Kailua, HI Road Trips

The area includes the following districts: Aikahi - north Kailua Enchanted Lake & Keolu Hills - south Kailua Kaneohe Marine Corps Base - north of Kailua Lanikai - south-east Kailua Maunawili - south-west of Kailua Coconut Grove - Central Kailua

Sunrises - Got to go to Waikiki for sunsets. Sea Turtles Mokulua islands Mount Olomana

Kailua Beach. If you are coming from Honolulu, follow Kailua Road by taking the fork curving off to the right once you get into town. you'll pass a Ford dealership, Bank of Hawaii, Lanikai Juice, and a Whole Foods. Pass through the first stop light (at Hahani St. in front of the Kailua Shopping Center). At the next stoplight (in front of a Mormon church), turn left to continue on Kailua Road for about 1 km. Then take the fork curving to the right. Kailua Beach Park is past the curve. TheBus is Hawaii's award winning transit service which can be taken into Kailua, where a traveler can then catch Route 70 in front of Macy's which goes to the beach. It might be faster to walk, since the 70 only comes by every 60-90 minutes. (updated Nov 2019) Lanikai Beach. Lanikai Beach is just past Kailua Beach. Take Kawailoa Rd to Aalapapa Drive. Aalapapa Drive and Mokulua Drive form a large one-way loop. One of Hawaii's most picturesque beaches with fine white sand, exceptionally clear and blue water, and two offshore island known as the Mokuluas. No public facilities, and access is only available by public access walkways. Please respect local residents' property. Also there are parking restrictions in Lanikai on weekends and holidays, in which case it may be best to park at Kailua Beach Park and take a 10-20 minute talk to Lanikai. Lanikai Pillbox (Kaiwa Ridge Trail) (Trail Head GPS: N 21 23.405 W 157 43.141). Kaiwa Ridge Trail climbs up the ridge behind Lanikai and ends at a WWII bunker.

Early birds will find that Kailua has two excellent breakfast places: Boots and Kimo's and Cinnamon's. Both places are quite popular which means that they will fill up quickly; you may wish to get there early to avoid crowds. Baci Bistro, 30 Aulike St, ☏ +1 808 262-7555. Romantic Italian restaurant. Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen, 1020 Keolu Dr Suite D1 (Enchanted Lake Shopping Center), ☏ +1 808 263-7929. M W Th F 8AM-1PM (W take-out only), Sa Su 8AM-2PM, closed Tu. Offering a signature breakfast dish of pancakes with macadamia nut sauce. Buzz's Original Steakhouse, 413 Kawailoa Rd, ☏ +1 808 261-4661. Beautiful beach setting across the street from Kailua Beach Park. Cinnamon's Restaurant, 315 Uluniu Street (parking behind the building, enter from Aulike St.), ☏ +1 808 261-8724. 7AM-2PM. One of the best breakfast places in Kailua; their signature dish is their Eggs Benedict. Crepes No Ka 'Oi, 131 Hekili St (across the street from the bowling alley), ☏ +1 808 263-4088. M-Th 7AM-8PM, F Sa 7AM-99PM, Su 7AM-2PM and closed Tu. Sweet and savory crepes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and in-between. Also a great assortment of gourmet loose leaf teas and Illy Italian coffee. Under $10. Down to Earth, 573 Kailua Dr, ☏ +1 808 262-3838. 7:30AM-10PM. Vegetarian deli & natural foods store. Under $10. Fatboys's Plate Lunch, 301 Hahani St., ☏ +1 808 263-2697. Kalapawai Cafe, 750 Kailua Rd., ☏ +1 808 262-3354. Coffee, sandwiches during the day; wine bar and small plates at night. Nico's Kailua, 970 N. Kalaheo Ave, ☏ +1 808 254-6255.

Lanikai Juice Company, 600 Kailua Rd.. Smoothies & more. Creekside Lounge, 153 Hamakua Dr, ☏ +1 808 262-6466. Kailua Palace, 115 Oneawa St, ☏ +1 808 261-7879. Morning Brew, 600 Kailua Rd (near Times Market), ☏ +1 808 262-7770. Coffee and more.

From Honolulu: Take the H-1 to Pali Highway (route 61), and follow the Pali through the mountains about 12 miles into Kailua town. The road name on route 61 changes twice: once after Castle Junction (Kamehameha Hwy., route 83) to Kalanianiole Highway, then again after Castle Hospital to Kailua Road. Don't let this confuse you. From the North Shore/Kaneohe: There are two routes: Take Kamehameha Highway (route 83) west to the Kaneohe Bay Drive & Kamehameha Highway intersection. Take the left turn at the intersection to get onto Kaneohe Bay Drive. Keep going straight as you go over the hill (turns into Mokapu Saddle Road, which becomes Mokapu Blvd.). Take a right turn at the Mokapu Blvd. and Oneawa Street intersection (2nd intersection after the overpass) and keep going straight for about a mile; as this will lead you into Kailua Town. You can also follow Kamehameha Hwy to its end and turn left at the junction with Kalanianaole Hwy (route 61); from there it is about 4 miles to Kailua town. From Honolulu: Take TheBus route 67 from the beach side city bus stop at Ala Moana Center into Kailua (to get to Ala Moana from Waikiki take route 8, 19, or 20). Wait for the 56 or 57 near the Windward 56/57 sign. One of these buses comes by about every 25 minutes, travel time is approximately 35–50 minutes, the last bus returning to Honolulu is at about 9:30PM.

TheBus has 4 routes that travels throughout the Kailua District. 56 (Westbound: Kailua/Kaneohe) (Eastbound: Honolulu/Ala Moana or Downtown/Bishop Street) This route is Ala Moana to & from Windward Mall. It uses Kailua Road, Oneawa Street, and Kaneohe Bay Drive as its main roads. 57 (Westbound: Kailua/Sea Life Park, Kailua/Waimanalo, or Kailua/Keolu Drive) (Eastbound: Honolulu/Ala Moana or Downtown/Bishop Street) Sea Life Park Route: This route uses Kailua Road, Keolu Drive, and Kalanianaole Highway. Waimanalo Route: This route uses Kailua Road and Kalanianaole Highway. Keolu Drive: This route uses Kailua Road and Keolu Drive. 70 (Westbound: Kailua/MCBH/Maunawili) (Eastbound: Lanikai/Kailua Town) 8AM-2PM: starts in Maunawili, goes through Kailua Town, circles on Mokapu Blvd (enters & exits Kaneohe Marine Corps Base), and loops route. 2PM-7PM: starts at busstop on the corner of Hamakua Drive & Kailua Road, passes by Kailua Beach Park, circles around Lanikai, circles around Maunawili, and loops route.