Things to do in Kailua
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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.
Kalama Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kalama Beach Park, a lovely green space in Kailua. While you're in the area, stroll along the 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.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Kailua at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. 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 beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Visit the area's shops 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.
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
If you're spending some time in Kalama Tract, Kalama Beach Park and Kailua Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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, Kalama Beach Park and Kailua Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Maunawili
Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Lanikai Beach
- Beach
- Waikiki Beach
- Waikiki Beach Walk
- Ala Moana Center
- Honolulu Harbor
- Royal Hawaiian Center
- International Market Place
- Diamond Head
- Honolulu Zoo
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Iolani Palace
- Waimanalo Beach
- Aloha Tower
- Kualoa Beach Park
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