Statue of Duke Kahanamoku
Statue of Duke Kahanamoku
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia56,001 contributions
Mar 2020
One evening we visited the statue to commemorate the famous Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968), who was a famous Hawaiian surfer.
On the second floor of the first hotel in Hawaii, Moana Surfrider is some great memorabilia of Duke and the hotel offers a free historical tour of the hotel and lots of information about Duke.
On display are some of the original wooden surfboards.
On the second floor of the first hotel in Hawaii, Moana Surfrider is some great memorabilia of Duke and the hotel offers a free historical tour of the hotel and lots of information about Duke.
On display are some of the original wooden surfboards.
Written 21 March 2020
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ChefJHS
United States106 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
It’s a nice looking statue.
Fairly well kept up.
A local hotspot and gathering place for surfers and compatriots.
Not really much to do. It’s a statue, you hang around and talk to people and take pictures.
It’s great for what it is.
Fairly well kept up.
A local hotspot and gathering place for surfers and compatriots.
Not really much to do. It’s a statue, you hang around and talk to people and take pictures.
It’s great for what it is.
Written 7 March 2022
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Usia2014
Calgary, Canada1,812 contributions
Jan 2023
Most of the time there is a line by Duke’s statue of people waiting to take pictures with him. He was definitely a surfing legend in Hawaii. The statue is really nice and a landmark at Waikiki beach. The park, sandy beach and ocean behind him are very nice and scenic but busy. People leave their leis on this statue. It’s also nice to see it in the evening.
Written 30 April 2023
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GRZ
Chicago, IL11,708 contributions
Oct 2022
You may dislike Waikiki (I personally really liked it to my surprise) but there is a cool vibe around this area despite the concrete jungle, traffic, homeless (the last very sadly common in this particular area of Waikiki/Oahu) - it's the surfers in the background, the Diamond Head and of course this statue of Duke Kahanamoku - I am not a surfer, haven't surfed in my life but felt the magic in the place and really enjoyed the early morning stroll in the area with a cup of great coffee from the nearby cafes.
Something I would call "a must" while in Oahu - the "surfing vibe" and shaka are all Hawaiian but out of our 3 weeks on the 4 main islands we "felt it" the most in Oahu, in this spot, I guess it's maybe the spirit of the Duke in the air :)
TIP: if you wake up like us early due to the jetlag/time difference I encourage you to grab a coffee at Honolulu Coffee near by and come here, it's super cool to watch people getting ready with the sunrise to catch the waves... something very special!
Something I would call "a must" while in Oahu - the "surfing vibe" and shaka are all Hawaiian but out of our 3 weeks on the 4 main islands we "felt it" the most in Oahu, in this spot, I guess it's maybe the spirit of the Duke in the air :)
TIP: if you wake up like us early due to the jetlag/time difference I encourage you to grab a coffee at Honolulu Coffee near by and come here, it's super cool to watch people getting ready with the sunrise to catch the waves... something very special!
Written 11 November 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions
May 2024 • Family
This larger than life statue stands in the very central part of Waikiki beach and almost everyone takes a pic in front of it.
However, I am not sure they also read the plaque beneath to learn who's this outstanding man - fastest swimmer of his era, winner of several Olympic medals, father of surfing and atop of all a hero who saved lives in California. Big respect.
However, I am not sure they also read the plaque beneath to learn who's this outstanding man - fastest swimmer of his era, winner of several Olympic medals, father of surfing and atop of all a hero who saved lives in California. Big respect.
Written 11 June 2024
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BigMerk
Glasgow, UK2,709 contributions
Mar 2022
It’s a fairly small statue on Waikiki beach. It’s a meeting point for some tours and it’s a popular photo opportunity. It’s a nice outlook with Waikiki beach and the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. I am sure that it means a lot to surfers and locals.
Written 10 April 2022
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Lisa J
Plant City, FL960 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Well its a statue but, its who and where its at. Its Duke and if you dont know who he is you need to google or watch a documentary on him. What an amazing man. Sooo... Its great and the backdrop of the beach behind him is beautiful and a must see.
Written 18 March 2024
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cintuchi
Las Vegas, NV2,195 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
Awesome statue love the easy access just walking on the beach everyone wants to take pictures there positive environment.
Written 5 July 2019
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NanaMarose
3 contributions
Nov 2019
Read up about Duke Kahanamoku before stopping to see him. There was a lot of construction happening on the beach, but it didn't take away from the amazement of this memorial. With the beach behind him, you can feel the love of the islands. Read up on how to dispose of leis - please don't just throw them away.
Written 19 November 2019
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Alice S
Tempe, AZ72 contributions
July 2019 • Family
Duke Kahanamoku is covered with lei's and well worth seeing. He was quite the legend. We walked the sidewalk down the beach and it is the essence of Hawaii..palm trees, breezes, food...the works...Hawaii doesn't have the latest and greatest technology but they do have the best atmosphere.
Written 5 August 2019
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My friend I am travelling with smokes. Is it possible to smoke on balcony?
Written 25 January 2015
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