Downtown Kailua Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lanikai Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkelling spots while in the area.
Kailua Beach
With just-right waves and refreshing breezes, this is one of the best beaches on O’ahu to learn how to windsurf or kitesurf.
Kailua Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua Bay Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Kalama Beach Park
Kalama Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Kailua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Downtown Kailua
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Great experience, staff very welcoming and helpful They are very serious about guest service, pride is taken into their work clearly.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Always loved this hotel. And will always be my little home vacation get away
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Wonderful location and staff. Booked a room with Ocean Front (Diamond Head) view. Room was clean and spacious. Easy access to everything (restaurants and beach).
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Prince Waikiki
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Wayfinder Waikiki
Wished it was closer to the beach. Appliances are outdated.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Staff are great.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kailua
Beachside
While there might not be top attractions in Beachside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.
Enchanted Lake
While Enchanted Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.
Kalama Tract
When in Kalama Tract, you can plan a visit to Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Coconut Grove
While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lanikai
While Lanikai may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.
Keolu Hills
When in Keolu Hills, you can plan a visit to Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
