GPS Guided Walking Tour
Turn by turn directions & historical stories-
30 Minutes*
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About 2.5 Miles
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Customize Tour
Easy Redemption Process
Free & Fun Extras
Local Tour Guide
Malia hosts this tour.
Fun GPS-Guided Ala Moana and Magic Island Honolulu Bike Tour
This Honolulu bike tour takes you through Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island just outside of Waikiki. We share all kinds of stories about the ocean and itʻs role in Hawaiian life. You will also get a mix of Military and Entertainment history with plenty of great photo opportunities. Bring your bathing suit and a towel because there are two calm areas to swim and relax on the beach. The park is directly across from the Ala Moana Shopping Mall for you to explore before or after the tour.
- Ala Moana Beach Park: We begin at the entrance to Ala Moana Beach Park at the Biki Bike rental station.
- Swimming Options: There are two calm swimming areas with shallow slopes and sandy beaches in the park.
- Shopping Options: Located directly across from the Worldʻs largest open air mall at Ala Moana.
- Food Options: Beach stands and bars, variety of sit down dining options, local barbecue and the Mall.
- Historical Options: Stories about fishing and sailing, surfing, lifesavers, Military and entertainment history.
Easy Honolulu Bike Tour through Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
There is so much history in Waikiki and the surrounding areas. This Honolulu bike tour starts at the Diamond Head entrance to Ala Moana Beach Park. You will ride all the way along the outskirts around the beach and back to where we started.
There is a Biki Bike Station where we begin this tour so it is easy and convenient. Part 2 of the Waikiki Walking Tour also stops here, so it makes a great addition to that excursion. The beach park has several lifeguard towers and calm waters off a gentle sandy slope.
Hear stories from a real local guide as you enjoy this Honolulu bike tour and spin through the park. It is built on the worldwide VoiceMap travel and walking tour app, which is free to download and easy to use.
Learn About the Ocean on this Honolulu Swim and Bike Tour
Since we ride along the ocean for most of the trip, itʻs only right we share some stories about it. On this tour you will learn about traditional fishing and sailing techniques, and maybe even see them in action. We also share stories about legendary surfers and lifesavers throughout Hawaiiʻs history. Youʻll learn a little more about the islands during World War II and some famous television shows filmed here.
This GPS Guided Honolulu Bike Tour begins at the Diamond Head entrance to Ala Moana Beach Park. There is a Biki Bike rental station where we start.
The route is about 2.5 miles and takes about half an hours to complete, but there are various options along the path for you to customize the experience.
Ride by the Waikiki Yacht Club and hear the story what happened to the area during World War II, itʻs members and how they brought back the club.
You will also hear a little bit about a classic television show that featured this area in the opening shot. This one is for the Gilligans Island fans.
Learn more information about the Ala Wai Canal and Boat Harbor. You will recognize the area from several famous television shows.
As we ride along the boat harbor you will learn about traditional fishing and sailing techniques in Hawaii. Moana fans will especially love this part.
Along our ride through Ala Moana Beach Park there are several great photo opportunities. Perhaps none more iconic than the view of Diamond Head.
You will also see Waikiki and this is a great area to watch the sunrise for you early risers or those still on East Coast time. Sit and relax then continue your ride.
Make sure to bring your bathing suit, a towel, and some sunscreen. There are several great swimming opportunities at Ala Moana and Magic Island.
The Magic Island Lagoon is a calm, protected area and the lifeguard tower is staffed during peak times. There is a gradual sandy slope great for all abilities.
See where legends like Olympic Gold Medalist and World Surf League World Champion Carissa Moore learned how to surf and learn more about other local pros.
You might get some great pitures of surfers and boady boarders, especially during the Summer time. Weʻll also share stories about Hawaii lifesavers.
Originally slated to be a resort, there were preparations made for a boat harbor in the park. Instead, there is a great calm swim area with a softly sloping beach.
There are several lifeguard towers along the beach and the water is typically flat and warm. Several public restrooms and beach showers are available.
We ride up to the Kewalo end of Ala Moana Beach Park. If you have charter or fishing boat leaving from here you can finish the tour afterwards.
While we ride weʻll share a bit of the areas Military history. Kewalo Basin is also where you can find the statue of Mother Mary Anne Cope of Kalaupapa.
For those who want to do some shopping, watch a movie, or get some food you can pause the tour, head to Ward Center and resume when you finish.
We share a little bit about the areas history and Hawaiian Royalty whoʻs trust still owns the land today as we ride back towards where the tour began.
As we finish up the tour we will share some information about the Ala Moana Shopping Mall located directly across the street from the beach park.
This tour is perfect before or after visiting the ʻWorldʻs Largest Open Air Shopping Mall.” We finish and end at a stop from Part 2 of the Waikiki Walking Tour.
More from AT.Hi like this GPS-Guided Honolulu Bike Tour
Looking to have even more fun? Here are some similar tours that you might enjoy. Since this Honolulu bike tour is located right outside of Waikiki it makes a great combination to either walking tour. You can easily pickup the route from Part 2 : Military and Entertainment History and you can rent a bicycle right where we begin this route making it easy and convenient.
Suggested Routing and Itinerary
The GPS Guided Honolulu Bike Tour by Audio Tour Hawaii is about 2.5 miles long and takes approximately half an hour for the full route.
- This tour includes information about the beach park and area nearby.
- Learn about traditional fishing and sailing practices in the islands as you ride by the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor at the entrance of Ala Moana Beach Park.
- Great View of Diamond Head and the Waianae Mountain range as well as several Honolulu neighborhoods.
- Hear stories of local watermen, women, and lifesavers as you ride past the lifeguard stands.
- Feel free to take a dip or go shopping before, during, or after the tour.
- Stay on sidewalks in the park where it is okay to ride bicycles. The route is also accessible to motorized mobility devices.
While you donʻt need a half day to complete this route, you can take a dip, stop and shop, or add other activities to your walking tour app experience.
- There are a few beach shacks that offer delicious food and drinks within Ala Moana Beach Park.
- Take the opportunity to cool off with a swim in calm flat waters protected by lifeguards.
- Visit Ala Moana Shopping Center during the tour.
- Easy transportation options to get to and from the tour.
- Great combination with the Waikiki Walking Tour Part 2: Military and Entertainment History.
You can easily plan this walking tour app and excursion around sunset or sunrise. The tour ends where it began and takes about 30 minutes to complete but take your time and enjoy the Beach Park.
- Decide if you will take a swim or go shopping before, after, or during your tour.
- If you are planning around a sunset and donʻt want to walk too much at night, you can catch a bus, trolley or taxi back to your hotel.
- This is a perfect tour to begin just before sunrise or sunset. It only takes a few minutes from the beginning to get to the best photo spots.
Are you looking to learn as much about Hawaii as possible while you get a work out? AT.Hi is here to help! Add Part 2 of the Waikiki Walking Tour, bring your bathing suit and burn some calories while you learn and explore.
- The Waikiki Walking Tour is 3.5 Miles long and begins at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki.
- Take a quick bike ride around Ala Moana Beach Park and even explore the nearby neighborhoods like Kewalo Basin or the famous Kakaako district.
- There are several great places to take a dip and Ala Moana Beach Park is the perfect place to get a long distance swim in calm shower waters.
Want to know what was here before all of this? Part 1 of the Waikiki Walking Tour starts on the Kapiolani and Diamond Head Side of Waikiki and focuses on the Hawaiian Royalty that called that area home.
While Part 2: Military and Entertainment History focuses on the Fort DeRussy side of town and stops at the entrance to Ala Moana Beach Park, right where this tour begins.
When you add that to this Honolulu bike tour that is 10 miles, full of history, stories and fun. Plus there are FREE quizzes and scavenger hunts for every route. Not to mention, a discount on the Complete Waikiki Tour Packages.
Not Just for Visitors
New to the Community? Represent a school group or local organization? Even tour companies looking for a way to save money on employee training will love the AT.Hi experience. We offer Kamaaina Pricing and free, fun retention quizzes for all our tours. Why should visitors get to have all the fun?
