Magic Island Tours
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A sandy peninsula extending into Honolulu Harbor, Magic Island—more rarely referred to by its official name, Aina Moana—affords rare right-off-the-beach green space with a protected swimming lagoon across from the Ala Moana shopping center in downtown Honolulu. The park is popular for local family barbecues and picnics, and its open 30 acres (12 acres) are fronted by remarkable banyan trees and feature tall palms, picnic tables, and long grassy lawns.
The Basics
From Magic Island, you can see the green Koolau Mountains and the high rises of Honolulu in one direction, and great views of the resorts of Waikiki—from the Duke Kahanamoku lagoon all the way to Diamond Head Crater—in the other. The space is great for sunbathing, people-watching, and swimming, especially for kids and their parents, who appreciate the shallow, protected lagoon and the presence of a lifeguard. Many boat and helicopter tours float or fly over the scenic park, and some land-based tours by bike and Segway also visit.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Magic Island is a must-see for sunbathers and families.
- The area offers a free parking lot, but on weekends its 450 spaces fill up fast.
- There are three restroom and changing-room blocks staggered throughout the park.
- Petty thefts have occured here, so keep an eye on your belongings and don’t leave valuables in your car.
How to Get There
Magic Island is located off Ala Moana Boulevard, in the southeast corner of the larger Ala Moana Beach Park. The park is bordered to the east by the Ala Wai Canal and Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, a departure point for some ocean-based tours, and to the west by Ala Moana Beach Park and Kewalo Basin. The centrally located park is about halfway between downtown Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. Bus lines 20, 23, and 42 stop nearby.
When to Get There
Magic Island is great to visit any time between its opening hours of sunrise and sunset—for a morning jog, afternoon picnic and sunbathing session, or sunset barbecue. Due to the park’s location on the island, expect calmer seas in summer months. Each March, the space is consumed with carnival rides and food booths for the three-day Magic Island Carnival.
Magic Island on Memorial Day
Hawaii has a unique Memorial Day tradition: Each year, thousands gather to remember and memorialize all lost loved ones by floating illuminated lanterns in the sea between Magic Island and Ala Moana Beach Park.
Address: Magic Island, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 96815, USA
11 Tours and Activities to Experience Magic Island
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Open-Door Helicopter Tour over Oahu
Fly aboard an open-door helicopter over Oahu for unobstructed views of the island on this tour. Feel the high-flying wind in your hair and, with your camera out and ready to snap stunning photos, listen as your pilot narrates your flight over sights like Pearl Harbor, Honolulu Harbor, Hanauma Bay and the Halona Blowhole. This excursion includes a DVD of the flight and round-trip transportation from selected hotels.
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$295.00
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$295.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Private Historical Honolulu Bike Tour
Explore Honolulu on a half-day bike tour that provides an insider's look at the vibrant city's history, beaches, and sights. See street art in Kaka'ako park, taste fresh Hawaiian fruits in Chinatown, go up the Aloha Tower for the views, and discover the monuments around the Hawaii State Capitol, including the royal Iolani Palace. Your informative guide provides a bike and helmet, fascinating commentary throughout the leisurely tour.
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$109.00
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$109.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Guided Street Art Hoverboarding Tour of Kaka'ako, Magic Island, Ala Moana & More
Take control of an all-terrain self-balancing hoverboard and explore beyond Waikiki with a small group guided tour. See the giant murals of Kaka’ako created by some of the world’s best street artists in a yearly event. Enjoy effortlessly gliding around the many colorful street murals “officially” painted on the sides of buildings and warehouses with some hundreds of feet long and over two stories high! Cruise along the scenic waterfront park of Kakaako, the naturally beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, and Ala Wai Yacht Harbor for an unforgettable experience.
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$134.00
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Hawaii Wedding - Aloha Beach Wedding
Do you dream of a wedding ceremony at the beach? Let’s celebrate your destination wedding with us. Our ALOHA Hawaii Beach Wedding is one of the most popular destination wedding packages in Hawaii. It is simple, easy, stress-free and significantly less expensive than a traditional wedding, but still includes basic Hawaiian wedding needs such as location permission for public beach, minister, flower decoration, pickup service and wedding coordinator. Our wedding coordinators make it easy for couples to plan a perfect ceremony. This wedding package is ideal for Just the Two of Us, small family weddings or couples looking for romantic getaways and vow-renewals. Our Aloha Hawaii Beach Wedding is only available for groups with less than 10 people in attendance, including the bride and groom. *Product not available for Federal state holidays and Hawaii State Holidays. Will take place in one of these three locations: Magic Island, Waialae Beach Park or Kapiolani Park depending on availability.
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$495.00
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Oahu Sunset Run and Yoga Tour
Finish a fantastic day on Oahu with a 90-minute run or walk plus a yoga session during the sunset. Meet your guide in Waikiki and follow on a mostly flat terrain along the shoreline. Pass by a classic seascape of beaches, yachts and lagoons, then follow up with vinyasa flow to stretch your runner’s muscles while the sun goes down over the Pacific Ocean.
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$45.08
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Shaxi Waikiki Tour
Jump on board one of our fun and fabulous “open air” Shaxi’s, and see the Waikiki Beach area in a very unique way. Why take a cab or ride share in Hawaii when you can ride Aloha style on our Shaxi?! See the beach and all the sites as it was meant to be with the sea breeze flowing through your hair, on a fun filled tour experience. Our all electric Shaxi’s are both fun and environmentally conscious. Each Shaxi seats 5 people giving you a private or semi-private feeling. If you have a larger party, not a problem we can accommodate your group with multiple Shaxi’s. Your driver and local guide will help you get to know Waikiki, introducing you to secret spots and the Best Hawaiian Food, Drinks, Beaches and Sites that can only be offered in Hawaii.
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Shaxi Sunrise Tour
For our guests arriving from other countries or the US mainland, you may find yourself getting up earlier than you expected due to the time change. Our Shaxi Waikiki Sunrise Tour is breathtaking! The Shaxi Sunrise Tour offers you an opportunity to see some great sites before the beach becomes busy. You are welcome to bring your own coffee, or you can choose to stop along the way at one of our favorite local coffee shops to experience an amazing Hawaiian Kona coffee. Local Hawaiians love their pastries and bakeries, so part of the tour will include a stop a world famous Leonard's Bakery “Home of the Malasadas & Pao Doce”.
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Shaxi Sunset Tour
If you love stunning colors and warm water as the sun sets over the southern tip of Oahu, then the Shaxi Waikiki Sunset Tour is just for you! Similar to our regular Waikiki tour offered earlier in the day, sunset at the beach offers you an opportunity to see some great sites as the night life comes alive in Waikiki. You can stop and have a photo taken at any spot of your choice. A beautiful picture is worth a lifetime of memories!
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Shaxi Diamond Head Hiking and Waikiki Tour
Welcome to beautiful Waikiki! The Shaxi Diamond Head Hiking and Waikiki Tour is a unique tour only offered by Shaxi. It combines our normal Shaxi Waikiki Tour with an extended 1 hour stop along with a professional guided hike to the summit of the Diamond Head Crater. Enjoy getting to know all the endless and wonderful things to do in the Waikiki Beach area with a semi-private tour aboard our Shaxi! The "open air" Shaxi vehicles promises an experience of a lifetime!
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After Dinner Tour along the Famous Waikiki Beach Strip
Small-Group Evening Tour in Waikiki Beach with Hotel Pick Up! One of our most popular tours is our “After Dinner Waikiki Beach Tours”. Just after dark Waikiki comes alive, this tour gives you the perfect opportunity to sit back and just cruise the strip as you take in all the sights and sounds of this wonderful beach community. Along the way you have the chance to see many of the same sights you would see during the day tours, only now lit up with the ocean moonlight and the hustle and bustle of the restaurants, bars and nightlife. After a relaxing day at the beach if you looking for the perfect way to unwind you will see why the Shaxi After Dinner Tour is one of the most popular tours on the Island.
Shaxi Tours have brought back a piece of Hawaiian history from when Shaxi was on island in the early 1950’s. Shaxi will take you to many attractions here in Waikiki
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Hawaiian Style Scoot Coupe Rental for the Day
The Scoot Coupe is sleek, elegant, practical and just plain fun. Only a car license is required to rent a Scoot Coupe. It is the only two person moped in Hawaii. Passengers must be at least 7 years old.
Designed only for riding in Honolulu. The Scoot Coupe is great for riding around Diamond Head, up towards Manoa Falls, down into the Punchbowl Cemetery, Downtown Honolulu, Kaka'ako, Magic Island and Waikiki.
Equipped with bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your favorite music while turning heads at every corner. The rental includes helmets, a lock, a custom tour map and gas.
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$152.83
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$152.83
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