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Sight Nuuanu, Kailua & Lanikai

Nuuanu Pali Lookout

A sight in Nuuanu, Kailua & Lanikai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning Jan 1.

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Nuuanu Pali Lookout in Nuuanu, Kailua & Lanikai
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Why go

Windy lookout at the top of the Pali Highway with a view of the green Koolau cliffs and the windward coast.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Kailua & Lanikai, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 place to shop. The closest of our other picks is Kalapawai Market, 4.6 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Nuuanu
Price
$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning Jan 1

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Kailua & Lanikai. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Kalapawai Market

    Green general store at the beach road since 1932, now selling coffee, sandwiches and beach supplies.

    Shopping · 4.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Buzz's Original Steakhouse

    Wood-paneled steakhouse across from Kailua Beach since the 1960s, with a salad bar and grilled fish.

    Food · 4.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Kailua Beach Park

    Long, soft-sand beach with calm water, a park with showers, and kayak rentals to the Mokulua islets.

    Outdoors · 4.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Lanikai Pillbox Trail

    Short, steep climb up Kaiwa Ridge to old concrete bunkers with views over Lanikai and the islets.

    Outdoors · 5.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    James Beard–honored family spot for kalua pig, pipikaula short ribs and lau lau.

    Food · Oahu · 5.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Family-run Hawaiian lunch spot open since 1946, known for pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.

    Food · Waikiki · 5.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Nuuanu Pali Lookout is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Kailua & Lanikai

Nuuanu Pali Lookout is our only sight pick in Kailua & Lanikai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Kailua & Lanikai guide.

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 Nuuanu Pali Lookout 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
21.36701, -157.79302
Destination
Kailua & Lanikai, Hawaii

Nuuanu Pali Lookout: quick answers

How much time do you need at Nuuanu Pali Lookout?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Nuuanu Pali Lookout. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Nuuanu Pali Lookout?

Our pick: Morning Jan 1. Insider tip: Stop on the drive over to Kailua; it is often windy and cool.

Which TripsCircle routes include Nuuanu Pali Lookout?

Nuuanu Pali Lookout appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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