Honolulu Waikiki. - Kahanamoku Beach Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii. This Beach Was Named In The Honor Of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Who Was A Gold Medal Olympic Swimmer And Credited With Introducing Surfing To The Outside World. Kahanamoku Beach Is Bounded By The Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor And The Hilton Hawaiian Village Catamaran Pier. A Shallow Offshore Reef Protects This Beach From The Big Waves, Making It A Great Swimming Area For Families With Children. . Photo