Honolulu Hotels, Things To Do In Waikiki & Hawaii Activities

A Full Spectrum Of Activity Near Our Oceanfront Honolulu Hotel

With its desirable beachfront location near the gateway to Waikiki, Outrigger Reef on the Beach provides exceptional value for those looking to experience Oahu events. Enjoy a lawn party and concert at the Waikiki Shell. Step back to a time when sugar was king at Hawaii's Plantation Village. Witness Western Athletic Conference football in Aloha Stadium - home of the University of Hawaii Warriors. Between events, return to the breezy comfort of our beachfront Honolulu hotel. Stop by our concierge desk, and let us connect you with the most popular things to do in Waikiki, Hawaii - whatever your interests may be. As a guest at Outrigger Reef on the Beach, you'll find yourself just a short drive away from a variety of exciting venues, including:

Hawaii Convention Center (5 min.)
Waikiki Shell (10 min.)
Neal S. Blaisdell Center (10 min.)
Waikiki Aquarium (10 min.)
Hawaii Theater (15 min.)
Bishop Museum (20 min.)
Aloha Stadium (30 min.)
Hawaii's Plantation Village (30 min.)

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Your Guide To Nearby Events And Things To Do In Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

As a guest at our Waikiki Honolulu hotel, you're in the ideal position to enjoy a variety of special events, cultural celebrations, athletic competitions, and other highly anticipated festivities. Celebrate Hawaiian music, dance, and history during Aloha Festivals - the state's premier cultural showcase. See the NFL's elite roster of all-stars take the field in the Pro Bowl. Test your endurance in the Honolulu Marathon, and take advantage of our exclusive vacation package for participants. As you plan your trip, consult the full scope of Waikiki Beach activities, including:

Weekly Aloha Activities (year-round)

Aloha Friday Luncheons (year-round)
Aloha Friday Luncheons are a popular attraction among local residents and visitors alike. Hosted by Hawaiian music radio station KINE, the luncheon is offered once monthly at the oceanfront Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. Attendees can enjoy views of legendary Waikiki Beach, good Hawaiian food, and live entertainment by many of Hawaii’s hottest contemporary musicians. At $24 per adult and $14 for children under 12 years old, the cost makes the luncheon one of the most reasonable entertainment experiences in Waikiki.
Upcoming Aloha Friday Luncheons: March 7, April 11, May 9, June 6, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, and November 7.
Hawaiian Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony
(Every Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 am)
Renew your commitment of love with a beautiful vow renewal on the sands of Waikiki Beach. The cultural and non-denominational ceremony draws upon an ancient Hawaiian custom, Ho’ao Pa’a, and is led by a Hawaiian Kahu (priest). Open to hotel guests only, please sign up at the concierge desk by 3 pm the day prior.
Outrigger Catamaran Daily snorkeling and sailing adventures. For more information, please visit www.outriggercatamaranhawaii.com
Keiki Hula
(3rd Saturday of the month, 1-2:00 pm)
Please call the Shore Bird for reservations, 808-922-2887.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Sundays
(2nd Sunday of the month, 2:00 pm)
Come down and enjoy a laid-back and live performance by some of Hawaii’s best steel guitarists. Offered on the second Sunday of each month at the hotel’s open-air Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar, Steel Guitar Sunday will feature the following artists over the next few months:
- May 11- Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association Jam
- June 8 - Kamaka Tom
- July 13 - Alan Akaka
- August 10 - Isaac Akuna
- September 14 – Second Annual Steel Guitar Fest
Memorial Day Celebration - Leimaking for Cemetary of the Pacific Punchbowl
(May 23, 2008, 9:00 am)
Guest are welcomed to make a lei for themselves and/or for the cemetery.
Outrigger Reef Builders
(June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
In celebration of the International Year of the Reef, learn about coral reef ecosystems and their inhabitants from our friends at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Marine Sanctuaries. Build a coral reef (out of clay) and make sea stars, tang, butterfly and parrot fish to take home. Free to hotel guests. For more information, please call 808-924-6007.
Dr. Sylvia Earle
(July 29, 2008)
World-renowned marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle will give a special presentation. Free and open to the public. Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
O Ke Kai Series – Canoe Restoration with Friend of Hokulea & Hawaiiloa
(September 20, 2008, 9:00 am-12:00 pm)
Learn about celestial navigation, Pacific Voyaging and Hawaiian canoe restoration from master canoe builders Tay Perry, Billy Richards and others as they work on a 100 year old koa canoe. Please call 808-924-6007 for more information.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
(December 1, 2008, 6:00 pm)
Join us as we kick off the holiday season with the lighting of a Christmas tree in the lobby area.
Hawaiian Ornament Making
(December 15 – 19, 2008, 10:00 am)
Craft your very own Hawaiian ornaments as keepsakes from your special trip to Hawaii. Join in the fun and leave with a memento to last you the years. Open to guests of Outrigger Reef; please call 808-924-6007 for more information.
Keiki Kalikimaka
(December 17, 2008, 9:00am – 12:00 pm)
Santa arrives on Waikiki Beach to greet children and adults alike! Take a sail on the Outrigger Catamaran with Santa or join in the Hawaiian ornament contest and storytelling session. Open to guests of Outrigger Reef; please call 808-924-6007 for more information.

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Experience the signature charm of Waikiki at Outrigger Reef on the Beach, located directly on the soft white sand of Hawaii's most famous coast. Book your Waikiki accommodations online today for the area's best value.