Top Things to do in Kailua
What to do and see in Kailua, Hawaii (HI): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. Kailua Beach Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,120 reviews
Kailua Beach Adventures(KBA) is the most complete water sports outfitters by Kailua Beach. Specializing in guided kayak tours, kayak rentals, snorkeling, stand-up-paddling, boogie boards, surfing and bike rentals, KBA looks to share their 'stoke' for the ocean. As one of the only companies allowed to hold permits to kayak to the Mokulua "Twin Islands" and Flat Island, the choice is clear. The pro-shop carries all of the latest brands of sunglasses, UV-Shirts and beach accessories, and is located 100 yards from Kailua Beach Park. Free parking, showers and dressing rooms are available on site. Open 7 days/week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, including Holidays. No Kayak Rentals or Island Tours are permitted in Kailua on Sundays but we do rent paddle boards and all other equipment.
2. Donna's Detours - Private Tours of Oahu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
With a private tour of Oahu you won't waste a moment. Your private tour guide will customize the day based on your interests: scenic lookouts, North Shore, hiking, history, beaches, local foods and more. You decide how much time we spend at sights along the way. We pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship in Honolulu in a clean, air conditioned minivan stocked with bottled water, tropical juices and snacks. Let us create a memorable experience you'll talk about long after you get home from Hawaii. Avoid the big bus!
3. Kailua Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,987 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
For less experienced and brave swimmers, this is a perfect setting. Close to washroom facilities, with lots of parking within convenient distance and many shaded spots under the trees, this beach offers enough room for everybody to sit or walk around, without feeling crowded, even during the weekend days. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, with nearby rock formations, and amazingly turquois water. As the slope into the waves is not too steep, even when the ocean is pretty rough, swimming is quite safe. The villages of Kailua and nearby Lanikai also offer many places to eat, have a good coffee or browse for souvenirs. Excellent location!
4. Lanikai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,992 reviews
Reviewed By Scubaluvr - Coto de Caza, United States
Had a great afternoon at this beach. Cannot imagine how crowded it must be in the summer. Hard to get parking in the side roads. Take an umbrella for shade. Nice for the day
5. Twogood Kayaks Hawaii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 658 reviews
Kailua's original and best Kayak tours, rentals, and retail store! If you're looking for the best water sports activity of your vacation, give us a call. Our Kayak Guides are the best trained and are all lifeguard certified, so we even take non-swimmers! They will give you a kayaking experience that you won't find with others. From Waikiki, if you don't have a rental car, NO PROBLEM, for our tours, We'll pick you up!! If you're driving, from Waikikiit's only a 30 minute drive - Take H-1 West to highway 61, which takes you over the mountains in the middle of the island. When coming down our side of the mountain, turn right at the 5th traffic light(Hamakua Dr.). We are on the left side just after the first intersection.
