Waikiki
Saturday was another beautiful sunny day, so I walked a couple of miles to Waikiki. I don’t visit Waikiki too often, but every now and then it’s fun to explore. Waikiki has changed so much through the years, and that change is forever in constant motion.
There was a time when a handful of hotels surrounded many little shops, several theaters, a smorgasbord of dining experiences, and a number of nightclubs. Now each hotel corporation has their own handful of hotels scattered about. Most of the little shops have been replaced by designer name boutiques, ABC stores occupy every other corner, and all the movie theaters have long since been closed. One can still find a nice restaurant or enjoy the nightlife of a club, although there doesn’t seem to be as many as there once was.
But this is not a sad post about a time and place long forgotten. Like I said, Waikiki is always in the process of change. The makeover will continue with the hope that it will entice vacationers into Waikiki. No matter what the face of Waikiki looks like, the main draw will surely remain the surf, sand, and sun. For me, the best thing about Waikiki has never been the structures, shops, or the beach, but rather all the people that gather there. It’s still a great place to just roam about and people-watch, while playing tourist for a few hours.