The Waikikian - Waikiki, HI - Vintage Hotel - Unisex Tank TopWaikiki's legendary Waikikian opened in 1956 as a Polynesian themed escape on the shores of Oahu. Built during Hawaii's mid century tourism boom, it stood apart as an intimate retreat amid the growing high rise corridor. Some hotels defined a neighborhood, but the Waikikian captured a vanishing version of island hospitality before commercialization reshaped the coastline forever. Part of our Retro Hotel collection, featuring the iconic locations of