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Hours

Waikiki Beach Hours

Waikiki BeachesHours
Hours of Operation24 x 7 daily
Opening TimeAlways open
Closing TimeNever closes
Kuhio Beach Park Hours of Operation05:00 am to midnight
Duke Kahanamoku Beach Park Hours05:00 am to 2:00 am
Kapiolani Park Hours05:00 am to midnight
Waikiki Beach hours at a glance

While Waikiki Beach is open 24 hours a day, like most Hawaii beaches, certain parts including beach parks close during the night for safety considerations, and to discourage loitering and disturbances at night.

If you plan to visit Waikiki Beach late night for a stroll along the beach or a jog, make sure you keep moving!

You may be ticketed by overzealous cops if they think you are loitering or planning to camp on the beach for the night.

Kuhio Beach Park, the central part of Waikiki Beach, is open from 5:00 am to midnight.

Duke Kahanamoku Beach Park is open from 5:00 am to 2:00 am.

Kapiolani Park is closed from 12:00 am to 5:00 am.

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Waikiki Beach Hours Today

While currently the above Waikiki Beach hours of operation are valid, please check the official park closure hours since these hours are subject to change at short notice.

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