Been to Waikiki? Then you're familiar with the Waikiki Wall ("da Wall"). It was built in 1951 to form a shallow, waveless area for families and snorkelers. It's a premier sunset-viewing spot for tourists and locals alike. The wall creates playful waves favored by bodyboarders.
When the surf is small, I usually dump my surfboard and grab my bodyboard and surf "da Wall." Great memories! Here I am last summer heading to Teddy's Bigger Burgers on Kapahulu Ave for some grub after a fun day of bodyboarding.
It's also a premier (and free) location to view the weekly fireworks show from the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. Don't miss it if you're ever in Waikiki!