When people talk about Waikiki beach they are most likely describing this crowded stretch of sand. Activity here is absolutely bustling, with hardly enough room to swim leisurely let alone find a place in the sand for your beach towel. Waikiki does have it's charm, as there are a number of surf instructors and other useful services within arms reach here. If you are staying in Honolulu at least take a trip on over to this world famous strip of sand so you can return home and speak from experience as to how far downhill it has gone thanks to excessive tourism.