Kailua Beach Park
Kailua Beach
A roughly 4-km white-sand bay on the east coast with good facilities for families. It is the base for kayaking to small islands and for kitesurfing.
Kailua Beach lies in Kailua town on Oahu's east coast. Its long sandy shore and emerald water are complemented by lifeguards, restrooms and a parking lot, making it better suited to families than Lanikai. This is Oahu's kayaking hub: rent a kayak in town and paddle across the bay to Flat Island (Popoia Island). When the trade winds blow strongly, the beach is full of kitesurfers and windsurfers. Kailua town has many distinctive cafés, brunch spots and surf shops, and former US President Barack Obama vacationed here several times. It is about 30 minutes' drive from Waikiki, or you can take TheBus Route 67 or other lines.
Opening hours
All day (park approx. 05:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Lanikai Beach
- Lanikai Pillbox Hike (Kaʻiwa Ridge Trail)
- Waimānalo Beach
- Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
- Mānoa Falls
- Byodo-In Temple
- Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
- Koko Crater Railway Trail