Downtown Kailua Travel Guide

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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

Humpback whale breaching

Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)

Rp1.144.032
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Luau performers in grass skirts

Germaine's Hawaiian Luau

Rp1.938.125
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Germaine's Hawaiian Luau
Pearl Harbor memorial in Oahu

Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade

Rp1.278.624
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)

Rp1.513.319
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

Rp302.832
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Best of Pearl Harbor

New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience

Rp3.505.785
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
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Top hotels in Downtown Kailua

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 Rp3.854.295 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp3.854.295
Rp5.664.654 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (8,817 reviews)
The room was nice the people beside us constantly smoke

Reviewed on 1 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 Rp3.894.584 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp3.894.584
Rp5.712.482 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (3,875 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I was very pleased with the amenities, and the location was very accessible to the beach and Waikiki.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 Rp4.366.299 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
Rp4.366.299
Rp6.292.942 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (3,720 reviews)
Beautiful accommodations, amazing location and great breakfasts at swell spa!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp7.391.316 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp7.391.316
Rp9.804.095 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (2,943 reviews)
Location,

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.407.761 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp3.407.761
Rp5.141.444 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (4,816 reviews)
The room was huge and the staff was wonderful. Fantastic location.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is Rp4.465.342 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp4.465.342
Rp6.214.447 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (3,400 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Prince Waikiki
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kailua

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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
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
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
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

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.

Lanikai
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

Downtown Kailua Travel Guide