Photo of Kailua Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Kailua Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kailua Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Kailua Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kailua Beach and the settlement

Photo of Kailua Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.5

Very good

Kailua Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kailua Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kailua Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kailua Elks Lodge is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Kailua Beach?

There are 35 places to stay in the Kailua Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4582147&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kalama Room</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7085930&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gorgeous Renovated 1937 Plantation Style Beach House 50 Steps to the Center of the Beach home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6231677&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kailua Beachside home</a></li></ul>

Kailua, United States

#30 out of 282 in Hawaii

8.5

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Kailua • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pinky's Pupu Bar & Grill

6.4 - Pleasant 390m

Restaurant Burger King

7.2 - Good 400m

Restaurant Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors Aikahi

500m

Bar Kailua Elks Lodge

1km

Bar Sessions Bar + Lounge

9.8 - Exceptional 1.1km

Brunch Restaurant Cinnamon's Restaurant Kailua

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Indian Restaurant Ganesh Dosa

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Bottleheads

9.8 - Exceptional 1.1km

Bar Manoa Chocolate Hawaii

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Park Kalama Beach Park

250m

Park Kailua District Park

1.3km

Park Kailua Beach Park - Parking

1.4km

Park Kailua Beach Park

1.6km

Park Kaelepulu Park

1.6km

Park Enchanted Lake Community Park

2.6km

Hiking Area Lanikai Pillbox Trail

2.8km

Park Lanikai Beach

2.9km

Park Lanikai Park

2.9km

Playground Playground

7.5km

Supermarket Times Supermarket - Kailua

1.4km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

1.4km

Grocery Store Down to Earth Organic & Natural Kailua

1.5km

Sandwich Shop Nalu Health Bar & Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Grocery Store Target Grocery

1.7km

Grocery Store Safeway

1.8km

Grocery Store Safeway

3.4km

Sandwich Shop Subway

7.6 - Very good 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop Dave's Ice Cream at Waimanalo

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction ʻAikahi Community Park

810m

Tourist Attraction Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Paepae o He'eia

9.8 - Exceptional 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Kāneʻohe District Park

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Heʻeia Neighborhood Park

8.8 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Kama'aina Kayak and Snorkel Eco-Ventures

9.4 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction ハートリーフ

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside

7.1km

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About

Kailua Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 30th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 16.7 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Kailua settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Kailua Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lanikai Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Kailua Beach is located in Hawaii within Kailua, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the O'ahu island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Kailua • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pinky's Pupu Bar & Grill

6.4 - Pleasant 390m

Restaurant Burger King

7.2 - Good 400m

Restaurant Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors Aikahi

500m

Bar Kailua Elks Lodge

1km

Bar Sessions Bar + Lounge

9.8 - Exceptional 1.1km

Brunch Restaurant Cinnamon's Restaurant Kailua

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Indian Restaurant Ganesh Dosa

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Bottleheads

9.8 - Exceptional 1.1km

Bar Manoa Chocolate Hawaii

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Park Kalama Beach Park

250m

Park Kailua District Park

1.3km

Park Kailua Beach Park - Parking

1.4km

Park Kailua Beach Park

1.6km

Park Kaelepulu Park

1.6km

Park Enchanted Lake Community Park

2.6km

Hiking Area Lanikai Pillbox Trail

2.8km

Park Lanikai Beach

2.9km

Park Lanikai Park

2.9km

Playground Playground

7.5km

Supermarket Times Supermarket - Kailua

1.4km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

1.4km

Grocery Store Down to Earth Organic & Natural Kailua

1.5km

Sandwich Shop Nalu Health Bar & Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Grocery Store Target Grocery

1.7km

Grocery Store Safeway

1.8km

Grocery Store Safeway

3.4km

Sandwich Shop Subway

7.6 - Very good 6.7km

Ice Cream Shop Dave's Ice Cream at Waimanalo

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction ʻAikahi Community Park

810m

Tourist Attraction Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Paepae o He'eia

9.8 - Exceptional 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Kāneʻohe District Park

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Heʻeia Neighborhood Park

8.8 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Kama'aina Kayak and Snorkel Eco-Ventures

9.4 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction ハートリーフ

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside

7.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

340m from the beach

Gorgeous Renovated 1937 Plantation Style Beach House 50 Steps to the Center of the Beach home

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Located at nearest locality

Kailua • 1.3km from center

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730m from the beach

Kailua Beachside home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kailua • 1.7km from center

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970m from the beach

7 Good

Kalama Room

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kailua • 1.7km from center

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15.3km from the beach

7.5 Very good

COZY STUDIO IN PARADISE

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kailua • 13.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

What to do in Kailua Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Kailua Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Kailua Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Kailua Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Kailua Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Kailua Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Connected beach

Kailua Beach Park Kailua Beach Park

8.5 Excellent

Popular beach 2.8km

Lanikai Beach Lanikai Beach

8.5 Excellent

4.2km

Fort Hase Beach Fort Hase Beach

7.6 Very good

5.1km

Bellows Field Beach Park Bellows Field Beach Park

8.3 Very good

5.3km

North Beach North Beach

7.9 Very good

5.8km

Bellow Surf Spot Beach Bellow Surf Spot Beach

8.3 Very good

5.9km

Coconut Island Beach Coconut Island Beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.4km

Secret Beach Secret Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Kailua • 1.6km

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 16.7km

Transport

Airport

BLW • 6.6km

Bus Station

Kuulei Rd + Kailua Rd • 1.4km

Train Station

Monsarrat Avenue • 17km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.5 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.5 Very good

Alina Jexa

10 Exceptional

I visited this stunning beach in September and absolutely loved it. The beach boasts beautiful golden sand and the water has a mesmerizing emerald hue. What I particularly enjoyed about this place was its peaceful and uncrowded atmosphere.

February 2024

Laine Zeph

10 Exceptional

On weekdays, the beach was not too crowded and offered fantastic waves. Even on the weekends, when it was a bit busier, there was still ample space available. There is a small parking lot as well as street parking in close proximity. Additionally, there are showers and bathrooms available. However, we did not spot any lifeguards during our visits.

February 2024

Jaslyn K

10 Exceptional

Without a doubt, my favorite beach on Oahu! It has long stretches of soft, white sandy beach, with consistently blue water and gentle waves. It's ideal for wading as the water remains shallow for quite a distance, and there are no rocks to worry about. I even brought my floaty to spend hours floating here. The waves gently lap the shore, so if you prefer crashing waves, you should head to Makena for that experience. There is plenty of sandy beach space for families to spread out, and a few trees provide some shade as well. Additionally, there are proper bathrooms and shower areas available.

February 2024

Kai K.

10 Exceptional

I absolutely adore this beach! The sand has a nice density, making it easy to walk on without sinking. It's incredibly clean, peaceful, and incredibly relaxing. If only I could stay here forever! Surprisingly, there are no seagulls in sight, only pigeons and chickens. It's simply stunning.

February 2024

René Dupont

10 Exceptional

This beach has quickly become my go-to spot, just like many others who have visited. Fortunately, we were able to find accommodation nearby, allowing us the convenience of strolling over to the beach. Although it can get a bit crowded for my liking on Fridays and Saturdays, it remains a serene and delightful place to unwind or take a leisurely stroll. The beach spans approximately 2 miles, making it a truly enjoyable experience to wander from one end to the other.

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Kailua Beach?

The Kailua Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Kailua Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kailua Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Kailua Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Kailua Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Kailua Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Kailua Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Kailua Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kailua Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kailua Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kailua Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kailua Elks Lodge is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kailua Beach?

There are 35 places to stay in the Kailua Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kailua Beach from parking?

The Kailua Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Kailua Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Kailua Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are ʻAikahi Community Park located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kailua Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kailua Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 24°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.