Guidebook for Kailua
Sightseeing
Large white sand beach, with calm waters, shallow, safe. With showers, off-shore islands to kayak or swim to, and shade to relax in make this a must-hang place.
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdLarge white sand beach, with calm waters, shallow, safe. With showers, off-shore islands to kayak or swim to, and shade to relax in make this a must-hang place.
Repeatedly voted one of the Top 10 beaches in the world. Featured on nearly every calendar of Hawaii. White sand, turquoise waters, the Twin 'Mokulua' Islands are gorgeous; kayak to the 'Mokes'.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
Repeatedly voted one of the Top 10 beaches in the world. Featured on nearly every calendar of Hawaii. White sand, turquoise waters, the Twin 'Mokulua' Islands are gorgeous; kayak to the 'Mokes'.
This is a beautiful Japanese Buddhist Temple just 15 minutes from Kailua. Very beautiful for photos, Nestled against the Ko'olau Mts. It has Koi Ponds where the children can feed the fish. Serene.
105 locals recommend
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyThis is a beautiful Japanese Buddhist Temple just 15 minutes from Kailua. Very beautiful for photos, Nestled against the Ko'olau Mts. It has Koi Ponds where the children can feed the fish. Serene.
Great views of the windward side of Oahu; also of historic importance.
168 locals recommend
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nuuanu Pali DriveGreat views of the windward side of Oahu; also of historic importance.
Shopping
Many boutiques, restaurants, health-food stores, and Farmers Markets. Great Hawaiian, Thai, Moroccan, Mexican, Vegetarian, Italian, and Hawaiian food. All within a small area.
78 locals recommend
Kailua
Many boutiques, restaurants, health-food stores, and Farmers Markets. Great Hawaiian, Thai, Moroccan, Mexican, Vegetarian, Italian, and Hawaiian food. All within a small area.
Food Scene
Highly rated by all of my guests who go there. Best breakfast in Kailua town; they even have gluten free options.
29 locals recommend
Crepes No Ka Oi
143 Hekili StHighly rated by all of my guests who go there. Best breakfast in Kailua town; they even have gluten free options.
Uahi Island Grill
33 Aulike StExcellent fresh fish dishes of all kinds.
Arts & Culture
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St