Waikiki Trolley Blue Line: Oahu's Southern Coastline Tour

Ride the cliffs and beaches most visitors miss, then eat where locals do.

The Waikiki Trolley Blue Line is an open-air hop-on hop-off tour that departs from Waikiki and follows Oahu's Southern and Southeastern coastline through Kahala, Hawaii Kai, and along Kalanianaole Highway, with stops at Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and Sandy Beach Park. A live English-speaking guide narrates the route, and you choose which stops to explore. The trolley runs about 110 minutes round-trip and is wheelchair accessible; children from age 3 are welcome.

The Experience

The trolley leaves from Waikiki's Royal Hawaiian Avenue side and heads straight into the coastline. You're riding in an open-air car, so the wind and the view are part of the route itself — Kalanianaole Highway runs right along cliffs and ocean, and the guide points out what's below. The stops are marked: Diamond Head, Sandy Beach Park, Hanauma Bay, and a scenic photo stop where most people get off to stand at the edge. You don't have to ride the whole loop; hop off at any stop, spend as long as you want there, and catch the next trolley back.

The return leg brings you back to Waikiki, and that's where the "Local Grindz" part kicks in. The trolley stops near Rainbows Drive-In, where you can grab a Hawaiian plate lunch — the kind of food locals eat, not the tourist version. A few blocks over is Leonard's Bakery, famous for malasadas (Portuguese fried pastries), and the guide will tell you where to find it. These aren't formal stops on the itinerary; they're what you do when you get back, and they're the reason the Blue Line is called the Coastline & Local Grindz line.

The route can shift if weather or safety calls for it — the driver has that call. Infants ride free if they sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are fine. The trolley itself is wheelchair accessible, as are all the stops and surfaces you'll encounter. A professional guide rides the whole route and speaks English, so you're not navigating on your own or guessing what you're looking at.

What’s included

• Open-air trolley seating.
• live English-speaking guide for the entire route.
• hop-on hop-off access at all marked stops including Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and Sandy Beach Park.
• a scenic photo stop on Kalanianaole Highway.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by E Noa Tours

Is this one for you?Hop on and off along Oahu's dramatic Southern coastline—the trolley handles the driving while you control your pace at each stop.

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Top questions

What's the difference between Diamond Head and the other stops on the Blue Line?

Diamond Head is the volcanic crater landmark you see from Waikiki; the Blue Line passes it on the way out. Hanauma Bay is a protected marine sanctuary where you can snorkel if you hop off, and Sandy Beach Park is a wide beach known for strong waves and local surfers. The scenic photo stop is a pullout on Kalanianaole Highway where the cliffs and ocean spread out in front of you.

Can I get off the trolley and explore a stop, then catch a later one back?

Yes. The Blue Line is hop-on hop-off, so you can exit at any stop and rejoin the route on the next trolley that comes through. The guide will tell you the timing between runs so you know how long you have at each spot.

What does the guide do during the tour?

The live English-speaking guide narrates the route and explains what you're passing — the landmarks, the coastline, the history of the areas. They don't lead you off the trolley or into the attractions themselves; they're there to orient you to what you're seeing from the car.

Is this tour good for very young children?

Children from age 3 can ride. Infants under 3 can come too if they sit on an adult's lap. Strollers are allowed on the trolley, and the whole route is wheelchair accessible, so families with small kids or mobility needs can manage it without extra arrangements.

How long does the full Blue Line loop take?

The complete round-trip from Waikiki through the Southern and Southeastern coastline and back takes about 110 minutes. You can ride the whole loop or hop off at any stop and explore on your own time, then catch the next trolley.

Where do I board the trolley?

The Blue Line departs from the Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of the plaza in Waikiki. The trolley also stops on Kalakaua Avenue on the Waikiki Beach side if that's more convenient for you.