A surprising change will preserve and improve the saltwater swimming pool at the memorial inaugurated by Duke Kahanamoku.
25 thoughts on “Restoring Waikiki Natatorium at Sans Souci Beach”
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A surprising change will preserve and improve the saltwater swimming pool at the memorial inaugurated by Duke Kahanamoku.
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I lived oin O‘ahu for 12 years, and Kaimana Beach was by far our favorite hang out with fridays pot lucks. In my time, the city spent $11mil to restore… just the façade. I think they got scammed, because no maintenance was done after the renovation, and the thing fell into disarray again. It would be good to find a viable permanent solution/retoration. Mahalo
I was born and raised in Hawaii spent many happy days as a child swimming here with my sister and friends . This is an iconic landmark for a lot of us not to mention it was a World War Two memorial. We are losing to much of our history and the things that make us who we are. Hawaii is a special magical place that people come to expecting to see the history and magic of the islands and a slower pace of living please don’t tear down our heritage and our memories.
Aloha, Mikell…wonderful words! I couldn’t agree more!
John A.
After living on Oahu for three years, I have wondered why this beautiful piece of architecture remains in such disrepair. Thank you for sharing this information with the public. I strongly believe that restoring this structure would be the best plan. Perhaps if the money is the biggest hurdle in agreeing to a renovation, the city should charge a small entrance fee or get the local hotels to pitch in for advertisement rights?
cant they see how australia does it? everyone knows about bondi baths or even the “local” but private black point pool. i would think theyre similar enough? i think something unique will bring more people than tearing it down and maybe making it a beach…
This truly is a historic structure that needs to be preserved and utilized. Celebrate those of the past by not destroying it. Stop talking about it and start working on it. Perhaps an additional tax on surrounding park entrance to fund it. Please do something soon. Thank you. Julie
It seems like $90 million is much too high for such a project. Possibly $90 million might do much more on some other needy project. I have seen very few use this particular beach or swim there.
Hi Rich.
It is among the most popular and well-used beaches in Honolulu.
Aloha.
I hope they find the most cost effective way to restore ithe as it should be considered a State and cultural Monument. It is important to maintain all of Hawaii’so history.
I hope that it will be preserved, both as a Memorial and to prevent the erosion of Kaimana Beach. It is one of my favorite places in Hawai’i.
We have a history of neglecting older places of interest to the point where the powers that be believe it’s easier to tear them down and put in something else, typically something disposable in a few years. Too often we just tear it down and replacement never happens. The Natatorium is a fascinating spot and I agree, it hould be restored.
I heartily agree with your recommendation. Thank you for asking us to weigh in on the decision. I hope others will support the restoration of the Natatorium as well.