Kailua Travel Guide

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Lanikai Beach on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii Vacation ; Shutterstock ID 397726447; Purchase Order: -
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I have photographed the beautiful Lanikai Beach from so many angles, but sunrise is by far my favorite. Before anybody shows up on the beach, when the sea is calm and cotton candy colors dance across a clouded sky. I snapped this photo of my best friend taking a photo.

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Where to stay in Kailua

With a spectacular view of Lanikai Beach below, Lanikai Pillboxes Hike is one of my favorite places on Oahu, HI. In the distance you can see The Mokes islands. The hike is pretty short, maybe a half hour to hour up to the top where there are a few pillboxes like the one in this photo. #lifeatexpedia

Lanikai

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

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Kalama Beach at night.

Kialua is a small town on the east coast of Oahu, well away from the crowds of Honolulu. We rented a house a few blocks from the beach and the kids played there every day.

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Kalama Tract

When in Kalama Tract, you can plan a visit to Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kalama Tract
Gorgeous Lanikai Beach Sunrise

Enchanted Lake

While Enchanted Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

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Beachside

While there might not be top attractions in Beachside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

Beachside
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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.

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Downtown Kailua

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

Downtown Kailua
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
The price is 5.786.000 ₫ per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
5.786.000 ₫
8.575.020 ₫ total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (8,866 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is 6.680.200 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
6.680.200 ₫
9.636.542 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,913 reviews)
Very noisy! The balcony’s are being replaced, which is a year long process, all of 2026, but let me book a room with a balcony which I couldn’t use. I would have stayed somewhere else if I had known.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is 7.081.963 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
7.081.963 ₫
10.147.479 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,797 reviews)
Property was located in a convenient location. Hotel ran out of beach and pool towels on one occasion. Clean rooms but bathrooms could use some updating. Ceiling in bathrooms stained and need to be painted. We were on the 18th floor facing diamond head with partial ocean view. View was nice but when ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by OUTRIGGER

Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by OUTRIGGER

3.5 out of 5
255 Beachwalk Honolulu HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (445 reviews)
Pictures were nothing like the actual place. Very dark and old. Very dirty, lots of hair in the shower and kitchen was dirty. Expected something nice and felt like I was lied to when we showed up. Bathroom shower was terrible and very flimsy sink. Door doesn’t fully close. Overall good staff but ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by OUTRIGGER
Castle Waikīkī Shore

Castle Waikīkī Shore

3 out of 5
2161 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
Stay at this beach condo in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,256 reviews)
Lovely view from balcony of the ocean. We had bad weather so the outside entrance to rooms wasn’t a great experience in the high winds 11 floors up!. Great location too. Step straight onto beach. Would come again

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Castle Waikīkī Shore
Aston Waikiki Sunset

Aston Waikiki Sunset

4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave Honolulu HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Aston Waikiki Sunset
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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