Guidebook for Kailua
Food Scene
A locals' favorite restaurant. Affordable and delicious.
Check out the Gigantor plate.
45 locals recommend
The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrA locals' favorite restaurant. Affordable and delicious.
Check out the Gigantor plate.
Uahi Island Grill
33 Aulike StHas local food.
Only beachfront restaurant. Great location. Parking is challenging. Make reservation if possible.
136 locals recommend
Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdOnly beachfront restaurant. Great location. Parking is challenging. Make reservation if possible.
Nico's Kailua
970 N Kalaheo AveGood food. Family friendly.
Great breakfast. Not as touristy as Boots and Kimos' breakfast restaurant.
62 locals recommend
Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StGreat breakfast. Not as touristy as Boots and Kimos' breakfast restaurant.
Great island coffee with light meals and bake goods. More locals hang out there.
49 locals recommend
Morning Brew
600 Kailua RdGreat island coffee with light meals and bake goods. More locals hang out there.
This location has "real" food unlike the Kalapawai by Kailua beach. Their menus changes from time to time. Great place to get a sandwich and side dishes for a picnic. Their bake goods are also excellent.
86 locals recommend
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua RdThis location has "real" food unlike the Kalapawai by Kailua beach. Their menus changes from time to time. Great place to get a sandwich and side dishes for a picnic. Their bake goods are also excellent.
Kono's
131 Hekili StreetTry the pulled pork.
Very popular tourist breakfast and lunch place. Go before 10 am because it gets very busy. It closed on Tuesdays and by 3 pm. Opens usually 7 or 7:30 am depending on the day of the week.
http://www.bootsnkimos.com/
51 locals recommend
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
1020 Keolu DriveVery popular tourist breakfast and lunch place. Go before 10 am because it gets very busy. It closed on Tuesdays and by 3 pm. Opens usually 7 or 7:30 am depending on the day of the week.
http://www.bootsnkimos.com/
Tokoname
442 Uluniu StGreat Japanese restaurant. Make reservations.
Best shave ice. Get a scoop of vanilla with macadamia nut ice cream on the bottom of the shaved ice and snow cap (condensed milk) on top.
61 locals recommend
Island Snow Hawaii
130 Kailua RdBest shave ice. Get a scoop of vanilla with macadamia nut ice cream on the bottom of the shaved ice and snow cap (condensed milk) on top.
Great Thursday 5 pm - 7:30 pm farmer's market with live music, fresh local fruits and vegetables, food stands, bakery, non-alcoholic drinks, and other local goodies.
32 locals recommend
Kailua Farmers Market
609 Kailua RdGreat Thursday 5 pm - 7:30 pm farmer's market with live music, fresh local fruits and vegetables, food stands, bakery, non-alcoholic drinks, and other local goodies.
Modest Sunday morning from 8:30 am - 12 pm farmer's market with live music, food stand, craft shops, juices, fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, and other local goodies.
17 locals recommend
Kailua Elementary School
315 Kuulei RdModest Sunday morning from 8:30 am - 12 pm farmer's market with live music, food stand, craft shops, juices, fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, and other local goodies.
Cinnamon's
315 Uluniu StPopular local restaurant. They are know for their breakfast/brunch.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful sunset view by the Mokulua Islands and Kailua an Lanikai beaches. There are steep parts. Not recommended during rainy day since it will be slippery. Make sure you put sunscreen since there is no shade and bring water. The hike is around 1 hour round trip or one mile.
http://www.best-of-oahu.com/lanikai-pillbox-hike.html
178 locals recommend
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrBeautiful sunset view by the Mokulua Islands and Kailua an Lanikai beaches. There are steep parts. Not recommended during rainy day since it will be slippery. Make sure you put sunscreen since there is no shade and bring water. The hike is around 1 hour round trip or one mile.
http://www.best-of-oahu.com/lanikai-pillbox-hike.html
beautiful view of the mountain range (Ko'olau mountains), very lush and can be wet. Not recommended during rainy day. Make sure to use mosquito repellent spray. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Its over 2 miles long on uneven ground. It could easily take several hours so plan it well.
https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/things-to-do/hiking/maunawili-falls/
43 locals recommend
Maunawili Falls
beautiful view of the mountain range (Ko'olau mountains), very lush and can be wet. Not recommended during rainy day. Make sure to use mosquito repellent spray. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Its over 2 miles long on uneven ground. It could easily take several hours so plan it well.
https://www.hawaii.com/oahu/things-to-do/hiking/maunawili-falls/
Family friendly hike with water falls and bamboos. In Honolulu. Wear mosquito repellent.
51 locals recommend
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailFamily friendly hike with water falls and bamboos. In Honolulu. Wear mosquito repellent.
Very popular snorkeling beach. Go early so you can find parking space. Closed on Tuesdays.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayVery popular snorkeling beach. Go early so you can find parking space. Closed on Tuesdays.
One of the top rated beach in the world. Amazing view of the Mokulua Islands. Beach is very calm so is great for families with young children. Great beach to watch early morning sunrise.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
One of the top rated beach in the world. Amazing view of the Mokulua Islands. Beach is very calm so is great for families with young children. Great beach to watch early morning sunrise.
Beautiful turquoise water with white sandy beach. Great for laying around or kayaking, stand up paddle, swimming, picnic, and watch the sunrise.
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdBeautiful turquoise water with white sandy beach. Great for laying around or kayaking, stand up paddle, swimming, picnic, and watch the sunrise.
Several beaches in the North Shore area. Great for surfing and watching sunset. Many food trucks.
117 locals recommend
North Shore
Several beaches in the North Shore area. Great for surfing and watching sunset. Many food trucks.
Located in North Shore, it is a short hiking trail to Waimea Falls (about 20-25 minutes).
145 locals recommend
Waimea Falls
Located in North Shore, it is a short hiking trail to Waimea Falls (about 20-25 minutes).
Laniakea Beach
61-574 Pohaku Loa WayGreat beach to see large turtles sunbathing. Kind of rocky beach.
Shopping
Global Village
539 Kailua RdVariety island theme "stuff."
This Target has many Hawaiian souvenirs and island clothing at affordable prices.
83 locals recommend
Target
345 Hahani StThis Target has many Hawaiian souvenirs and island clothing at affordable prices.
Red Bamboo
602 Kailua RdMany island theme decorations and housewares.
The store has all kinds of local artists' paintings, jewelries, crafts, sculptures, housewares, bedding, and other Hawaiian theme decorations.
13 locals recommend
Island Treasures
602 Kailua RdThe store has all kinds of local artists' paintings, jewelries, crafts, sculptures, housewares, bedding, and other Hawaiian theme decorations.
Essentials
This supermarket has all your staple goods plus local fresh fruits and vegetables plus the best pokes (marinated diced raw tuna and other seafood) and other already made food but at a much better price than Wholefoods.
63 locals recommend
Foodland
108 Hekili StThis supermarket has all your staple goods plus local fresh fruits and vegetables plus the best pokes (marinated diced raw tuna and other seafood) and other already made food but at a much better price than Wholefoods.
Pharmacy, souvenirs (ie coffee and macadamia nuts to take home) household goods, drinks and other some water gears and toys.
27 locals recommend
Longs Drugs
45 480 Kaneohe Bay DrPharmacy, souvenirs (ie coffee and macadamia nuts to take home) household goods, drinks and other some water gears and toys.
Urgent care walking distance from Kailua beach park. Good for minor injuries and symptoms. If it is an emergency please call 911 for help.
Braun Urgent Care Kailua
130 Kailua RdUrgent care walking distance from Kailua beach park. Good for minor injuries and symptoms. If it is an emergency please call 911 for help.
Castle Medical Center
640 Ulukahiki StreetNearest hospital in Kailua with emergency room.
Fresh meat for grilling or picnic food to go plus all your grocery needs. Kind of pricey.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdFresh meat for grilling or picnic food to go plus all your grocery needs. Kind of pricey.
Entertainment & Activities
Kailua Cinemas
1090 Keolu DrReclining lounge chair. Tuesday all day $6/ movie.
Wonderful yoga and meditation class. There are two locations and a variety of classes to suit everyone. All props provided and only $10/most classes (few specialized classes cost a little more). Check website for schedule.
For private yoga or Pilate lessons go to Heidi Hopkins. http://www.yogawithheidi.com/
6 locals recommend
Blue Lotus Kailua
1300 Kailua RoadWonderful yoga and meditation class. There are two locations and a variety of classes to suit everyone. All props provided and only $10/most classes (few specialized classes cost a little more). Check website for schedule.
For private yoga or Pilate lessons go to Heidi Hopkins. http://www.yogawithheidi.com/
Wonderful yoga and meditation class. There are two locations and a variety of classes to suit everyone. All props provided and only $10/most classes (few specialized classes cost a little more). Check website for schedule.
For private yoga or Pilate lessons go to Heidi Hopkins.
http://www.yogawithheidi.com/
6 locals recommend
Blue Lotus Kailua
1300 Kailua RoadWonderful yoga and meditation class. There are two locations and a variety of classes to suit everyone. All props provided and only $10/most classes (few specialized classes cost a little more). Check website for schedule.
For private yoga or Pilate lessons go to Heidi Hopkins.
http://www.yogawithheidi.com/
Great beach for body surfing. Less than a mile away from Kailua beach park.
39 locals recommend
Kalama Beach Park
248 N Kalaheo AveGreat beach for body surfing. Less than a mile away from Kailua beach park.
Everything Else
Heidi Hopkins is a wonderful instructor if you want to go to her class or have a private session with her. She is recommended for a nice work out and or meditation after jet lag or after a stressful arrival. Or just a great addition to start your vacation!
Kailua Pilates & Wellness Center
2 Aarona PlHeidi Hopkins is a wonderful instructor if you want to go to her class or have a private session with her. She is recommended for a nice work out and or meditation after jet lag or after a stressful arrival. Or just a great addition to start your vacation!
Sightseeing
Beautiful Mokulua Islands across Lanikai beach surrounded by turquoise water.
21 locals recommend
Mokulua Islands State Seabird Sanctuary
Beautiful Mokulua Islands across Lanikai beach surrounded by turquoise water.
Nice easy paved road around a mountain with a lighthouse at the top with gorgeous view of the southeast beach and ocean.
13 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Lighthouse
Nice easy paved road around a mountain with a lighthouse at the top with gorgeous view of the southeast beach and ocean.