Kailua Beach Park, Oahu.
If you’ve ever imagined what the perfect little beach town feels like - then you know exactly what it’s like to visit Kailua on the windward side of Oahu. Kailua is that place in your imagination with all the things you would expect - little surf kids riding bikes around, the world’s most beautiful beaches, kitesurfing, great restaurants, a walkable downtown and a healthy and friendly lifestyle. For many people, Kailua is exactly what they think of when they picture an idealized Hawaii.
Kailua is only 12 miles from bustling Honolulu but it feels like it exists an entire world away. To get there from Honolulu (town) you have to drive over the towering emerald Ko’olau Mountains, take a tunnel through the wall of an extinct volcano and avoid crashing your car as you see the stunning beauty of this place unfold. With only 58,000 residents, Kailua has a hip and laid back atmosphere that dovetails perfectly with the glistening white sands of Lanikai Beach, the perfect view of the Mokulua Islands from Kailua Beach Park and the powerful spiritual vibrations emanating from the Ulupo Heiau - an ancient Hawaiian temple overlooking the Kawainui wetland preserve.
A local artist's rendition of Kailua Town.
Kailua is more than just perfect beaches and wonderful scenery though. Great restaurants, shave ice, coffee shops, boutique shopping, and one of Oahu’s best farmer’s markets are just a few of the many reasons to visit Kailua Town - but if you are looking for a hotel - you won’t find one. Local residents fiercely protect Kailua against development - so there are no hotels or high rises in Kailua. Nevertheless, it's an amazing place to spend the day!
RSS Feed