Prince Kuhio Beach is situated nearby to the Diamond Head landmark. It is also near to the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. The statue of Duke Kahanamoku can be found at the beach. There are plenty of activities you can perform at Kuhio Beach. You can participate in a surfing lesson if you wan to go surfing at the ocean. You can rent various types of boats such as catamaran and outrigger canoe from the rental center at the Kuhio Beach. If you want to enjoy the ocean breeze, you can stroll along the pedestrian promenade. When strolling along the pedestrian promenade, you can get a clear view of the Waikiki Beach. The water is quite shallow so it is safe for kids. After taking a walk at the promenade, you can go for a swim. The water at the end of the pedestrian promenade is protected.
Prince Kuhio Beach is equipped with various types of facilities including showers, picnic tables and restrooms. There are a few hotels near Prince Kuhio Beach including Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Prince Kuhio Beach is named after Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole is the youngest son of Kekaulike Kinoiki II. Prince Kuhio was born the 26th of March 1871. The mother of Prince Kuhio died a short while after his birth. After his mother died, Queen Kapiolani adopted them. Queen Kapiolani and King Kalakaua don’t have children. Hence, King Kalakaua bestowed the boy with a prince title.
The famous surfing sites, Queen’s and Canoes re located to the west of Prince Kuhio Beach. The surfing spot Queen’s is named after Queen Liliuokalani. Queen Liliuokalani used to have beach house there. There is also a pier at the inshore of the site. The Prince Kuhio Statue can be found at this site. Sean Browne sculpted the statue and the dedication ceremony is in 2002. Besides, you will find the Stones of Kapaemahu; also know as the wizard stones at the beach. Jan Michelle Sawyer created Duke Kahanamoku Statue. The dedication ceremony of Duke Kahanamoku Statue took place in 1990. Duke Kahanamoku invented surfing so he is regarded as the father of modern surfing. He is also an Olympic swimmer and canoeist. The Stones of Kapaemahu are representation of four men in the legend of Hawaii. The four legendary men represented in the Stones of Kapaemahu are Kapaemahu, Kahaloa, Kapuni and Kinohi.