There’s something special about gliding into a gentle roller under the Hawaiian sun and shadow of the Diamond Head crater, which is why Waikiki lands at the top of our list for family-friendly surf trips.Īdditional Surfline cams in or around Waikiki: With world-famous breaks like Waimea Bay, Pipeline and Sunset Beach firing from October through March, there’s no shortage of power to keep dad’s ego in check. And if you land in Waikiki in the winter months a trip across the island to the North Shore is a must. Up around Diamond Head there are a few more advanced breaks that work on the constant trade swells. Rent a longboard or take a lesson from one of the beach boys, folks have been learning to surf this well for well over a century now. The waves in the area are typically soft, fun and forgiving-perfect for kids trying to stand-up for the first time. Situated right on the sand in front of Queens and a handful of other playful surf spots, the Sheraton Waikiki, the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and the Moana Surfrider are all neighboring resorts that offer a healthy dose of classic South Shore nostalgia.Ĭlick here for the Waikiki Beach Cam, Surf Report & Forecast. One of the most historic is the Royal Hawaiian (also known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific). There is no shortage of beach-front hotels to stay in. Waikiki’s been developed with the express purpose of accommodating tourists, so pretty much anything you need is at your fingertips. Book a hotel shuttle service to and from the airport and you may not even need to rent a car.

Fly into Honolulu International Airport and you’re halfway to paradise. What better place to take the family for a surf trip than the birthplace of surfing? For a crew flying in from the mainland of the United States it’s about as easy a surf trip as there is.

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