This is a great location close to the marina, but a long walk to waikiki, which we did a couple times. Doable and a nice walk, but it is long. There is no reason to specificially go to the center of waikiki because this location is perfect for surrounding restaurants and beach. The convenience store is right around the corner and came in handy more than we thought it would. We walked into a spotless, quaint living space with a nice view. Great way to start your vacation.