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Ala Wai Canal
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Ala Wai Canal

Length4.5 mi
Elev. Gain9.8 ft
Est. Steps10000
Created by nat Photo

Ala Wai Canal Introduction

Ala Wai Canal is a 4.6 mile (10,000-step) route located near Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 9.8 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Ala Wai Canal

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Ala Wai Canal

Water
The Ala Wai Canal is an artificial waterway in Honolulu, Hawaii which serves as the northern boundary of the tourist district of Waikiki. It was created in 1928 to drain the rice paddies and swamps which would eventually become Waikiki. It also serves as a primary drainage corridor for the rivers and streams that run through central and east Honolulu.

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel

Tourist Attraction
The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel is a large resort hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.The hotel is located on the site of ʻĀinahau, the royal estate of Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The estate was demolished in the 1930s by the owners of the Moana Hotel, located across Kalakaua Avenue.

Moana Hotel

Tourist Attraction
The Moana Hotel is a historic hotel building in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 2365 Kalākaua Avenue in the Waikiki neighborhood. Built in the late 19th century as the first hotel in Waikiki, the Moana opened in 1901. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is currently part of the resort complex known as Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa and is a franchise of Westin Hotels & Resorts.

Blue Note Hawaii

Place
Blue Note Hawaii is a jazz club in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a part of the Blue Note chain. It opened on January 14, 2016, with Kenny G and Jake Shimabukuro performing for several days. It features live jazz and blues music and also popular Hawaiian musical artists. It is located in the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.

Marco Polo condo fire

Place
The Marco Polo condo fire was a high-rise fire that occurred at 2:17pm on July 14, 2017 in the 36-story Marco Polo condominium building at 2333 Kapiolani Boulevard in the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. 4 people were killed, and 13 others (including 1 firefighter) were injured. Over 200 units were damaged or destroyed giving the destruction of the building at more than $100 million.

Waikiki Biltmore Hotel

Place
The Waikiki Biltmore Hotel was a resort hotel on Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, that operated from 1955 to 1974. The Biltmore was the first high-rise hotel on Waikiki but operated for only 19 years and was demolished and replaced with the Hyatt Regency.

Spam Jam

Place
SPAM Jam (formerly known as Cedar River days) is a yearly festival of the popular meat product Spam. It is held in Austin, Minnesota, where Hormel food company produces the meat.The festival spans from July 1 to 7 and includes fireworks, parades, games, a carnival, and of course, the mysterious meat itself.

ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Place
The ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is a resort hotel located in Honolulu, Hawai'i on Waikīkī Beach. The 'Alohilani opened in 2018, having 839 guest rooms and suites, an infinity pool, a 280,000 gallon, 3-story high oceanarium and two restaurants by "Iron Chef" Masaharu Morimoto.

ʻIolani School

School
ʻIolani School, located at 563 Kamoku Street in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, is a private coeducational college preparatory school serving over 2,020 students with a boarding program for grades 9 - 12 as well as a summer boarding program for middle school grades. Founded in 1863 by Father William R. Scott, it was the principal school of the former Anglican Church of Hawaiʻi.

ʻĀinahau

Place
ʻĀinahau was the royal estate of Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.

Comments

Jon Byer
2024/05/21
Beautiful views, easy terrain. Walk and jogged just under 3 miles.
Arv
2024/06/29
PacerPal
2024/07/06
daniel
2024/12/21
Cecile
2025/02/06
Fantastic place to admire the beautiful sunset!
Cecile
2025/02/26
Alamak!
2025/05/25
bshikata
2025/06/18
Katie
2025/07/28
Jon Byer
2025/09/21
Last updated: Mar 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

4.5 mi

Elev. Gain

9.8 ft

Est. Steps

10000
Created by
nat Photo
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