Outdoors Kailua & Lanikai
Kailua Beach Park
An outdoor spot in Kailua & Lanikai, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Midday Jan 1.
Why go
Long, soft-sand beach with calm water, a park with showers, and kayak rentals to the Mokulua islets.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Kailua & Lanikai, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Buzz's Original Steakhouse and Kalapawai Market.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- Kailua
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Midday Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Kailua & Lanikai. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Buzz's Original Steakhouse
Wood-paneled steakhouse across from Kailua Beach since the 1960s, with a salad bar and grilled fish.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Kalapawai Market
Green general store at the beach road since 1932, now selling coffee, sandwiches and beach supplies.
Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Lanikai Pillbox Trail
Short, steep climb up Kaiwa Ridge to old concrete bunkers with views over Lanikai and the islets.
Outdoors · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Lanikai Beach
Narrow strip of white sand in a residential neighborhood, facing the twin Mokulua islets.
Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line - 5Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Windy lookout at the top of the Pali Highway with a view of the green Koolau cliffs and the windward coast.
Sight · 4.8 mi straight-line - 6Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Protected volcanic bay with reef snorkeling and green sea turtles.
Outdoors · Oahu · 9.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Kailua Beach Park is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in Kailua & Lanikai run from 75°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Kailua Beach Park itself, we suggest: Midday Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for Kailua & Lanikai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kailua & Lanikai weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Kailua Beach Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 21.39659, -157.72592
- Destination
- Kailua & Lanikai, Hawaii
Kailua Beach Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Kailua Beach Park?
Plan on about 2 hours at Kailua Beach Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Kailua Beach Park?
Our pick: Midday Jan 1. Insider tip: Park here and walk to Lanikai, which has no public parking.
Is Kailua Beach Park free?
Yes, we list Kailua Beach Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Kailua Beach Park?
Kailua Beach Park appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Kailua Beach Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kailua & Lanikai.
Plan Kailua & Lanikai
- Kailua & Lanikai travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit Kailua & Lanikai weather by month
- Waikiki to Kailua & Lanikai 11 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.