The first recorded history of Waikiki involved the chief of Oahu named Kalanikupule. In 1790 he hijacked a ship with the intent of attacking Kamehameha I. The famous battle of Nuuanu Pali began and Kalanikupule was defeated. Because the ship was hijacked at Diamond Head, the area became an important part of Waikiki history. As time passed, rulers brought many guests to Waikiki, parts were known as private beaches. In 1901 the famous hotel Moana was constructed and instantly became a sore spot for natives. The locals began to see their land change and with time, Waikiki was transformed from a swampland to a place of beauty. The area had been called unsanitary and dangerous due to the mosquitoes moving in. It was ruled that the swamp be replaced with a canal in order to drain it completely. The Ala Wai canal was constructed in 1921, hotels were being built and wealthy guests started flocking to the island.

Today, Waikiki is an exclusive hot spot for Oahu. Once Hawaii became a state of the union, hotels and resorts popped up like never before. The hotels and businesses clustered on the waterfront offer many cultural activities and the entertainment venues are endless. The shopping consists of tourists like tokens of Hawaii as well as top name brands boutiques.

There are places to dine that one can enjoy a burger or choose from the many ethnic foods. Along the main street of Waikiki tourists will see vendors offering different combinations of excruciations. Guests can take a cruise, snorkel. take surf lessons, go parasailing or even an air tour. For relaxation and experiencing one of the most famous beaches on the island, Waikiki beach is full of tourists and locals on a daily basis. It is no wonder that Waikiki was once a place Kamehameha the Great loved to explore.

There is a feeling of Hawaiian spirit rich in culture and history, something modern day cannot take away from this small city.
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