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1. Lanikai Beach (Mokulua's)
- 'Lanikai' means "heavenly sea," and the name is fitting for this small neighborhood in Kailua. Lanikai Beach, which consistently ranks among the... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Much of this gorgeous beach has eroded over the years, so if you are looking for an area to spread out...
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2. Kailua Beach Park
- This beach lies on Oahu's east shore in Kailua Bay. It is a world-class windsurfing destination and an all around good spot for water sports. The... read more
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3. Hawaiian Isle Adventures
- Touted as the best adventure tour on O'ahu, this day-long outing includes hiking, snorkeling, and boogie boarding. Start your morning with a leisurely... read more
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4. Lanikai Beach
This is one of the best places on Oahu to greet the sunrise. Watch the sky slowly move from pitch black to wisps of gray to burnt orange as the...
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5. Kailua Information Center
- The Kailua Visitor Information Center manned by knowledgeable volunteer ambassadors awaits first-time visitors who come to this lovely beachside... read more
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6. Kawainui Marsh
- Kawainui Marsh is the largest remaining wetland in Hawaii. It's an 830-acre picturesque home to four species of Hawaii's endangered and endemic... read more
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7. Ulupo Heiau State Historical Monument
- The Ulupo Heiau (Night of Inspiration) is a sacred Native Hawaiian temple located in Kawainui Marsh. Ulupo is one of the first temples to be built... read more
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8. Alii Antiques of Kailua II
Abandon all restraint, particularly if you have a weakness for vintage Hawaiiana. Koa lamps and rattan furniture from the 1930s and 1940s, hula...
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9. Maunawili Falls Trail
- Hike along a meandering trail off the Pali Highway in the Ko'olau rainforest to beautiful Maunawili Falls, a large swimming hole fed by a waterfall... read more
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10. Lanikai Pillboxes Hike
- The short hike up to the "pillboxes," or Lanikai bunkers, on Ka'iwa Ridge offers a bird's eye view of the Mokulua Islands and a sweeping view of... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Kailua. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
