famous Waikiki Beach. It is located at the front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. The beach is named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968), who is anicon and a respected Hawaiian surfer.
Named after the legendary Hawaiian swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku, this beach and lagoon has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. Duke Kahanamoku was a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most influential figures in the world of surfing and water sports.
This rather attractive hotel-developed self enclosed lagoon takes up a major proportion of the western half of the rather compact DUKE KAHANAMOKU BEACH at the western end of the 3km long WAIKIKI BEACH STRIP.
Kahanamoku Beach, located in Waikiki, Honolulu, is named after the Hawaiian legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku who popularized surfing. The beach boasts a tranquil lagoon-like setting, protected by the famous Ala Wai boat harbor and a man-made reef.
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Duke Kahanamoku Beach forms part of the famous Waikiki Beach. It is located at the front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. The beach is named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968), who is anicon and a respected Hawaiian surfer.
Duke Kahanamoku Beach forms part of the famous Waikiki Beach. It is located at the front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. The beach is named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968), who is anicon and a respected Hawaiian surfer.
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Along with the opportunities for recreation, Duke Kahanamoku Beach (also known as Duke’s Beach) provides spectacular views. The unmissable shape of Diamond Head looms to the left of the beach, while, to the right, the Ala Wai Boat Harbor shelters mariners from all across the Pacific.
Duke’s Beach. Where: South Shore, Oʻahu. Activities: Fishing, snorkeling, surfing, swimming. Amenities: Parking, showers, restrooms, lifeguard. Named in honor of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Olympic swimmer and one of Hawaiʻi ’s most beloved sons, this Waikīkī beach is a popular swimming area for families and children thanks to a protective ...
Olympic Champion. A swimmer of unprecedented natural talent, Duke burst onto the scene by crushing world records by 4.6 seconds in his very first swim race in Honolulu harbor’s open waters. His Olympic career was equally phenomenal: spanning two decades, four Games, and six medals.
