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
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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Such a pretty short hike looking over Lanikai in Oahu! Great for kids too. #hawaii #blue

Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii Vacation

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.

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

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 Beach
Crowded beach day filled with tourists and locals at Kailua Beach Park on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii

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
Golfer with straw hat teeing off with driver from ocean side par 4 hole

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.

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.A. - Kailua Beach: Kailua Beach is know n as one of U.S best beaches.

Kalama Beach

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

Kalama Beach
Coconut Palm Trees Line The Shore of Kalama Beach Park , Maui, Hawaii, USA

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

Things to do

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

฿1,738
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
Humpback whale breaching

Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)

฿2,111
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

฿3,073
per adult
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki
Honolulu Sea-Cliff with Sunset Photo Adventure

Honolulu Sea-Cliff with Sunset Photo Adventure

฿3,105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Honolulu Sea-Cliff with Sunset Photo Adventure
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

฿2,893
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
Beach Fun

Shoreline Expedition

฿3,415
per adult
Shoreline Expedition
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Top hotels in Lanikai

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 ฿7,236 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿7,236
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (8,846 reviews)
very good

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿8,355 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
฿8,355
per night
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,901 reviews)
Great stay! Beautiful resort! Adult and kids pools, nice exercise facilities, reliable internet, current construction repairs of one tower underway (March 2026), staff helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is ฿9,506 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
฿9,506
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,783 reviews)
Very convenient location, facilities were good, especially the gym. We had a view of the ocean which was great.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,499 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿7,499
per night
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (4,858 reviews)
Everything was wonderful except the weather but that’s not the resorts fault. Had a great time any way

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 ฿11,348 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿11,348
per night
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,974 reviews)
The staff were nice and friendly and the view was amazing

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach

4 out of 5
120 Kaiulani Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,510 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿7,510
per night
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
Great location, very friendly staff, clean rooms.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
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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
Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii at sunrise

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
Gorgeous Lanikai Beach Sunrise

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
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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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