Duke Kahanamoku Statue

Located near the Honolulu Police Department’s station on Waikīkī Beach, the famous bronze Duke Kahanamoku Statue welcomes all to the Waikīkī surf spot where Duke surfed and served as one of the original Waikīkī Beach Boys. Locals and visitors honor Duke by placing lei on his outstretched arms. Visitors can also wave and send messages to loved ones through a video camera on the statue that broadcasts online.

Duke’s Waikiki

Named after Duke Kahanamoku, Duke’s restaurant at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach features an extensive collection of surfing memorabilia, including many original photos of Duke. Duke’s Waikiki sits on the original spot of the Outrigger Canoe Club and overlooks the spot where Duke rode his biggest wave – a 30-foot swell named Bluebird. Duke’s Waikiki offers live Hawaiian music nightly, fresh local seafood, refreshing tropical drinks, and an award-winning chocolatey ice cream Hula Pie dessert. Contact: www.dukeswaikiki.com or (808) 922-2268

Bishop Museum

One of Duke’s early surfboards, with his name across the bow, is preserved at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. The Bishop Museum’s archives also contain the largest collection of Duke Kahanamoku photographs in the world. Duke’s wife Nadine donated some of the images while she was still alive; the rest she bequeathed to the Museum in her will. Contact: www.bishopmuseum.org or (808) 847-3511

North Shore Surf and Culture Museum

The North Shore Surf and Culture Museum attracts locals, visitors and historians to its quaint, unassuming location in famous North Shore surf town, Hale‘iwa. The museum houses a collection of antique surfboards, including the first motorized surfboard, first snowboard and old, hollow wooden boards. Throughout the day, surf movies are shown that educate guests about surfing and the culture of the North Shore. Contact: (808) 637-8888