Kailua is a famous beachside community on Oahu.:
Sunbath, swim, sailsurf, kayak at famous, beautiful Kailua Beach.
See the sunrise!! Go to the Thursday 9-10am farmer's market 1 block away.
Kailua ART galleries: Isl. Treasures, Nohea.Alii Stained Glass. Excellent RESTAURANTS: Buzz's, Assagios, Formagio's,Baci Bistro, Food Company.
Kailua is launching point anywhere on the Island. It's easier to drive or 1/2 block to the bus stop takingyou anywhere on the island--Hanauma Bay snorkeling, Sea Life Park, Pearl Harbor memorial tour
Famous surfing beach on the North shore, Waimea, Sunset, Pipeline, Polynesian Cultural Center, BYU Hawaii and the Morman temple.
Also Lyon Arboretum, Foster Botannical Gardens & Chinatown.
Honolulu, a 20 min. drive to State Captol, Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower, Ala Moana Shopping center, Bishop Museum (Hawaiian artifacts), Honolulu Academy of Arts & Doris Duke's 'Shangri La' mansion.
Most stay here a week and most wish they were here for 2 weeks to see it all!
Famous hiking trails, near recreation Center:
Get a hiking book if you're adventurous. Or, go with the Hawaii Trail and Mountain Club,htmc.org, or Sierra Club on weekends.
Sole Mates on Wednesdays. Olomana Mt. (advanced), Maunawili Falls, Pali hairpin turn, Lanikai pillbox by Midpacific Country Club, and Kawainui marsh walking trail are right in Kailua. We even have an ancient Hawaiian heiau (sacred site) in Kailua.
Kailua recreation center in Kailua town has a public Olympic size pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, skateboard rink.
Jetski or parasail at Maunalua Bay, Hawaii Kai.
Theatres, the symphony and the Opera at NBC Center. Punchbowl National Cemetery (Astronaunt Onizuka, Pyle)
30 min. drive to famous Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head hike, the ZOO, Aquarium, the Univ of Hawaii
Farmer's Market:
Local farmer's market nearby on Thursday mornings, 9-10am. Or a more upscale farmer's market with interesting local products good for gifts/souvenirs, Thurs. 5-7pm, by Longs Drug Store. Hoomaluhia Botannical Garden in nearby Kaneohe for scenic mountains and foliage.
Golf:
Pali, Luana Hills (like Jurassic Park), and Olomana Golf courses are in Kailua.
Luana Hills also has a wonderfulSUNDAY BRUNCH with incredible, scenic mountain views.
A really challenging course, Koolau is also nearby.
Other Activities:
Kawainui marsh walk, bird preserve. Climb Olomana Mt.
