OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Authentic island culture
Whether you’re looking to relax or chase adventure, your Waikiki discovery starts here. With a location just moments from Honolulu’s famous attractions and live local music at Kani Ka Pila Grille, the island energy that makes Oahu special is woven into everything we do.
Explore cultural activities with the family, soak up the nightlife or just take some time to rest and relax. Whatever your dream getaway looks like, we can make it possible.
OUTRIGGER Activities and Experiences
Happenings at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Learn how to make your own traditional crafts, learn the rhythms of the islands, bid farewell to the day with our sunset ceremony and more with our resort activities and experiences.
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Complimentary cultural activities at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Guest activities calendar
9 am | Yoga | Fitness Center (sign up required at front desk)
9 - 10 am | Hula lesson | Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian music | Nathan Aweau at Kani Ka Pila Grille
10 am | Christmas cookie decorating | Ao Cultural Center
2 pm | Christmas card making | Ao Cultural Center
3 - 6 pm | Museum artifacts storytelling | Ao Cultural Center
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian music | Ohana Krug at Kani Ka Pila Grille
8 am | Hawaiian vow renewal | Beachfront (reservations at front desk)
10 am | Christmas storytelling with general manager Craig Waterman | Ao Cultural Center
10 am - 12 pm | Hawaiian ornament making | Ao Cultural Center
1 pm | Lei making | Ao Cultural Center
2 pm | Hawaiian Christmas hula lesson | Ao Cultural Center
3 - 6 pm | Museum artifacts storytelling | Ao Cultural Center
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian music | Kalae Camarillo at Kani Ka Pila Grille
10 am | Cookie & egg nog holiday refreshments with managers and hosts | Herb Kane Lounge
11 am | Christmas bracelet making with kukui nut shells | Ao Cultural Center
1 pm | Canoe paddle ornament making | Ao Cultural Center
2 pm | Ti-leaf kupee (bracelet making) | Ao Cultural Center
3 pm | Kalaau (rhythm sticks) | Ao Cultural Center
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian music | Ei Nei at Kani Ka Pila Grille
10 am | Lei making | Ao Cultural Center
12 pm | Hula lesson | Ao Cultural Center
1 pm | Ukulele lesson | Ao Cultural Center
3 pm | Polynesian tattoo | Ao Cultural Center
4 pm | Ohe kapala (traditional bamboo printing) | Ao Cultural Center
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian Music | Kawika Kahiapo Ho at Kani Ka Pila Grille
8 am | Hawaiian vow renewal | Reservations at front desk
10 am | Hawaiian name tag making | Ao Cultural Center
11 am | Ti-leaf kupee (bracelet making) | Ao Cultural Center
1 pm | Kalaau (rhythm sticks) | Ao Cultural Center
2 pm | Hawaiian card making | Ao Cultural Center
3 - 6 pm | Museum artifacts storytelling | Ao Cultural Center
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian music | Ka Hehena at Kani Ka Pilla Grille
2 pm | Ukulele lesson | Ao Cultural Center
3 pm | Kukui kupee (bracelet making) | Ao Cultural Center
4 pm | Hula lesson | Ao Cultural Center
5 pm | Ohe kapala (traditional bamboo printing) | Ao Cultural Center
6 - 9 pm | Live Hawaiian music | Hookena at Kani Ka Pilla Grille
Enjoy nightly live Hawaiian music from award-winning musicians such as Kawika Kahiapo and Hookena on the large outdoor stage at the Kani Ka Pila Grille. You’ll find good vibes, jam sessions, and hula dancing at this open-air dining and entertainment venue by the pool.
Get a glimpse into Hawaii’s unique culture with hula lessons, lei making, and island arts and crafts. You’ll also find inspiring art and exhibits throughout the lobby, including illustrations depicting Hawaiian heritage and a 30-foot hulled canoe. Stop by our A'o Cultural Center for exhibits on sustainable coastlines and Polynesian history.
Explore your artistry creating your very own traditional flower lei, stringing together the beautiful and symbolic orchid flower.
More than a dance, hula tells the story of Hawaii's ancestral knowledge. Immerse yourself in this beautiful art form that captures the true essence of Hawaii.
Join us for sunrise yoga and hula with the sand beneath your feet during our morning fitness and movement class. Begin with breathing and gentle stretches to melodic Hawaiian music as our instructor guides you through upper body exercises using rhythmic motions that describe the beauty of our island.
Watch the sunset and bid farewell to the day with Aloha while participating in a traditional Hawaii Sunset Ceremony.
Create an authentic kupee (bracelet) and take the perfect fashion adornment home with you as a reminder of your time in Hawaii.
Try your hand at Hawaii's most beloved instrument. Hear happy notes spring from the ukulele as you play your first song. Every strum will make you smile.
Resort artwork
Dive into the artwork of our resort. The OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is proud to share the artwork of some of Hawaii's more prominent artists, showcasing our islands' rich culture and history.
Resort retail
Discover our unique blend of island-inspired fashion, local artwork and one-of-a-kind souvenirs, perfect for capturing the spirit of your stay. Stroll through our boutiques and find the perfect memento to remember your Waikiki adventure, or fuel up before you head out for the day.
Hawaiian vow renewal
Coral Kids Club
Designed for the keiki, our Coral Kids Club is an engaging activity center offering a supervised space for kids with interactive activities to learn about ocean conservation and fun games about our islands. Services are available in both English and Japanese.
Sessions:
- Half-day (9 am - 12 noon or 1 - 4 pm): $120 - $140*
- Full-day (9 am - 4 pm): $240 - $280* *Fees vary depending on the season
Book your play date today via email at outrigger-info@poppins.co.jp or by phone at +1 (808) 690-6051.
Coral Kids Club activity calendar
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 am - noon | Hawaiian lei making | Key chain making | Sand art | Key chain making | Sand art | Photo frame making with ocean materials | Key chain making |
| 1 - 4 pm | Photo frame making with ocean materials | Photo frame making with ocean materials | Hawaiian lei making | Photo frame making with ocean materials | Hawaiian lei making | Hawaiian lei making | Photo frame making with ocean materials |
We will also participate in select resort's cultural activities at A'o Cultural Center
Popular attractions
Walk along this vibrant promenade on Waikiki Beach. Enjoy a lively shopping, dining, and entertainment experience with oceanfront restaurants, stores, art, galleries, and cultural activities that embrace the aloha spirit.
Built in 1882 by the last king of Hawaii, King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian monarcy. Step back in time and into the rooms where the king and queen entertained dignataries from around the world.
Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and learn about one of the most pivotal moments in US history: the attack on Pearl Harbor. Take a tour of the legendary battleships and museums before paying respects at the Pearl Harbor Memorials.
Discover 1,200 animals at this iconic zoo located on 42 acres in Kapiolani park. See amazing wildlife like tigers, giraffes and Komodo dragons.
Explore the interactive tide pool and exciting exhibits to see tropical fish, monk seals, live corals, sharks, and jellyfish living in harmony at Oahu’s best family attraction.
Cirque du Soleil 'Auana
The wait is over - 'Auana by Cirque du Soleil is now open! Experience the magic of Hawai'i-inspired live entertainment, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, side-splitting comedy, mesmerizing music and vocals and the grace of hula dancers.
Don’t miss this unforgettable production, exclusively at the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.
Exclusive experiences for OUTRIGGER DISCOVERY members
Learn how to make a lei po'o, a type of Hawaiian lei worn on the head and often used for special events such as birthdays, weddings, graduations and hula performances.
Experience Includes:
- 90-minute private haku lei po'o making class for two
- Keepsake lei po'o for each participant
Terms and conditions apply.
Enjoy two of our famous Coral Reef cocktails, inspired by OUTRIGGER's commitment to reef and ocean conservation.
Experience Includes:
- Two signature Coral Reef cocktails
- Keepsake recipe card to make the cocktail at home
- Exclusive access to online instructional video
Terms and conditions apply
Discover the original home for Hawaiian music with special seating and a personal artist meet and greet at Kani Ka Pila Grille.
Experience includes:
- Chef-selected Hawaiian pupu platter for two
- Drinks for two
- Special VIP seating
- Artist "meet and greet"
Terms and conditions apply.
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