Sunset On the Beach

This is a great event for locals and travelers alike. It is fun to kick back on the beach and catch a film. Saw the Elvis movie Blue Hawaii last weekend and headed out tonight to see what is showing. I’m not sure why, but the website for this event doesn’t have anything listed, yet movies are being played. Anyone know where the accurate list is located for the shows?

i just loved this the last two times i was in waikiki.
what’s better than a warm summer evening, on the beach, sand in your shorts, watching a movie with a few hundred other people? nuttin better.
lots of fun and it’s free!

If you’re not busy on a Saturday or Sunday night … if you’re looking to go on a budget-​friendly date … or if you’re thinking of something to do with friends then Sunset on the Beach is for you.
You’ve probably seen them setting up the big screen on Waikiki Beach, and if you’ve never gone then shame on you! Nah, just kidding. But seriously, it makes for a great time.
During the summer, the movie’s start before the sun sets, and it’s so beautiful to see the sun setting as you’re watching a movie.
The movie’s are family-​friendly, and they have film festivals here, as well. I recommend going earlier because parking can get nuts. Or if you want, park at a friend’s place and bus it here.
There’s music playing before the movie, and it’s such a beautiful thing. Make sure to bring something to sit on unless you want sand all up in your stuff. I’d say to bring food and drinks. I love eating while watching movies.

Where else can this happen? Not Vegas, not home (San Francisco), and certainly not anywhere in the East Coast or Midwest on the last Saturday in January. Because it was Pro Bowl week, there were more tourists on this balmy evening as football fans covered the beach with lawn chairs and beach towels. Arriving late, we sat on the rock wall, catching the second half of the movie. It is interesting to hear the crashing waves during the quiet scenes of the movie. There were romantic couples, young groups of locals (teens and early 20’s), young families, and older couples enjoying the sights and sounds here. The only drawback was that there were some homeless sleeping in our area, but there were several police officers present to ensure crowd safety; guess it’s a sign of the times. What better movie to watch tht «Blindside» on Pro Bowl weekend, in 65 degree weather wearing shorts and a t-​shirt.

Sunset on the Beach! What a perfect way to start a vacation in Hawaii! A live band plays before the movie, you get to see the sun set right before the movie, concession stands for poi mochi, shrimp plates, etc. On this particular night they had games pertaining to the Pro Bowl, live band and the NFL cheerleaders. The added bonus was you can see the fireworks on the other side of the beach thanks to the Friday fireworks show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the feature presentation of Blindside.
Come early for the limited seating or check with your hotel to see if they lend out beach chairs. You’re quite welcome to set up your beach towel on the sand, but about 20 mins into the movie your @$$ will be on hurt status!

Sunset on the Beach… what is not to love? Seriously? The absolute best idea ever!
When I moved to Honolulu and saw this huge screen that they had on the beach I was totally blown away by the idea, not like it’s rocket science but it was just something I had never thought of.
I do have to admit that it can be a mission to get there, especially if you do not live right in Waikiki but it is worth it.
Watching a movie, on the big screen in a tropical climate with the waves crashing in the background is something everyone should experience at some point in their life.
Great night out with friends, family or your significant other… A must do!

If you live in Hawai’i you might as well enjoy the benefits of being here. What’s better than spending an afternoon on the beach with a cooler full of cold drinks, some poke, some snacks, and taking a swim. Follow that with a dope sunset and a free movie! An ideal date night indeed!

Sunset on the beach is one of the BEST ideas the city has ever come up with. It officially started in 2001, I believe, and that’s what the mayor said last night. I remember going every week with my friends then. Then it was cut down to once a month and went all over the island.
Last night was the first time I’ve gone to sunset on the beach since that first summer and I enjoyed it just as much. We potlucked it and brought blankets and drinks down to the beach. My friends and I went to watch the Hawaii International Film Festival showing of, One Voice. A documentary that followed the song contest directors as they prepared with their classes for the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest.
Sunset on the Beach is great because it allows tourists and locals alike to come down to Waikiki beach to relax and enjoy a movie, whether it’s a HIFF film, or an older film that’s not in theaters anymore. This concept gives people the opportunity to head down to the beach, eat some food, and enjoy a movie with their friends and family. They also have a few food booths there, parking is easy to find, you can park along kalakaua and Kapiolani park, at the zoo, or the Kapiolani park parking lot. After the movie, you can walk around waikiki or just head home early.
It was a beautiful Hawaiian night, the sun had just set, and the sounds of the waves crashing on the beach was just wonderful. What better place to enjoy a free movie on the beach than in Hawai’i?
I truly hope the city continues this wonderful event.

I’ve been going to these venue’s offered by the City & County of Honolulu for the past 4 years now, and have never had any problems. I always take the family and the beach chairs… and just cruz until the movie starts. Show starts at dusk (7pm usually), so you might want to get there early, because parking is a bitch. Great place to take a date. There’s food and live local entertainment before the show starts. Starbuck’s is at the corner and Teddy’s is there too.
Movie’s I’ve seen include:
1. The Da Vinci Code
2. Happy Feet
4 star’s, because there’s always room for improvement.

I love movies on the beach. I go every time i’m visiting Waikiki. You get to sit on the beach & watch the sunset then see a FREE movie & usually a pretty good movie. There is also food booths & live entertainment set up by the movie. I’m bummed because I noticed nothing scheduled for August or September 2010 while i will be there. What happened? Did they run out of funding?

Seriously? This exists!!! Free 2^nd run movie at sunset on the beach… nothing compares.

talk about a cheap date! j/​k. this is the perfect event and place to go on a date, with a group of friends, family, strangers, beach bums. nothing beats a free movie on the big screen. and so blessed to witness the beautiful «aww» of the waikiki sunset, no sweater needed a/​c theater temperatures, bring your own comfy lawn chair, soothing sounds of the ocean if you do get bored of the show, and tasty local food steps away (or pack your own picnic basket and hurricane popcorn).
not to mention an awesome event with celebrity sightings for the ‘Lost’ première. love hawaii !

Free movie on Waikiki Beach with food tents nearby??? YES!!! That’s for me. Man I’m going to miss these things when I move for school. Tonight they showed «Night at the Museum.» Man, funny stuff. It gets packed early, & a beach chair definitely would have made things more comfortable. A nice breezy night, BALE for sale with spring rolls or a banana lumpia for $ 1, you can’t go wrong. It’s good old fashioned family fun.

Sunset on the Beach is located at Queen’s Surf which is near the zoo. It is a free movie shown on a large screen. Food and music before the show is available. Check the website for the movie schedule.