Located along Oahu’s southern shore is perhaps one of the most famous beach vacation destinations in the world: Waikiki. And while tourists in this 3.4-square-mile neighborhood typically outnumber local residents more than three to one, that couldn’t be further from the truth given the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused Hawaii’s tourism industry to all but shut down. 

In fact, Waikiki is as empty as we’ve ever seen it, as evidenced in this drone footage from Youtube user Just Be Out.

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Thanks to both a mandatory quarantine for all incoming airline passengers to Hawaii as well as a shutdown of all county beaches and parks, Waikiki is relatively empty in this drone video taken in late March 2020.

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If you’ve ever been to Waikiki Beach, you likely understand just how crowded it is on a regular basis. If not, this photo will suffice:

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But right now, in the midst of a global pandemic, Waikiki Beach looks pretty different. While there are still people hanging out on the shore and in the water, they look to be at least six feet apart — something we’ve rarely seen on the shores of Waikiki in the past.

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From the southern end of the beach near the Waikiki Natatorium, a World War II memorial carved into the coast…

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…to the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort and the Duke Kahanamoku lagoon at the northern end of Waikiki, this footage is truly remarkable.

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Whether you’re daydreaming of your next Hawaiian beach day or are in need of a break from the news, this stunning drone footage will not only show you Waikiki as rarely seen before but allow you to take a mental break and relax a little.

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Have you ever seen Waikiki Beach this empty before? Perhaps on a sunrise stroll? For a better glimpse into what Waikiki looks like on a regular basis, check out our previous article, “Here Are 14 Unforgettable Things You Will Only See In Waikiki.” 

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