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By Judy Hedding, About.com

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Waikiki Beach Wave Pool

Big Surf in Tempe AZ

Waikiki Beach Wave Pool at Big Surf

©2006 Judy Hedding

Waikiki Beach is one of the big attractions at Big Surf. It's big--over 2 million gallons of water! Long before there were water slides, the wave pool was the place to be in the summer. There used to be a sandy beach a Waikiki Beach, but no more. Too many burned little feet, I suppose.

Big Surf claims that it had the first wave pool in America. The waves are, of course, what makes it fun. They get to about 5 feet high.

Big Surf Tip #2: Rafts are available to rent at Big Surf, but no outside rafts or tubes or water toys are allowed at Big Surf.

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