Waikiki is an incredibly fun place, but one complaint that I've often heard is that it lacks 'authenticity'. I don't agree, because while it is indeed touristic, commericial, and manicured - Waikiki is perfectly authentic as a post 20th century urban & tropical mid-high-end tourist beach destination. There is no place more authentic than Waikiki in that regard!
Kaimuki Neighborhood - Waikiki's Hip Neighbor
Kaimuki Neighborhood - Waikiki's Hip Neighbor
Kaimuki Neighborhood - Waikiki's Hip Neighbor
Waikiki is an incredibly fun place, but one complaint that I've often heard is that it lacks 'authenticity'. I don't agree, because while it is indeed touristic, commericial, and manicured - Waikiki is perfectly authentic as a post 20th century urban & tropical mid-high-end tourist beach destination. There is no place more authentic than Waikiki in that regard!