ALOHA!
Watching the Friday night fireworks from Fort DeRussy Beach is one of the best watch spots in Waikiki!
I went to Fort DeRusy Beach to watch the fireworks, so I have pictures below!
The host of the fireworks is the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which is one beach over from Fort DeRussy Beach.
This means that by making the Fort DeRussy Beach your fireworks watch spot, you’ll be close enough that it feels like a pretty great view. Head to the end of the beach that’s closest to the Outrigger Reef hotel near the rock jetty.
You can sit on the beach to watch the fireworks, or there are people who sit on the rocks nearby. You’ll want to be facing the direction of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which will be to the right when you’re looking out at the ocean. Bring a towel, beach mat, or something to sit on the beach!
If you’re staying on the other side of Waikiki, you can take a bus to get closer to Fort DeRussy Beach… or walk!
More below with pictures and how to get there!
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Quick tips for watching the fireworks from Fort DeRussy Beach
Fireworks watch spot: Near Fort DeRussy Beach rock jetty right off the boardwalk
Location: Fort DeRussy boardwalk at the Outrigger Reef resort end (map)
Near the spot called “Waikiki fireworks watch” and “rocky jetty” on google maps
How to get there:
– Start at Hilton Hawaiian Village and walk the Fort DeRussy boardwalk to the end (map). 10 minute walk.
– Start at Kalia Rd and Saratoga Rd (map) near Ka La’i Waikiki Beach hotel. There’s a pedestrian walkway here that leads straight to the area of the beach you want to be. 3 minute walk.
– Start at Kalakaua Ave and Olohana St (map) near Luana Waikiki Hotel. Then walk through Ainahau Triangle and Fort DeRussy Beach Park to get to the boardwalk, and then continue on to get near the rock jetty. 12 minute walk.
Activities nearby: Fort DeRussy Beach Park and boardwalk, Atlantis Submarine, Rainbow Tower, Starlight Luau, Waikiki Beach Walk (shopping and dining)
Food nearby: Steak Shack (plate lunch), Tropical Tribe (acai bowl), Monkeypod Kitchen (poke tacos)
Confirm closing time before you go. It may be 7pm (Tropical Tribe) or 7:30pm (Steak Shack). Monkeypod Kitchen is a regular restaurant, open until late evening.
Hotels nearby: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort (right there!), Waikiki Shore by Outrigger (condo resort right there), Ka La’i Waikiki Beach (3 minute walk), Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk (4 minute walk)
👆 The Friday night fireworks from Hilton Hawaiian Village lights up the water!
👆 You might see heart-shaped fireworks!
👆 One way to get to the Fort DeRussy Beach fireworks spot is by walking through Fort DeRussy Beach Park.
👆 You can also get there by walking the path near the Waikiki Shore condo-style resort and Outrigger Reef hotel.
Note there are several Outrigger hotels in Waikiki, so make sure you go to the one called Outrigger Reef for Fort DeRussy Beach!
👆 Depending on the time of year, you might be able to catch the sunset as you are waiting for the fireworks to begin!
👆 You can find a spot to sit on the beach!
👆 Waiting for the fireworks to begin with the ocean out in front!
👆 Watching the fireworks from Fort DeRussy Beach!
Walking near Fort DeRussy Beach
Waikiki evening activities > Fireworks sunset catamaran sail | Beach walk | Hula show | Luau
More Waikiki ideas > Atlantis submarine from Hilton Hawaiian Village | Glass bottom boat tour
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