Waikiki Beach and Honolulu’s Coastline
Hawaii, a string of islands in the Pacific Ocean is the 50th state of the USA. The Hawaiian island of Oahu is a popular tourist spot with about seven million visitors annually. The most famous beach of the so called "Aloha State" is Waikiki Beach.
Waikīkī and Diamond Head’s Coastal Setting
Diamond Head gives the eastern end of Waikīkī a distinctive volcanic landmark. The surrounding shoreline connects Honolulu’s urban beach district with Kapiʻolani Park and the open coastal landscape beyond. These places add geographical context to Waikīkī’s familiar combination of palms, promenades and Pacific waters.