Lanikai Travel Guide
Kailua
Visit Lanikai
Popular places to visit
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
You can take time to visit Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead during your travels to Kailua. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Lanikai Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lanikai Beach, a popular beach 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 temples or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki
Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure
Oahu: Manoa Falls Rainforest Self-Guided Hike
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Top hotels in Lanikai
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
"Best Resort"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
"It took forever for us to get into our room. If check out is strictly at 11 then make check in strictly at 3. We always had to ask for housekeeping and then they would come at 5:45 when we were back in our room and we told them that we need some time to get out of the room they said they can’t wait ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
"The hotel was under construction, I wish I would have known that before booking this hotel. The pool furniture was very old & outdated, we were not allowed to bring in our own drinks & snacks…we wanted to rent out a cabana but the price was too much for you can only have it until 4pm, if I’m going ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Prince Waikiki
"Overall, the staff was great. Hotel is great. It did its purpose. Definitely recommend to anybody thank you again."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
"Everything was perfect!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
The Twin Fin Hotel
"When we first got to our room, we noticed the chair in the room was DIRTY. There was a wet stain like someone sat there naked, the arm rests were wet & sticky. It took ALL day to get it out of our room & that was after calling 4x. The pillow had mold on it. Because of the chair issue, the hotel did ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lanikai
Beachside
While there might not be top attractions in Beachside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lanikai Beach and Kailua 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 Lanikai Beach and Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead.
Kalama Tract
When in Kalama Tract, you can plan a visit to Lanikai Beach and Kailua Bay 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.
Downtown Kailua
While Downtown Kailua isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
