Top Things to do in Kailua
Things to do in Kailua, Hawaii (HI): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Oahu's Kailua, meaning "two seas" or "two currents," is named after either the two lagoons located on the island or the two currents that run through Kailua Bay. Steady trade winds make Kailua Beach a great windsurfing and kite-flying destination. Kailua Beach Park features pristine white sand and views of the offshore island known as Moko nui or "two islands."
Restaurants in Kailua
1. Be Fit Kailua
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We know running shoes and we are committed to finding you the best fit possible to keep you running, walking or participating in your fitness activities longer and in greater comfort. We carry running shoes, fitness apparel, swim accessories, nutritional supplements, gifts and more. Walk, Run, Trail running, ocean and pool swimming ~ Gear to get you going! Aloha
2. Bali Boo Furniture Store
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bali Boo is a 3 story warehouse filled with treasures from Indonesia. Teak furniture, carvings galore, petrified wood, art, lamps, Buddha's, mirrors, gongs, and so much more. It's a must see and will surely capture your attention.
3. Aloha Home Market
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Aloha Home Market is Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds! Aloha Home Market features Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more. Shoppers venture to Aloha Home Market from all over the island not only to enjoy an afternoon of amazing shopping, but also live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more!
4. Muumuu Heaven
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Sacklunch5 - Bellevue, United States
The ladies working here were so much fun; I wanted to hang out with them longer! I bought a pair a fun colorful earrings that I would only buy in Hawaii. Cute, small shop. There’s a chocolate store across the street too but we didn’t have time to stop—it looked good though.
5. Kalapawai Historic Market
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By VictoriaRez
We stopped off for a spot of lunch - yummy freshly made sandwiches, freshly squeezed orange juice & homemade banana bread. There is seating inside and outside too for eating and resting before/after the beach!
6. Manoa Chocolate Hawaii
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By SailorGirl74 - Kaneohe, United States
I had the opportunity to visit Manoa Chocolate Factory, thanks to Groupon. What a treat! Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, and she made the visit such fun! Learned a lot about the history of chocolate and how it's made, and got to try samples of their chocolate tea and all their craft chocolates (the Breakfast Bar sprinkled with Kona coffee beans and Cocoa nibs really is amazing). Highly recommended! However, get there a little early... parking is awful.
7. Madre Chocolate
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
At Madre Chocolate, our quest to make truly amazing chocolate is driven by a passion to inspire greater appreciation among consumers for the rich cultural heritage and ecological diversity surrounding cacao. We aim for our selection of organic, fair trade chocolate bars to connect chocolate-eaters directly to the source, and in doing so to contribute to the well-being of cacao farmers and their communities. Our chocolate is carefully made bean-to-bar in Honolulu, Hawaii from lightly processed cacao that preserve many healthy antioxidants while still providing a rich, deep flavor you can enjoy while feeling good. In most other chocolate, fermenting and roasting the cacao destroys many of the antioxidants. We also use many high-antioxidant fruit and spice flavors that are traditional ingredients of the Aztec, Maya, and Olmec tribes that invented chocolate, to both preserve their cultural heritage and give you that original taste.
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
We found the Madre Chocolate stand at the Kapiʻolani Community College Farmer's Market after our sunrise Diamond Head hike. I'm so glad that the gentleman working there got our attention because talking with him was a treat. His passion for the chocolate was contagious. He gave us a variety of samples of the bars and the chocolate shell tea and my wife and I were hooked. In particular, the Nine Fine Mynahs and Horchata Bar are outstanding, with the former being among the best chocolate I've ever tasted, ever. It's rich flavor was just outstanding.
8. BookEnds
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By monted952 - Campbell, United States
We were on a drive around the island when we stopped in Kailua after we saw the sign for the bookstore. We were in heaven - it is a great little bookstore with many offerings. We at our delight to go off looking at the shelves and finding treasure that were of interest to us. I bought a great book on Remarkable Books and was so happy to have found it! I asked if they had an online presence but they sadly do not although you can email them and they can ship to you if you have a title in mind. After we made our purchases I asked about a public restroom and they ended up recommending that we go for coffee a few doors down and then use their facility. This ended up great advice and made for another great little discovery and stop. Thank you to all the staff at the "Bookends"!
9. Red Bamboo
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By NorthShoregramma - Shingle Springs, United States
I lived on the North Shore for 20 years and visited this shop every time I was in Kailua. Now I can only visit once a year but I always do and I never leave without finding something I must have. Wether shipped to my new home or carried on board it fits right in with my everything I love and gives me pleasure.
