Guidebook for Kailua
Food Scene
Great pupu menu and a beautiful walk through the park to get there.
136 locals recommend
Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdGreat pupu menu and a beautiful walk through the park to get there.
Thursday's at Longs, and Sundays at the Elementary School. A great place to try local fare and restaurants!
32 locals recommend
Kailua Farmers Market
609 Kailua RdThursday's at Longs, and Sundays at the Elementary School. A great place to try local fare and restaurants!
Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StGreat for breakfast and lunch
Kono's
131 Hekili StreetYummy food, great to pick up before hitting the beach. BBQ pork :)
Over Easy
418 Kuulei RdOur current favorite breakfast spot, so ono (delicious)!
Parks & Nature
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdLanikai Beach
Unbelievable views of the islands. Though please be quiet when approaching the trail and mindful of the residents.
178 locals recommend
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrUnbelievable views of the islands. Though please be quiet when approaching the trail and mindful of the residents.
This is a more difficult hike, also referred to as "3 peaks" - the 2nd and 3rd being the hardest, but the 1st one is still a stunning view.
Olomana
This is a more difficult hike, also referred to as "3 peaks" - the 2nd and 3rd being the hardest, but the 1st one is still a stunning view.
Super fun waterfall hike, gets very muddy but beautiful! Please be respectful of the neighborhood when you park.
43 locals recommend
Maunawili Falls
Super fun waterfall hike, gets very muddy but beautiful! Please be respectful of the neighborhood when you park.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdEverything from Coffee, Beer, Wine, Breakfast and Lunch, and everything you might need for a day on the beach.
70 locals recommend
Kalapawai Historic Market
306 S Kalaheo AveEverything from Coffee, Beer, Wine, Breakfast and Lunch, and everything you might need for a day on the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Jeff and crew are great people and are THE PLACE for Kite Boarding, as well as rentals of all kinds - bikes and boards!
Windward WaterSports
33 Hoolai StJeff and crew are great people and are THE PLACE for Kite Boarding, as well as rentals of all kinds - bikes and boards!
One of the most gorgeous courses in the world, we lovingly refer to it as the Jurassic Park of golf courses. It's a must if you play golf.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
770 Auloa RdOne of the most gorgeous courses in the world, we lovingly refer to it as the Jurassic Park of golf courses. It's a must if you play golf.
Olomana Golf Club is a staple here, with reasonable fees for a reasonable course. A good warm up if you plan to play tougher courses.
8 locals recommend
Olomana Golf Club
41-1801 Kalanianaʻole HwyOlomana Golf Club is a staple here, with reasonable fees for a reasonable course. A good warm up if you plan to play tougher courses.
Stunning mountain views, this course is HARD. But worth it. If it has rained in the last day though, I'd try another course, as it can be wet. Another course on the "must play" list and one of Golf Magazines Top 100 Courses.
10 locals recommend
Ko'olau Golf Club
45-550 Kionaole RdStunning mountain views, this course is HARD. But worth it. If it has rained in the last day though, I'd try another course, as it can be wet. Another course on the "must play" list and one of Golf Magazines Top 100 Courses.
A reasonable course with a reasonable cost. This is a great warm up course before you get started on some of the more challenging ones the island has.
10 locals recommend
Pali Golf Course
lot 45-050 Kamehameha HwyA reasonable course with a reasonable cost. This is a great warm up course before you get started on some of the more challenging ones the island has.
Everything Else
I have no idea why this place isn't more popular and I even hesitate to put it on Airbnb. $49 for an hour and the staff is amazing. sssshhhh.
Nori Kohana Massage Therapy/academy
1051 Keolu DrI have no idea why this place isn't more popular and I even hesitate to put it on Airbnb. $49 for an hour and the staff is amazing. sssshhhh.
Shopping
Mahina
539 Kailua RdLove this shop for cute clothes that won't break the bank.
SoHa Living Kailua
539 Kailua RdGreat beachy home decorations
Arts & Culture
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StIolani Palace
364 S King St