Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
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4.6 (5,052)Welcoming Waikiki with open arms, this bronze monument honors Hawaii’s Olympic champion and father of modern surfing.
Description
Set along Kalākaua Avenue, the nine-foot bronze figure stands with his back facing the ocean, fronting Waikiki’s most recognizable stretch of sand. The monument is often adorned with traditional leis draped around his shoulders, marking a legacy that went well beyond the waves to include serving as a five-time Olympic medalist, Sheriff of Honolulu, and Hawaii's official Ambassador of Aloha.
