Guidebook for Kailua
Essentials
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveGreat Selection, Reasonable Prices, Friendly Service
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdBest Selection of Produce and Food in Kailua, NOT CHEAP
Foodland
108 Hekili StGood Selection of Produce, Cheaper Than Whole Foods
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrIts Safeway. They actually have some pretty cheap organic produce
Food Scene
Really Good, Get the Kalbi and Sizzling Pork, sometimes a long wait, does not take reservations
13 locals recommend
Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
25 Kaneohe Bay DrReally Good, Get the Kalbi and Sizzling Pork, sometimes a long wait, does not take reservations
Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdQuintessential Surf and Turf, amazing Mai Tai
Counter on the left is great for local lunch plates, Cafe on the right AMAZING dinners for reasonable prices. BYOB
45 locals recommend
The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrCounter on the left is great for local lunch plates, Cafe on the right AMAZING dinners for reasonable prices. BYOB
Saigon Noodle House
1020 Keolu DrCheap Eats, Fast Friendly
Ninja Sushi
200 Hamakua DrFast Food Sushi to go
Boston's North End Pizza
Best Pizza in Kailua
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua RdGood food, not much seating, takes reservations
Baci Bistro
30 Aulike StBest italian option in Kailua
Lanikai Juice, Kailua
600 Kailua RdGreat smoothies, busy
Probably the best restaurant in Kailua, Moroccan, five course BYOB Awesome
6 locals recommend
Casablanca Restaurant
19 Hoolai StProbably the best restaurant in Kailua, Moroccan, five course BYOB Awesome
Wood fired oven pizzas, seasonal specials, BYOB no corkage, save room for the foie gras french toast dessert. No really, its amazing.
9 locals recommend
Prima
Wood fired oven pizzas, seasonal specials, BYOB no corkage, save room for the foie gras french toast dessert. No really, its amazing.
Tokoname
442 Uluniu StBest Sushi option in Kailua, friendly service
Shopping
Longs Drugs
45 480 Kaneohe Bay DrStandard drugstore
Walgreens
1488 Kapiolani BlvdGood for prescriptions, anything else, go to Longs
Olive Boutique
43 Kihapai StGreat local boutique for women, good selection friendly staff
Oliver Men's Shop
49 Kihapai StOlive's male counterpart
San Lorenzo Bikinis
130 Kailua RdGreat selection, can get different size separates
The Obama's go-to shave ice spot, also a good selection of surf wear for Men and Women
61 locals recommend
Island Snow Hawaii
130 Kailua RdThe Obama's go-to shave ice spot, also a good selection of surf wear for Men and Women
HIC Hawaiian Island Creations
348 Hahani StGreat selection of Surf stuff for Men and Women
Best Shave Ice in Kailua, and a great place to get gifts for friends and family
17 locals recommend
Kailua Elementary School
315 Kuulei RdBest Shave Ice in Kailua, and a great place to get gifts for friends and family
Drinks & Nightlife
Creekside
153 Hamakua DrBiker Bar, need we say more?
The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrBeer Specials, Drink Specials, eat elsewhere
Lots of Taps, Miller, Miller light, Miller Ice, Bud, Bud Light, Bud Ice, Bud Natural, Mostly domestics, not a beer connoisseur's paradise, but the service is friendly. Turns sketchy after 9pm
34 locals recommend
Kailua Town Pub and Grill
26 Hoolai StreetLots of Taps, Miller, Miller light, Miller Ice, Bud, Bud Light, Bud Ice, Bud Natural, Mostly domestics, not a beer connoisseur's paradise, but the service is friendly. Turns sketchy after 9pm
Boardriders Bar & Grill
201 Hamakua DrIts there...
Parks & Nature
Awesome Views of the Ko'olau Mountains takes you right through the RAMSAR designated wetland of international importance
10 locals recommend
Kawainui Neighborhood Park
704 Kaha StAwesome Views of the Ko'olau Mountains takes you right through the RAMSAR designated wetland of international importance
Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site
Sacred historic site
Olomana Ridge Trailhead
Loop RoadEpic Views, go when its dry and not windy
Lanikai Pillboxes
Very nice views, super crowded
Kalama Beach Park
248 N Kalaheo AveIts why you came right?
Lanikai Beach
Snorkeling, Beautiful water, super crowded, no bathrooms
Getting Around
This is where you arrive and depart from. Unless you have a really big boat.
49 locals recommend
honolulu international airport
300 Rodgers BoulevardThis is where you arrive and depart from. Unless you have a really big boat.