Waikiki Shell, Honolulu

Name: Waikiki Shell
Address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, 96814-2166, United States
Telephone: +1 808-768-5252

#66 among attractions in Honolulu

Music venue, Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater, More...

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The Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell is a venue for outdoor concerts and other large gatherings in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii. Built in 1956, the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell seats 2,400 persons and the lawn area has capacity for an additional 6,000 persons. It is under the management of the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. It has been compared to the Hollywood Bowl. ()

Opened: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 21°16'6"N, 157°49'8"W

Address

777 Ward AveDiamond Head - Kapahulu - St. LouisHonolulu 96814-2166 United States

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+1 808-768-5252

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Waikiki Shell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Diamond Head, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo, International Market Place.

0.7 miSE
Dormant volcano and iconic landmark
Diamond Head, Honolulu
19 min walk • Diamond Head, known in Hawaiian as Lēʻahi, is an iconic volcanic cone located on the island of Oahu, within the city limits of Honolulu, United States. This distinctive geological feature and landmark is a defining part of the Honolulu skyline and offers panoramic...
~1350 ftSW
Aquatic life of Hawaii explored
Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu
7 min walk • Nestled by the azure waters of the Pacific, the Waikiki Aquarium offers a glimpse into the vibrant marine life that flourishes around the Hawaiian Islands. This aquatic sanctuary, situated in the heart of Honolulu, is a must-visit for tourists seeking to explore the...
~950 ftN
900+ animals over 42 lush acres
Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu
5 min walk • The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
International Market Place, Honolulu
22 min walk • International Market Place is an open-air shopping center located in Waikīkī on the island of O‘ahu. It first opened in 1956 as a commercial, retail and entertainment center.
~70 ftS
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Kapiolani Park, Honolulu
1 min walk • Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park is the largest and second-oldest public park in Hawaii, located in Honolulu on the east end of Waikiki just beyond Kuhio Beach Park and the Waikiki residential neighborhood.
0.5 miNW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church, Honolulu
12 min walk • Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawai‘i in the United States. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop; it is staffed by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii, Honolulu
32 min walk • The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaiʻi is housed inside Battery Randolph, a former coastal artillery battery, located at Fort DeRussy Military Reservation. The battery was transformed into a museum in 1976.
1 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Diamond Head Lighthouse, Honolulu
27 min walk • Diamond Head Lighthouse is a United States Coast Guard facility located on Diamond Head in Honolulu, on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Military museum, Park
Fort DeRussy Beach Park, Honolulu
32 min walk • Fort DeRussy is a United States military reservation in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii, under the jurisdiction of the United States Army. Unfenced and largely open to public traffic, the installation consists mainly of landscaped greenspace. The former Battery Randolph now houses the U.S.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Shopping centre
Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu
25 min walk • Royal Hawaiian Center is an outdoor shopping center in the shopping district of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Oahu, in the US state of Hawaii. As of 2017, Royal Hawaiian Center had the fifth highest sales per square foot in the US.
~1690 ftSW
Memorial, Beach, Outdoor activities
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, Honolulu
9 min walk • The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is a war memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, built in the form of an ocean water public swimming pool. The natatorium was built as living memorial dedicated to "the men and women who served during the great war".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waikiki Shell?

Nearby attractions include Kapiolani Park, Honolulu (1 min walk), Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu (5 min walk), Beach Sunset Yoga Hawaii - Oahu - Maui, Honolulu (6 min walk), Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu (7 min walk).

How to get to Waikiki Shell by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waikiki Shell:

Bus

Monsarrat Avenue + Kapiolani Park • Lines: 2, 23, 24, 2L, 42, 8, 98A, E, W3 (3 min walk)
Monsarrat Avenue + Kalakaua Avenue • Lines: 42, 98A, E, W1, W2 (5 min walk)