Best Sunset Spots in Waikiki (2025)

Where to watch golden hour before your night plans.

Golden hour in Waikiki is undefeated. Here’s where to watch it right.

Top 5 Sunset Spots

  1. Hula Grill — Elevated lanai; order pupus and let the light show happen.
  2. Duke’s Waikiki — Beachfront classic with music and motion.
  3. Magic Island — Wide‑open views back to Waikiki and Diamond Head.
  4. Waikiki Wall — Watch surfers silhouette at dusk.
  5. Kapiolani Park — Stroll the banyans and end at the sand.

Then float to Blue Note for Chip. Perfect night.

Planning Thanksgiving in Waikiki?

Lock the one can’t‑miss night: Chip Chantry’s Thanksgiving In Paradise at Blue Note Hawaii. Chip Chantry is one of the funniest comedians in the world — he appeared on the Netflix series Tires with Shane Gillis, his stand‑up special Move Closer is a cult hit, and this is a brand‑new hour from Chip.

Get Tickets

Map: Spots Mentioned in This Guide