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What to do in Kailua
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa Campus
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa Campus as part of your travels around Kailua. Add the area's temples or shops to your travel plans.
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
You can take time to visit Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead during your travels to Kailua. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Kailua at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.
Areas of Kailua
Lanikai
While Lanikai isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Enchanted Lake
When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Maunawili
Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
- Lanikai Beach
- Beach
- Waikiki Beach
- Ala Moana Center
- Waikiki Beach Walk
- Honolulu Harbor
- Royal Hawaiian Center
- International Market Place
- Honolulu Zoo
- Diamond Head
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- USS Arizona Memorial
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Waimanalo Beach
- Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Kualoa Beach Park
- Aloha Tower
- Iolani Palace
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