Annual Events on Oʻahu
Sony Open (January)
Be close to the Sony Open in Hawaii - PGA Tour with our Waikīkī vacation rentals!
Everyone loves Hawaiʻi, and those heading up the PGA are no different. It's why Oʻahu remains one of the stops on the annual Sony Open every January. Touted as the biggest charity golf tourney, the event brings more than 100 of the best-in-class golf pros to Wai‘alae Country Club.
Interested in being near the action? Captain Cook Resorts offers vacation rental accommodations in Waikīkī that are commuter-friendly and promise to save you on daily hotel/resort and parking fees, as many of our condo options include parking!
Check out condos in Waikīkī, which is only 10 minutes away by car and 20 minutes away via public transportation. Get driving directions here. Check out our full list of Waikīkī condos here, or call contact us by email or phone for more information.
On your way to the Sony Open? Be sure to check out our comprehensive list of transportation tips. And don't forget to travel light when you head out. Leave behind your backpacks, cameras (Thursday-Sunday) and bags. No opaque bags larger than 6"x6"x6" and no clear tote bags, plastic, vinyl, or other carry items larger than 12"x6"x12" will be allowed.
Honolulu Festival (March)
The Honolulu Festival, held each March, is a vibrant celebtration of Pacific Rim cultures. The festival brings together performers from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Australia, the US Mainland, and beyond for a 3-day celebration of local and international dance, music, and arts & crafts, culminating in a grand parade through Waikīkī and a showstopping fireworks display over Waikīkī Beach. Our Waikīkī vacation rentals will put you right in the heart of the action.
Aloha Festivals (September)
Aloha Festivals, an annual series of free cultural celebrations held every September, is Hawaiʻi's premier cultural showcase, preserving the unique traditions of the Islands and sharing the Aloha spirit with more than 100,000 attendees each year. This weeklong event includes the opening ceremony and presentation of the Aloha Festival Royal Court near Royal Hawaiian Center; the Floral Parade from Ala Moana, through Waikīkī, and ending in Kapiʻolani Park; and the Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa beachfront street festival, which transforms Kalākaua Avenue, Waikīkī's main drag, into the Islands' largest block party featuring performances from Hawaiʻi's top music artists and hula companies, as well as booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts, and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Check out condos in Waikīkī for a front-row seat to the action!
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (November-December)
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is held annually on the North Shore on the island of Oʻahu. One of the world's most prestigious surf competitions. The event series is part of the World Surf League World Championship Tour and concludes with the WSL final at ʻEhukai Beach Park (Banzai Pipeline). Together with Pipeline, Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park and Sunset Beach traditionally become the stage for some of the world's finest surfers and the picture-perfect rides. The North Shore is a 1-3.5 hour drive from Waikīkī, depending on traffic conditions, and whether you take the direct route through the center of Oʻahu or the scenic route along the island's beautiful east coast.
Honolulu Marathon (December)
The fourth-largest marathon in the US, the Honolulu Marathon attracts thousands of participants from around the world each December for a picturesque run through the heart of Honolulu. 26.2 miles in Paradise! Our Waikīkī vacation rentals offer a convenient home base for marathon runners!
