Kailua Beach Park
Kailua Beach Park
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Located on the southeast end of Kailua Beach, this pristine shoreline on Oahu's Windward side is popular for water sports and scenic strolls.
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- Zoom_GottiHenderson, Nevada1,559 contributionsGreat Beach Experience On East CoastReally nice stretch of beach along Oahu's east side. But this is not a quiet, secluded spot. There're actually three parking lots that pretty much stay on full during peak day times. But locals and visitors alike enjoy it here because of the many recreational opportunities. Swim, surf, kayak, boogie, etc. Restroom facilities, picnic shelters, a small market and a steak house are nearby. If you do kayak, note the Mokulua Islands out at sea about 2 miles. They currently serve as bird sanctuaries and a paddle out is well worth it. Otherwise, if you're on foot, follow the beach south to the boat ramp parking and continue walking on Mokulua Drive a bit. At your first sight of beach through the private residences, take the alley and make your way to Lanakai Beach. No facilities here and no parking, but a truly spectacular spot. If there's road construction going on, access to the beachfront might be a little difficult. So follow the locals along Kalaheo and Lihiwai Roads into Mokulua. If you don't have your own vehicle, the efficient island bus system will get you here though you'll need to walk a bit. Take Kamahele street through to the beach or opt on the way for the Pillbox trail.Visited March 2023Written 29 April 2023
- Don K10 contributionsBest Beach!One of the best beaches that I have ever been to. If you are looking to get away from Waikiki crowd, go here. Very nice sandy beach, not crowded, crystal clear water. Kailua town itself is very interesting.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 July 2023
- markbkellerPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania238 contributionsFavorite Beach in the WorldThis beach was so nice we went twice. We are seniors so this was perfect. Totally beautiful, ample parking, bathroom, clear calm water, some trees, perfect sand which does not stick, calm breeze.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 August 2023
- Emma WAuckland, New Zealand696 contributionsNice beach but poor facilitiesWe chose Kailua Beach over Lanikai Beach, as we heard it can be impossible to get parking there. It was a bit difficult getting to Kailua with lots of roadworks in the area. Got a park straight away at Kailua, although it was a weekday afternoon. Lovely big beach and partner even thought he saw a turtle swimming. The beach facilities could use some upgrades. We changed as quickly as possible as the changing rooms looked really dirty and smelt disgusting. The beach shower was surrounded by sand so it was difficult to wash your feet. Some workmen were moving sand from a footpath, which seemed like a waste of time as it just blew straight back. Would have been better to clean around the beach shower.Visited November 2023Written 4 February 2024
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JM554
Boston, MA2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Pretty spot, but planning could have been smoother. I felt there were integral features that were ignored - we should have been shown everything!
Written 18 March 2024
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Emma W
Auckland, New Zealand696 contributions
Nov 2023
We chose Kailua Beach over Lanikai Beach, as we heard it can be impossible to get parking there. It was a bit difficult getting to Kailua with lots of roadworks in the area. Got a park straight away at Kailua, although it was a weekday afternoon. Lovely big beach and partner even thought he saw a turtle swimming.
The beach facilities could use some upgrades. We changed as quickly as possible as the changing rooms looked really dirty and smelt disgusting. The beach shower was surrounded by sand so it was difficult to wash your feet. Some workmen were moving sand from a footpath, which seemed like a waste of time as it just blew straight back. Would have been better to clean around the beach shower.
The beach facilities could use some upgrades. We changed as quickly as possible as the changing rooms looked really dirty and smelt disgusting. The beach shower was surrounded by sand so it was difficult to wash your feet. Some workmen were moving sand from a footpath, which seemed like a waste of time as it just blew straight back. Would have been better to clean around the beach shower.
Written 4 February 2024
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Gary F
Castle Rock, CO677 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Beautiful area in the green East side of Oahu. Nice drive to get here from Honolulu taking H3 or 61 over the mountains or taking 72 around the south side of the Island.
Written 7 December 2023
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mwbudd
Alameda, CA288 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The views were breathtaking and as pretty as a postcard. We went during the week when the kids were in school so parking was a snap. The sky and the sea were a deep blue and the sand was snow white. As pretty as a picture.
Written 2 October 2023
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CourtneyGabriel
Snohomish, WA47 contributions
Sept 2023 • Business
My favorite beach on the island. The sand was so soft and almost white, the ocean a light teal. Tons of parking, sprawling so didn’t feel crowded. Loved it!
Written 18 September 2023
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Alina G
Germany265 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
A gorgeous beach with golden sand and palm trees. Water has the color of emerald. This is a beach you must not miss if you come to Oahu.
Written 17 September 2023
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markbkeller
Philadelphia, PA238 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This beach was so nice we went twice. We are seniors so this was perfect. Totally beautiful, ample parking, bathroom, clear calm water, some trees, perfect sand which does not stick, calm breeze.
Written 9 August 2023
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Don K
10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
One of the best beaches that I have ever been to.
If you are looking to get away from Waikiki crowd, go here.
Very nice sandy beach, not crowded, crystal clear water.
Kailua town itself is very interesting.
If you are looking to get away from Waikiki crowd, go here.
Very nice sandy beach, not crowded, crystal clear water.
Kailua town itself is very interesting.
Written 7 July 2023
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Steve R
Macon, GA567 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We had a great dinner at Buzz’s just across the road. We the. Took a walk on another of those beautiful Hawaiian beaches. Checked out the canoes as our friend was going out to an island the next morning. Another great day!
Written 3 July 2023
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LisaMNUSA
Saint Paul, MN990 contributions
May 2023
We parked our car here and walked to Lanikai Beach. The scenery looked every similar, but there weren't many people there. We stayed in Lanikai Beach for two hours.
Written 20 May 2023
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Alejandra F
Beccar, Argentina
Hola Fernanda, gracias por el post. Te querìa consultar, por si me podès pasar algĂ¹n dato... Estamos por viajar con mi marido para agosto, todo el mes, pero nos estĂ costando conseguir alojamiento a un buen precio (departamento) cerca de esta playa.. ya que nos dijeron que para hacer windsurf era buena. TendrĂ s algĂ¹n dato para pasarme? Desde ya, muchas gracias y que tengas un excelente dìa!
I won’t have a rental car, can I take The Bus from Waikiki to Kailua Beach?
Is it ok to hitch hike?
Lisa B
New York City, NY188 contributions
The public transport system in Oahu is awesome. Definitely can make it there. I think its about a hour or 2 on the bus. Hitch hiking sounds like the bad start to a horror movie.
Kelly T
Bridgewater, NJ9 contributions
Are there any stores nearby where you can rent an umbrella and chairs?
MNO
United States97 contributions
I wouldn't count on it. The only facilities are the restrooms; for anything else you would have to search around in Kailua. There are probably stores where you can buy those items but I did not see anywhere where they could be rented.
emilyceee
Colorado Springs, CO31 contributions
Are the bathrooms currently open in May 2021?
Hey, can you go swimming, surfing and snorkelling here? X
Andy s
Kaaawa, HI10 contributions
Yes you ‘can’ do all of the above. But the only surfing to be done is off of flat island 1/4 mile off of the beach. Snorkeling is better at other beaches, sharks cove and electric beach are a couple good ones. Swimming is decent, the ocean floor is rocky but not brutal like some reefy beaches.
taren2014
Seattle, WA
Hi. Are there any group friendly restaurants nearby Kailua beach?
Robert D
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
There a restaurant across the street and some more less than a mile away. The name of the place is buzz’s steak house they serve good food. Every thing is close by. Enjoy aloha.
mandrillo66
Rome, Italy141 contributions
Ciao, ho letto la tua recensione su Kailua e ho visto che e' datata settembre 2017. Dovrei andare il prossimo settembre. Com'e' il tempo in quel periodo ?
Ciao e grazie.
Riga75
Cigliano, Italy735 contributions
Piove ogni tanto ma dura pochissimo ed è finissima a volte non te ne accorgi neanche che piove.
Io mi sono trovato benissimo
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- Restaurants near Kailua Beach Park:
- (0.21 mi) Buzz's Original Steak House
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- (0.49 mi) Bob's Boston Pizza Kailua
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- Attractions near Kailua Beach Park:
- (0.19 mi) We Go! Island Canoe
- (0.25 mi) Kailua Ocean Adventures
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- (0.37 mi) Lanikai Pillbox Trail
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