Lanikai Travel Guide

Kailua

With a spectacular view of Lanikai Beach below, Lanikai Pillboxes Hike is one of my favorite places on Oahu, HI. In the distance you can see The Mokes islands. The hike is pretty short, maybe a half hour to hour up to the top where there are a few pillboxes like the one in this photo. #lifeatexpedia
With a spectacular view of Lanikai Beach below, Lanikai Pillboxes Hike is one of my favorite places on Oahu, HI. In the distance you can see The Mokes islands. The hike is pretty short, maybe a half hour to hour up to the top where there are a few pillboxes like the one in this photo. #lifeatexpedia
Short little hike to see views like this of the east side of Oahu. Hawaii is beautiful! #blue #lanikai
The sunrise was worth the steep, muddy hike up!
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii Vacation

Lanikai Beach

5/5(16 reviews)

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.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach which includes kayaking or canoeing, island images and landscape views

Kailua Beach

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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 Beach
Kailua Beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu

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.

Kailua Bay Beach
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.A. - Kailua Beach: Kailua Beach is know n as one of U.S best beaches.

Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Kailua?

Beach
Sunset

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.

Kalama Beach Park

Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead

You can take time to visit Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead during your travels to Kailua. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead

Things to do

Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

฿1,761
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
Sunrise is the best on your first day in Hawaii

3 Hour Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada

฿2,202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3 Hour Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

฿2,932
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
Beach Fun

Shoreline Expedition

฿3,460
per adult
Shoreline Expedition
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

฿1,070
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
The breathtaking Kane'ohe Bay Sandbar

Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour - 1st Tour

฿5,316
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour - 1st Tour
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Top hotels in Lanikai

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,263 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿7,263
฿10,653 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,772 reviews)
Awesome

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,482 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿7,482
฿10,815 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,727 reviews)
Our room was clean. The staff were friendly and courteous.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿15,309 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿15,309
฿20,093 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,891 reviews)
Perfect home base for my first Waikiki experience. I definitely recommend the ocean view.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is ฿9,185 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿9,185
฿12,973 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,572 reviews)
Great hotel in a great location.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿4,766 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,766
฿7,739 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,021 reviews)
宿泊者専用のココナッツクラブでの朝食は最高でした

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,907 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
฿7,907
฿11,417 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,765 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Lanikai

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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.

Beachside
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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.

Keolu Hills
I saw a phoenix in the night sky. Fireworks at Enchanted Lake in Kailua, Hawaii. Dec. 31st, 2008

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.

Enchanted Lake
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Downtown Kailua

While Downtown Kailua isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Beach and Kailua Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Kailua
Kalama Beach at night. Kialua is a small town on the east coast of Oahu, well away from the crowds of Honolulu. We rented a house a few blocks from the beach and the kids played there every day. #LifeAtExpedia #Beaches

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.

Kalama Tract
This is an ube ice cream cookie sandwich, and yes, that purple is completely natural in color. Ube originated in the Philippines and is a form of purple sweet potato. Chadlou's uses Dave's Ice Cream (a local company based in Waimanalo with several locations over the island of O'ahu). You can select whichever type of cookie you'd like from what they have available

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.

Coconut Grove

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