OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort
Experience Honolulu and Waikiki
Explore the iconic attractions and activities of Honolulu, Oahu when you stay at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort. Steps from the sand and surf of Waikiki Beach, the energetic Waikiki Beach Walk, and the city’s shopping and entertainment district.
OUTRIGGER Activities and Experiences
Complimentary cultural activities
We invite you to experience what makes our property a special place. Our complimentary cultural activities offer a glimpse into Hawaii's rich heritage. Practice easy traditional crafts, learn the rhythms of the islands, and listen to master artists tell their stories through songs.
Guest activities calendar
9 am | Hula lesson | Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza
12 - 2 pm | Keoni Ku w/ hula | Live music at Hula Grill
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
5:30/7 pm | Keahiwai | Live music and dance at Blue Note Hawaii
8 am | Hawaiian vow renewal | Reservations at front desk (808) 923-0711
10 am | Hawaiian Christmas story | Lobby (canoe)
11 am | Hawaiian Christmas ornament making | Lobby (canoe)
12 - 2 pm | Ben Kama | Live music at Hula Grill
1 pm | Christmas card making | Lobby (canoe)
2 pm | Christmas bracelet making with kukui nut shells | Lobby (canoe)
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
6:30/9 pm | Kaleo Wassman & Jason Devore | Live music at Blue Note Hawaii
9 - 11 am | Christmas cookie decoarating | Lobby (canoe)
12 pm | Lei making | Lobby (canoe)
12 - 2 pm | Kawika Kahiapo | Live music at Hula Grill
1 pm | Hawaiian Christmas hula lesson | Lobby (canoe)
2 pm | Ukulele lesson | Lobby (canoe)
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
6:30 pm | A Charlie Brown Christmas | Live music at Blue Note Hawaii
10 am | Cookie & egg nog holiday refreshments with managers and hosts | Lobby (canoe)
12 pm | Christmas bracelet making with kukui nut shells | Lobby (canoe)
12 - 2 pm | Ronson Asuncion | Live music at Hula Grill
1 pm | Surfboard ornament making | Lobby (canoe)
2 pm | Ti-leaf kupee (bracelet making) | Lobby (canoe)
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
6:30 pm | A Charlie Brown Christmas | Live music at Blue Note Hawaii
8 am | Hawaiian vow renewal (sign up at front desk) | Duke's Lower Deck
9 am | Hawaiian name tag making | Lobby (canoe)
10 am | Polynesian tattoo | Lobby (canoe)
12 pm | Ohe kapala (bamboo stamping) | Lobby (canoe)
12 - 2 pm | Randy Allen | Live music at Hula Grill
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
10 am | Lei making | Lobby (canoe)
12 pm | Hula lesson | Lobby (canoe)
12 - 2 pm | Yoza | Live music at Hula Grill
1 pm | Kalaau (rhythm sticks) | Lobby (canoe)
2 pm | Olelo noeau (Hawaiian words) | Lobby (canoe)
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
6:30/9 pm | An Intimate Evening with Iam Tongi | Live music at Blue Note Hawaii
10 am | Ukulele lesson | Lobby (canoe)
11 am | Hawaiian card making | Lobby (canoe)
12 pm | Ti-leaf kupee (bracelet making) | Lobby (canoe)
12 - 2 pm | Mark Caldeirae | Live music at Hula Grill
4 - 6 pm, 7 - 9:30 pm, 9:30 pm - 12 am | Live music | Duke's Restaurant
6:30/9 pm | An Intimate Evening with Iam Tongi | Live music at Blue Note Hawaii
Fall in love all over again. Renew your vows on the shimmering sands of Waikiki Beach with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony. Performed weekly and complimentary for guests.
Mondays and Thursdays at 8 am
Duke's Waikiki lower deck
For reservations, please call 808-923-0711
How do you say your name in Hawaiian? Find out as you create a decorative name tag using the 13 letters in olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language).
Create our signature bracelet using polished kukui (candlenut tree) nuts. This keepsake is yours to remember your visit to our sandy shores.
Learn about the history of surfing, the life of legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku and the tales behind the surfing artifacts on display in our surf museum.
Twist lai (ti leaves) to create an authentic kupee (bracelet). In the Hawaiian culture, ti leaves have the power to ward off bad spirits and invite in good spirits.
Watch a master craftsman use a chisel and mallet to transform wood into traditional Hawaiian statues. With every chip of wood, the story is revealed.
String together fresh flowers to create your very own lei. A symbol of love, friendship and celebration, giving a handmade lei is the island way.
Adorn your body with kakau or Hawaiian tattoos. Unlike the traditional method of cutting skin and adding ash to the wound, you'll be treated to a painless removable tattoo.
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.
Waikiki, the OUTRIGGER Way
Join us for the best party on Waikiki Beach every Sunday night from 4 – 6pm. Drink, eat, and dance while listening to legendary musician Henry Kapono’s live music at this iconic Waikiki restaurant and nightlife spot.
No trip to Hawaii is complete without a surf lesson from the pros. Faith Surf School by the famed Moniz family of surfers is located right on Waikiki Beach. Learn how to surf, stand-up paddleboard and ride a wave in an outrigger canoe on Oahu’s most scenic beach.
Experience Waikiki’s surf culture at this fun, ongoing program only at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort. Join us as legendary surfers share their stories and craft with guests.
Surfing an Outrigger Canoe (360 Video)
Retail directory
Discover our unique blend of island-inspired fashion, locally-made jewelry 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.
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.
Spa
Forget the hassle of your daily life and pamper yourself amid penthouse ocean views with a soothing and luxuriant spa service.
The best Oahu has to offer
See incredible marine and wildlife, reefs and corals, and discover the efforts to revitalize Hawaii’s most beautiful bodies of water at this popular nature reserve.
One of Hawaii’s most iconic natural formations, this volcanic crater is a scenic hike to breathtaking views of Honolulu and Oahu’s southern coast.
Encounter more than 3,500 marina animals and learn about conservation efforts of Hawaii’s beautiful reefs and underwater life at this historic aquarium.
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.
Step right up to this unique and challenging railway tie trail and climb more than 1,200 feet to take in the stunning views of Hanauma Bay and the coast.
A scenic and unique way to experience the underwater world of the island, snorkeling Oahu’s stunning bays, lagoons, and reefs is a must.
Resort map
Discover the magic of OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort
Exclusive experiences for OUTRIGGER DISCOVERY members
Try your hand at carving your own wood sculpture with local master Kawika Manu. After the class head over to Duke's Waikiki for lunch with oceanfront reserved seating.
Experience Includes:
- Private woodcarving class with a local master Kawika Manu for two
- Woodcarving gift to take home
- Buffet lunch and drinks at Duke's Waikiki
Terms and conditions apply.
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 lei po'o making class for two
- Keepsake lei po'o for each participant
Terms and conditions apply.