Guidebook for Kailua
Food Scene
The chef Jason is awesome. He is also a skin diver and the fish is fresh. He is a gourmet chef. Bring your own wine and Safeway is right next door.
45 locals recommend
The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrThe chef Jason is awesome. He is also a skin diver and the fish is fresh. He is a gourmet chef. Bring your own wine and Safeway is right next door.
Kailua Farmers Market
609 Kailua RdThursday night or Sunday morning great farmers markets.
Great breakfast you will not forget right here in Kailua town.
51 locals recommend
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
1020 Keolu DriveGreat breakfast you will not forget right here in Kailua town.
Cinnamon's
315 Uluniu StFantastic local style food breakfast and brunch and lunch.
Best fresh fish and music on weekends. Try the furikake ahi you can find. Nico is a chef from Paris who moved to Hawaii.
44 locals recommend
Nico's Kailua
970 N Kalaheo AveBest fresh fish and music on weekends. Try the furikake ahi you can find. Nico is a chef from Paris who moved to Hawaii.
Drinks & Nightlife
Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdHas a great little bar you can also eat at.
In Honolulu great business and you can sit and eat dinner and have drinks.
47 locals recommend
Blue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalākaua AvenueIn Honolulu great business and you can sit and eat dinner and have drinks.
Parks & Nature
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highwayfantastic snorkeling but better to avoid on Sat or Sunday
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrNot far from the house. Great nature hike.
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa Rdwonderful for the day, sandy beaches and calm warm ocean
Lanikai Beach
White sand beach and flat no wave ocean.
Hike a cement walking path and see the east and south shore at the same time. In winter months you see whales usually December through March..
261 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailHike a cement walking path and see the east and south shore at the same time. In winter months you see whales usually December through March..
You can rent a kayak out to the calm sandbar with beautiful turquoise colors.
24 locals recommend
Kaneohe Sandbar
47-86 Kamehameha HwyYou can rent a kayak out to the calm sandbar with beautiful turquoise colors.
Moderate hiking trail ... google it. After the hike you can jump in the water under the falls.
43 locals recommend
Maunawili Falls
Moderate hiking trail ... google it. After the hike you can jump in the water under the falls.
Kahana Bay Beach Park
52-222 Kamehameha HwyTranquil, safe and beautiful ambiance.
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdEasy walking around the park and walking.
Sightseeing
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwySee dolphin shows and marine sea life
Entertainment & Activities
30 minute drive but can do a lot of activities and evan ATV and a sail ride. Horseback riding.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy30 minute drive but can do a lot of activities and evan ATV and a sail ride. Horseback riding.
Bob Twogood is a wold class kayaker who rents kayaks and takes you on tours also.
9 locals recommend
Twogood Kayaks Hawaii
134 Hamakua DrBob Twogood is a wold class kayaker who rents kayaks and takes you on tours also.
Aaron's Dive Shop
307 Hahani StSnorkeling and diving lessons and tours.
Arts & Culture
Exhibits and live shows of all different Polynesian cultures in one place. Stay for the evening show.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Exhibits and live shows of all different Polynesian cultures in one place. Stay for the evening show.
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StUnique collection of cultural artifacts
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
300 Aolele StHas great cars