Lanikai Travel Guide

Kailua

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, two small islands, and a dense palm tree line.
A coastal landscape with a prominent mountain, clear blue sea, and a small island with people on a pier.
A coastal residential area with houses, palm trees, and two volcanic islands in the ocean.
A coastal town with houses, a beach, and two small islands in the ocean.
A coastal town with houses, palm trees, and two prominent hills by the ocean.

Popular places to visit

A coastal landscape with a prominent mountain, clear blue sea, and a small island with people on a pier.

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 Pillboxes Trailhead
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and several boats lined up on the right.

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.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach

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

Things to do

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki

฿1,839
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

฿2,791
per adult
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki
Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

฿6,192
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure
Oahu: Manoa Falls Rainforest Self-Guided Hike

Oahu: Manoa Falls Rainforest Self-Guided Hike

฿1,741
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oahu: Manoa Falls Rainforest Self-Guided Hike
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

฿3,061
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

฿1,117
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,743 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿10,743
฿14,912 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (9,265 reviews)
"This resort is our favorite place to stay in Waikiki! We always stay in the Rainbow tower with an ocean front view. You have direct access to the beach and the private cove. There are multiple pools for all ages and the lagoon is perfect. The resort is always well maintained and the staff is always ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is ฿10,446 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿10,446
฿14,600 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,073 reviews)
"Definitely not a 5 Star Hotel. Would not stay again."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 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 ฿9,222 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿9,222
฿13,120 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,207 reviews)
"Rooms were very well clean"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is ฿9,448 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿9,448
฿13,026 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,414 reviews)
"Overall, the staff was great. Hotel is great. It did its purpose. Definitely recommend to anybody thank you again."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Prince Waikiki
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿18,095 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿18,095
฿23,502 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,192 reviews)
"Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿5,607 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿5,607
฿8,847 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,393 reviews)
"1. Do you need to book your stay through Expedia? I had concerns with my stay, and Expedia did not provide any help in resolving the matter. I spent 45 minutes on a Chat with Expedia, which contributed to the concern. 2. My stay at the Twin Fin was a hassle, not a vacation. I was surrounded by hotel ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
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Where to stay in Lanikai

Find the best Lanikai areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Photo by Chihoyo Shiosaki
Open Photo by Chihoyo Shiosaki

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.

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 Lanikai Beach and Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead.

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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.

Downtown Kailua

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

Lanikai Travel Guide