Kuhio Beach Project

Through tourism, Waikiki has developed into an ‘economic engine’ for the State of Hawaii. Revenue generated throughout this urban corridor constitutes 44% of the $11.4 billion originating from annual tourism. The modern beach in Waikiki is largely a product of past engineering efforts. The engineered beach in Waikiki was largely created by placement of natural sands from other inland sources around the state. Despite these efforts, today major segments of the beach have little to no sand at high tide and local resource managers are taking steps to carry out beach nourishment.