Shopping Kailua & Lanikai
Kalapawai Market
A place to shop in Kailua & Lanikai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning Jan 1.
Why go
Green general store at the beach road since 1932, now selling coffee, sandwiches and beach supplies.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Kailua & Lanikai, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Buzz's Original Steakhouse and Kailua Beach Park. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Shopping · Food
- Neighborhood
- Kailua
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Morning 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 · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Kailua Beach Park
Long, soft-sand beach with calm water, a park with showers, and kayak rentals to the Mokulua islets.
Outdoors · 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 · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4Lanikai Beach
Narrow strip of white sand in a residential neighborhood, facing the twin Mokulua islets.
Outdoors · 1.0 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 · 4.6 mi straight-line - 6Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Protected volcanic bay with reef snorkeling and green sea turtles.
Outdoors · Oahu · 9.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Kalapawai Market 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 Kalapawai Market itself, we suggest: Morning Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for Kailua & Lanikai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kailua & Lanikai weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 21.39743, -157.72987
- Destination
- Kailua & Lanikai, Hawaii
Kalapawai Market: quick answers
How much time do you need at Kalapawai Market?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Kalapawai Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Kalapawai Market?
Our pick: Morning Jan 1. Insider tip: Pick up sandwiches here on the way to the beach.
Which TripsCircle routes include Kalapawai Market?
Kalapawai Market appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Kalapawai Market 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.