It was home to the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship until 1985. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in honor of Eddie Aikau started at Sunset Beach in 1984.
The Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship was held at Waikiki Beach until 1985. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational, honoring Eddie Aikau, began at Sunset Beach in 1984.