Guidebook for Kailua
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This beach is often voted one of the 10 Best Beaches in the World, and it is always featured in the annual Calendars that come out on Hawaii.
276 residents recomanen
Lanikai Beach
This beach is often voted one of the 10 Best Beaches in the World, and it is always featured in the annual Calendars that come out on Hawaii.
White Sand, long runs, kite surfing, kid friendly, kayak to Mokulua Islands.
19 residents recomanen
Kailua Beach
White Sand, long runs, kite surfing, kid friendly, kayak to Mokulua Islands.
Great educational experience for the entire family - can even swim with and pet the dolphins (for a price:).
131 residents recomanen
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyGreat educational experience for the entire family - can even swim with and pet the dolphins (for a price:).
The best snorkeling on Oahu - though near a suburbia kind of neighborhood.
531 residents recomanen
Badia de Hanauma
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayThe best snorkeling on Oahu - though near a suburbia kind of neighborhood.
Very healthy smoothies, owned by a friend of mine, Pablo, he has always been concerned with freshness and healthy boosts. Packed at times though.
54 residents recomanen
Lanikai Juice, Kailua
600 Kailua RdVery healthy smoothies, owned by a friend of mine, Pablo, he has always been concerned with freshness and healthy boosts. Packed at times though.
Owned by a friend, this is where you can rent Electric Bikes that get you where you want to go, with minimal effort. Some very cool one that go on sand too! Good people
Pedego Electric Bikes Kailua
319 Hahani StOwned by a friend, this is where you can rent Electric Bikes that get you where you want to go, with minimal effort. Some very cool one that go on sand too! Good people
Nice place for hiking and learning about many native species of trees/plants.
135 residents recomanen
Jardins Botànics de Hoomaluhia
45-680 Luluku RdNice place for hiking and learning about many native species of trees/plants.
Part of Kualoa Beach Park, a picturesque island that is the feature in a popular children's story for Oahu keiki.
18 residents recomanen
Mokoliʻi
Part of Kualoa Beach Park, a picturesque island that is the feature in a popular children's story for Oahu keiki.
Two verdant valleys where you can tour a small traditional Hawaiian House, see where several major motion pictures were filmed, ride horses, ATVs, or mountain bikes. Several package tours as well.
289 residents recomanen
Ranca Kualoa
49-560 Kamehameha HwyTwo verdant valleys where you can tour a small traditional Hawaiian House, see where several major motion pictures were filmed, ride horses, ATVs, or mountain bikes. Several package tours as well.
Great Yoga Classes in a beautiful studio, Many beginner level classes. Wellness center offers many alternative medicine options: Massage, Naturopath, Psychologists, Acupuncture & more
Mindful Matters Wellness & Yoga Center
407 Uluniu StGreat Yoga Classes in a beautiful studio, Many beginner level classes. Wellness center offers many alternative medicine options: Massage, Naturopath, Psychologists, Acupuncture & more
Japanese Temple/Gardens situated in fluted misty Ko'olau Mountains 15 minutes from our home. Its verdant grounds, history/culture are a must for photos that you will cherish - kid friendly
105 residents recomanen
Temple Byodo-In
47-200 Kahekili HwyJapanese Temple/Gardens situated in fluted misty Ko'olau Mountains 15 minutes from our home. Its verdant grounds, history/culture are a must for photos that you will cherish - kid friendly
Food Scene
A friend owns this restaurant and it is truly da kine! We say in Hawaii "so ono" (tasty), or "Broke da mouth!" (so good it makes your mouth water so hard it hurts :)
29 residents recomanen
Crepes No Ka Oi
143 Hekili StA friend owns this restaurant and it is truly da kine! We say in Hawaii "so ono" (tasty), or "Broke da mouth!" (so good it makes your mouth water so hard it hurts :)
This place is very good, but very popular with the Japanese tourists so be sure to get there early - especially on the weekend.
7 residents recomanen
Boot's & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
This place is very good, but very popular with the Japanese tourists so be sure to get there early - especially on the weekend.
Very nearby, this is very good Vietnamese food: healthy pho (soup), great barbecue, gluten free options. Very reasonable, dine in or out - we go there often. Good people.
14 residents recomanen
Saigon Noodle House
1020 Keolu DrVery nearby, this is very good Vietnamese food: healthy pho (soup), great barbecue, gluten free options. Very reasonable, dine in or out - we go there often. Good people.
Very nearby, great menu with Hawaiian style food and a great variety of other fare.
45 residents recomanen
The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrVery nearby, great menu with Hawaiian style food and a great variety of other fare.
Starbucks
539 Kailua RdWell, you know...its coffee the way you like it. And very close by.
Very nearby, an institution - their curly fries are great, excellent fresh fish sandwich, excellent burgers of all kinds. Good friendly people and lots of video for that soccer, football, or other.
33 residents recomanen
The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrVery nearby, an institution - their curly fries are great, excellent fresh fish sandwich, excellent burgers of all kinds. Good friendly people and lots of video for that soccer, football, or other.
Saeng's Thai Cuisine
315 Hahani StExcellent Thai cuisine, nice atmosphere and decor.
Sightseeing
A 700 acre paradise located beneath the majestic Ko'olau Mountain Range in Kahalu'u. tropical flowers, fruit & nut orchards, exotic palms. From 80 ft above sea level to 2,600 ft.
Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens
47-285 Pulama RdA 700 acre paradise located beneath the majestic Ko'olau Mountain Range in Kahalu'u. tropical flowers, fruit & nut orchards, exotic palms. From 80 ft above sea level to 2,600 ft.
Crowded, worth it if you like people watching; park at Honolulu Zoo. Also great for first time surfers - rent a board on beach by Duke Kahanamoku statue and hire a 'beach boy' (40+ y/o) to teach you.
218 residents recomanen
Waikiki Beach
Crowded, worth it if you like people watching; park at Honolulu Zoo. Also great for first time surfers - rent a board on beach by Duke Kahanamoku statue and hire a 'beach boy' (40+ y/o) to teach you.
Excellent hike w big views, on a clear day you can see Molokai and Maui. Paved path works for a steep bike ride as well. Great spot for whale watching from Nov-April. Also has a good beach park.
12 residents recomanen
Makapu'u Point
Excellent hike w big views, on a clear day you can see Molokai and Maui. Paved path works for a steep bike ride as well. Great spot for whale watching from Nov-April. Also has a good beach park.
Great view of the windward side and a good hiking trail. Historic point - this Pali (cliff) is where Kamehameha's forces drove off warriors from Maui to unify all the islands (Kauai excepted)
10 residents recomanen
Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside
Great view of the windward side and a good hiking trail. Historic point - this Pali (cliff) is where Kamehameha's forces drove off warriors from Maui to unify all the islands (Kauai excepted)
An excellent hula performance performed by dancers from around the Pacific Rim. Excellent cultural tours in the small villages from Samoa (funny!), Fiji, Marquesas, New Zealand, and more.
547 residents recomanen
Polylnesian cutlural center
An excellent hula performance performed by dancers from around the Pacific Rim. Excellent cultural tours in the small villages from Samoa (funny!), Fiji, Marquesas, New Zealand, and more.