Kailua

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach featuring landscape views, swimming and a beach
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Kailua Beach showing swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
Kailua Beach featuring tropical scenes and a beach as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Where to stay in Kailua

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Lanikai

While Lanikai isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

While Kalama Tract might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach.

Kalama Tract
Lanikai pillbox hike #takeahike

Enchanted Lake

When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Enchanted Lake
This is an ube ice cream cookie sandwich, and yes, that purple is completely natural in color. Ube originated in the Philippines and is a form of purple sweet potato. Chadlou's uses Dave's Ice Cream (a local company based in Waimanalo with several locations over the island of O'ahu). You can select whichever type of cookie you'd like from what they have available

Coconut Grove

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
Amazing!

Maunawili

Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Maunawili
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Keolu Hills

Keolu Hills might not have many top sights, but Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Keolu Hills
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,091 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P10,091
P15,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,179 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the views are incredible!"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P9,508 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P9,508
P14,830 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,330 reviews)
"the place was convenient and right across from public beaches. rooms were small and beds even smaller. continental breakfast was expensive and limited"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P13,228 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P13,228
P19,086 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,046 reviews)
"Fabulous!"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,550 reviews)
"Great place great staff"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston Waikiki Sunset
4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,900 reviews)
"Proximity to beach"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Luana Waikiki by Tropical Escapes Realty
Luana Waikiki by Tropical Escapes Realty
4 out of 5
2045 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
"great experience"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Luana Waikiki by Tropical Escapes Realty
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkeling spots while in the area.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach showing kayaking or canoeing, island images and landscape views

Kailua Beach

With just-right waves and refreshing breezes, this is one of the best beaches on O’ahu to learn how to windsurf or kitesurf.

Kailua Beach
Kailua Bay Beach

Kailua Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua Bay Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kailua Bay Beach
Beach

Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Beach
Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Kailua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Kalama Beach Park

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Visit the area's temples or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

Things to do

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

P4,703
per adult
Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental
Self-Guided Kayak Tour

Self-Guided Kayak Tour

P6,115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Kayak Tour
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

P1,520
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

P15,292
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

P5,343
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour

2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour

P11,090
per adult
2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour
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Honolulu

Honolulu

Makapuu Beach Park which includes flowers, general coastal views and landscape views

Waimanalo