Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Tours and Tickets

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Eerie and abandoned, the salt water swimming pool and stone bleachers of the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial off San Souci beach was a shimmering seaside tribute when it opened in 1927. Today, some call the crumbling venue haunted and it is often featured in Island-wide nighttime ghost tours.

The aging edifice, shuttered since 1979, is still worth a daytime visit, if only to peek through the bars of its towering front gate and imagine what it once was. As one of the country’s few ‘living memorials,’ the space served both as a gathering place to honor the 10,000 Hawaii service men who served during WWI and a public facility where Hawaii residents learned to swim in its 100m length. The Natatorium is credited with creating a swimming culture in the local community, and providing a peaceful practice spot for Olympians including legendary Hawaiian waterman (and five-time Olympic swimming medalist) Duke Kahanamoku. On Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day, the chipping lot around the structure still occasionally hosts commemorative ceremonies honoring the structure’s original purpose.

Despite its designation as a ‘national treasure’ by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, no one seems to know what to do with the Natatorium. Throughout the years, numerous plans to revive or raze the structure, adding a new stretch of white sand to Waikiki’s crowded beaches, have been passed over. Until then, it just waits.

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Turtle Canyons Snorkel & Ocean Rafting tour (Small-Group)

Turtle Canyons Snorkel & Ocean Rafting tour (Small-Group)

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Our highspeed adventure boat is built to handle Hawaii's wild ocean and offers a fun and exciting ride to and from our reefs. The option for higher speeds means we can show our guests more of the coast compared to other tours. Our team will share their local knowledge of the sea life and the sights you'll see along the way. This is a small group tour, we limit our 31-passenger boat to 20 people to create a semi-private intimate experience. Allowing us to give our guests the customer service attention they deserve. Our hands-on experienced guides will teach you the best snorkeling practices so you can make the most of your time in the water. Safety is the top priority, the team is lifeguard certified so you can have a worry-free experience.
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The East Waikiki Walking Tour

The East Waikiki Walking Tour

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Hawai'i Walks is a walking tour company that is historically literate, compelling, and sustainable. Our expert guides all possess advanced degrees and are experts in Hawaiian flora, fauna, and history. Most tours just scratch the surface of what it means to be in Hawai'i, while our guides cover geological and human history throughout the Pacific, present local social issues, and in-depth descriptions of the animals and plants that you encounter. We share this information through the lens of sustainability, discussing the various impacts of industry in Waikiki while providing customers with information they need to be better consumers while visiting the islands. If you're looking for an expansive background on the region you are visiting, join us on our nature and history tour today!
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1 Hour Private Luxury Classic Car Sightseeing City Tour Honolulu

1 Hour Private Luxury Classic Car Sightseeing City Tour Honolulu

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Most tours offer a bus or van full of people. In this awesome private 1-2 person tour you will ride in a 1 of a kind classic 1958 Morris Minor convertible. With stops at the Banyan Tree, The War Memorial, Kaimana Beach (possibly see a monk seal), Kapiʻolani Park, Amelia Earhart Lookout, and Kahala Lookout. You will learn history about each place along the way, along with history of Hawaiian Royalty and of Waikiki. Your guide will take pictures of you with your phone at each stop with or without the car upon request so that you can take the memories home with you. phone to speaker, translation available in most languages. We will be riding with the top down so please bring your hat, sunglasses, wear sunscreen etc. In the event of rain, we will put the top up and finish the tour. Pickup at any hotel or address in Waikiki, Ala Moana, or Kahala. No children under the age of 10 allowed on this tour per Hawaii State law Act 122 Please email or call for any questions
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