Guidebook for Kailua
Food Scene
Excellent for breakfast or lunch local favorites Furikake Ahi or Mochiko Chicken. Their breakfast items and homemade desserts are great too.
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The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrExcellent for breakfast or lunch local favorites Furikake Ahi or Mochiko Chicken. Their breakfast items and homemade desserts are great too.
Starbucks
539 Kailua RdNo need to explain. Most people love Star Bucks .
Nico's Kailua is awesome ! The owner is a talented chef serving up seafood entrees that would cost twice as much at a fine dining restaurant. They have a variety of tasty items at the Poke bar . My favorite is Furikake poke . Full service bar there too .
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Nico's Kailua
970 N Kalaheo AveNico's Kailua is awesome ! The owner is a talented chef serving up seafood entrees that would cost twice as much at a fine dining restaurant. They have a variety of tasty items at the Poke bar . My favorite is Furikake poke . Full service bar there too .
Zippy's first opened in 1966 and grew to 24 locations though out Hawaii . Zippy's best known for their chili and fried chicken but they have a wide variety on the menu . Most have both take out and dine in . Most locations open late some 24 hours .
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Zippy's Kailua
44 Oneawa StZippy's first opened in 1966 and grew to 24 locations though out Hawaii . Zippy's best known for their chili and fried chicken but they have a wide variety on the menu . Most have both take out and dine in . Most locations open late some 24 hours .
Moke's very popular breakfast spot in Kailua . Finding parking is a challenge usually long line but worth the wait . Have to try the Lilikoi pancakes. Lunch menu is sandwiches, soups and salads . Great food and budget friendly.
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Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StMoke's very popular breakfast spot in Kailua . Finding parking is a challenge usually long line but worth the wait . Have to try the Lilikoi pancakes. Lunch menu is sandwiches, soups and salads . Great food and budget friendly.
Over Easy is fairly new to Kailua but is quickly becoming the favorite breakfast spot to many locals and visitors. Plenty of parking near by. It gets a bit crowded mornings but the crispy pancakes are worth the wait.
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Over Easy
418 Kuulei RdOver Easy is fairly new to Kailua but is quickly becoming the favorite breakfast spot to many locals and visitors. Plenty of parking near by. It gets a bit crowded mornings but the crispy pancakes are worth the wait.
Kailua Farmers Market is 5-7:30 pm Thursday nights at the Kailua Town Center. The perfect event to showcase local produce,music,home made products and food stands from restaurants in Kailua.
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Kailua Farmers Market
609 Kailua RdKailua Farmers Market is 5-7:30 pm Thursday nights at the Kailua Town Center. The perfect event to showcase local produce,music,home made products and food stands from restaurants in Kailua.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Shack is a sports bar close by with good food at reasonable price. Burgers,sandwiches,salads,14 oz. ribeye,ribs,chiken wings and local plate lunch favorites like Kalbi,chicken katsu and teri beef. Good food and drinks.
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The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrThe Shack is a sports bar close by with good food at reasonable price. Burgers,sandwiches,salads,14 oz. ribeye,ribs,chiken wings and local plate lunch favorites like Kalbi,chicken katsu and teri beef. Good food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
Lanikai means "Heavenly Sea" and you will understand the meaning once you arrive. Lanikai is just a little past Kailua beach park over a slight hill. At the top of you already can see two Mokulua islands just off shore. Skip past beach access 1 and 2 because it's just rocky reef. Beach access 3-7 are best. Pristine warm water,powder fine sand with Mokulua islands in the background is why Lanikai beach so popular.
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Lanikai Beach
Lanikai means "Heavenly Sea" and you will understand the meaning once you arrive. Lanikai is just a little past Kailua beach park over a slight hill. At the top of you already can see two Mokulua islands just off shore. Skip past beach access 1 and 2 because it's just rocky reef. Beach access 3-7 are best. Pristine warm water,powder fine sand with Mokulua islands in the background is why Lanikai beach so popular.
Sightseeing
Lanikai Pillbox hike is steep at begining so wear good shoes and some water. The rest of hike is easy about 30 minutes. At the top is two cement bunkers functioned as Coast Artillery observation stations in 1943. So it was built to have the best view point. For that reason many visitors hike for the best picture opportunity on the island.
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Lanikai Pillboxes
Lanikai Pillbox hike is steep at begining so wear good shoes and some water. The rest of hike is easy about 30 minutes. At the top is two cement bunkers functioned as Coast Artillery observation stations in 1943. So it was built to have the best view point. For that reason many visitors hike for the best picture opportunity on the island.
I used to hike Maunawili Falls frequently growing up in Kailua. Not many visitors knew of this trail back then. Now it has become a very popular hike for tourists. The 2 mile trail is well marked and maintained by the city and county. The trail is very rough and muddy in areas and you will be crossing the stream. It's a very beautiful rain forrest hike the waterfall is awesome. You can easily climb up and jump off waterfall at several different heights into pool below.
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Maunawili Falls
I used to hike Maunawili Falls frequently growing up in Kailua. Not many visitors knew of this trail back then. Now it has become a very popular hike for tourists. The 2 mile trail is well marked and maintained by the city and county. The trail is very rough and muddy in areas and you will be crossing the stream. It's a very beautiful rain forrest hike the waterfall is awesome. You can easily climb up and jump off waterfall at several different heights into pool below.
Essentials
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrSafeway all the essentials , groceries,bakery and fresh poke.
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrCloser distance than other Safeway for essentials.
Target
345 Hahani StTarget store always a good source to get what you need.
Entertainment & Activities
Kailua Cinemas is only .8 miles down the road. This theater features recliner seating and the price for tickets,food and drinks are cheaper than Honolulu.
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Kailua Cinemas
1090 Keolu DrKailua Cinemas is only .8 miles down the road. This theater features recliner seating and the price for tickets,food and drinks are cheaper than Honolulu.
Kualoa is a working ranch still raising cattle,sheep,fish,shrimp and oysters. They offer activities like horse back riding,ATV,zipline and bus tours to where iconic movies were filmed on the property. Over 50 movies and TV shows including,Jurasic Park,Jurasic World,Hawaii Five-0,Godzilla,King Kong and Jumanji.
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyKualoa is a working ranch still raising cattle,sheep,fish,shrimp and oysters. They offer activities like horse back riding,ATV,zipline and bus tours to where iconic movies were filmed on the property. Over 50 movies and TV shows including,Jurasic Park,Jurasic World,Hawaii Five-0,Godzilla,King Kong and Jumanji.