Guidebook for Kailua
Food Scene
Best steak house in town with Hawaiian sty beach atmosphere. Presidents Clinton and Obama have both eaten there. Calamari appetizers and Artichoke surprise is amazing.
136 locals recommend
Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdBest steak house in town with Hawaiian sty beach atmosphere. Presidents Clinton and Obama have both eaten there. Calamari appetizers and Artichoke surprise is amazing.
Great breakfast spot. Probably best corn beef hash Ive ever had, Eggs Benedict's are pretty good as well.
62 locals recommend
Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StGreat breakfast spot. Probably best corn beef hash Ive ever had, Eggs Benedict's are pretty good as well.
Great place to taste local foods and listen to music, every Tuesday afternoon.
17 locals recommend
KailuaTown Farmers’ Market
640 Ulukahiki StreetGreat place to taste local foods and listen to music, every Tuesday afternoon.
Shopping
Hawaiian style general store filled with all kinds of cool local products and shaved ice. Great place to stop if you would like to take home some unique local products. We love it when our guests shop local and support local stores owned by people who have grown up and live in the community. Ask for Steve and tell him Eric sent you.
17 locals recommend
Kailua Elementary School
315 Kuulei RdHawaiian style general store filled with all kinds of cool local products and shaved ice. Great place to stop if you would like to take home some unique local products. We love it when our guests shop local and support local stores owned by people who have grown up and live in the community. Ask for Steve and tell him Eric sent you.
Kailua's longest running surf shops. Our Neighbor Jimmy T started it back in the 70's and is world renowned. Lots of surf style clothing and accessories.
9 locals recommend
HIC Hawaiian Island Creations
348 Hahani StKailua's longest running surf shops. Our Neighbor Jimmy T started it back in the 70's and is world renowned. Lots of surf style clothing and accessories.
The company represents the iconic twin islands off Lanikai beach and the laid back lifestyle we live here in Kailua. Twin brothers Mike and Peter Miller grew up in Lanikai and surfed out at the islands every chance they could get. Mike and Pete surfed professionally, traveling and competing around the world. Several years later the twins decided to follow in their father's footsteps by becoming pilots. Pete passed away in a tragic airplane crash in 2006, Mike established Twin Islands Clothing in Peter's honor. Mike also selflisly hosts a kids annual surf contest in remembrance of his brother Peter and other close friends who passed. Please support this amazing Kailua boy and buy local.
Twin Islands
131 Hekili St The company represents the iconic twin islands off Lanikai beach and the laid back lifestyle we live here in Kailua. Twin brothers Mike and Peter Miller grew up in Lanikai and surfed out at the islands every chance they could get. Mike and Pete surfed professionally, traveling and competing around the world. Several years later the twins decided to follow in their father's footsteps by becoming pilots. Pete passed away in a tragic airplane crash in 2006, Mike established Twin Islands Clothing in Peter's honor. Mike also selflisly hosts a kids annual surf contest in remembrance of his brother Peter and other close friends who passed. Please support this amazing Kailua boy and buy local.
Essentials
Decent prices as far has Hawaii goes and they have an amazing Poke selection. If you like sushi you will love Poke, which can be eaten plain or ask for a Bowl which can either be served with whit or brown rice or salad. This is where I normally shop.
63 locals recommend
Foodland
108 Hekili StDecent prices as far has Hawaii goes and they have an amazing Poke selection. If you like sushi you will love Poke, which can be eaten plain or ask for a Bowl which can either be served with whit or brown rice or salad. This is where I normally shop.
Whole Foods generally needs no introduction. Health food groceries and great food bar for quick take out, smoked meats, sushi and sandwiches ready to eat, coffee, smoothies and more. Locals shop there but can be touristy at times.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdWhole Foods generally needs no introduction. Health food groceries and great food bar for quick take out, smoked meats, sushi and sandwiches ready to eat, coffee, smoothies and more. Locals shop there but can be touristy at times.
Parks & Nature
Kailua Beach
One of the best beaches on the island
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to learn about Hawaiian and other Polynesian cultural history with traditional dancing and music demonstrations and Lua (food).
548 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Great place to learn about Hawaiian and other Polynesian cultural history with traditional dancing and music demonstrations and Lua (food).
Tour the valley by atv, bus, or horse back. Kuala ranch is where many many block buster movies have been shot such as Jurassic park, 50 first dates, Kong Skull Island, and many many more.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyTour the valley by atv, bus, or horse back. Kuala ranch is where many many block buster movies have been shot such as Jurassic park, 50 first dates, Kong Skull Island, and many many more.