Food scene
Is across the street from the Kailua Beach Park , has fresh fish and good steaks, and cocktails that can't be beat. Try the garlic artichoke or calamari steak pupus ( appetizers)!
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Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdIs across the street from the Kailua Beach Park , has fresh fish and good steaks, and cocktails that can't be beat. Try the garlic artichoke or calamari steak pupus ( appetizers)!
The Beet Box Cafe
66-437 Kamehameha HwyFresh, local food that is vegetarian and delicious.
Uahi Island Grill
33 Aulike StLocal Hawaiian style food preparation, fresh fish.
Local favorite hang out for coffee, deli, small general store at the Kailua Beach Park.
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Kalapawai Historic Market
306 S Kalaheo AveLocal favorite hang out for coffee, deli, small general store at the Kailua Beach Park.
Favorite local restaurant for breakfast, Hawaiian style prepared food.
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Over Easy
418 Kuulei RdFavorite local restaurant for breakfast, Hawaiian style prepared food.
Kono's
131 Hekili StreetKalua Pork sandwiches are a local favorite.
Great muffins and coffee pit stop, dining in our outside environment, interesting and delicious food items on menu.
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Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua RdGreat muffins and coffee pit stop, dining in our outside environment, interesting and delicious food items on menu.
Bob's Pizzeria
130 Kailua RdThis is a local favorite for pizza.
Easy ‘Que
767 Kailua RdGood barbeque ribs and interesting side dishes.
great fresh food , sandwich wraps on lunch menu are yummy !
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Nalu Health Bar & Cafe
131 Hekili Stgreat fresh food , sandwich wraps on lunch menu are yummy !
Baci Bistro
30 Aulike StWhen you crave Italian food this is the preferred restaurant !
Hibachi
515 Kailua RdBest Poke (uncooked fish with many flavor options) in Kailua !
Our local favorite grocery store. Good poke too ! Just give them your phone number to receive a card and be a preferred customer to qualify for discounts... just takes a minute to do ! This is worth it because food prices in Hawaii are UP THERE!
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Foodland
108 Hekili StOur local favorite grocery store. Good poke too ! Just give them your phone number to receive a card and be a preferred customer to qualify for discounts... just takes a minute to do ! This is worth it because food prices in Hawaii are UP THERE!
Fresh produce, great selection of drinks and prepared foods that are vegetarian and delicious. You can eat in our out!
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Down to Earth Organic & Natural Kailua
573 Kailua RdFresh produce, great selection of drinks and prepared foods that are vegetarian and delicious. You can eat in our out!
Lots of friends say this is a favorite restaurant for well prepared, fresh food.
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The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrLots of friends say this is a favorite restaurant for well prepared, fresh food.
Best prices for produce members of Amazon who can get the discounted price. Also has the best fresh baked bread such as Sour Dough and Spelt. There is a great selection of meat and fish, and all the other goods you can find at Whole Foods on the "mainland".
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdBest prices for produce members of Amazon who can get the discounted price. Also has the best fresh baked bread such as Sour Dough and Spelt. There is a great selection of meat and fish, and all the other goods you can find at Whole Foods on the "mainland".
Mexico Lindo
600 Kailua RdFriends have recommended this restaurant for Mexican food.
Easy ‘Que
767 Kailua RdGreat Ribs and side dishes
City/town information
Casual, beach and surfer scene along with restored Western style buildings. There is a marina, shops and restaurants and large open air parks for picnics and beaches. Our favorite restaurant in town is Rajanee for Thai food.
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Haleiwa
Casual, beach and surfer scene along with restored Western style buildings. There is a marina, shops and restaurants and large open air parks for picnics and beaches. Our favorite restaurant in town is Rajanee for Thai food.
Sightseeing
This has the best snorkeling. You need to make a reservation ahead of time on line.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayThis has the best snorkeling. You need to make a reservation ahead of time on line.
This has great snorkeling and isn't organized as far as making reservation. Park at the parking lot across from Woodland at Pupukea on the north shore. The trail is rocky to enter the water. Don't go when waves are big in the winter time.
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Sharks Cove
This has great snorkeling and isn't organized as far as making reservation. Park at the parking lot across from Woodland at Pupukea on the north shore. The trail is rocky to enter the water. Don't go when waves are big in the winter time.
This is walking distance from the studio. There are great 360 degree views of the ocean since it is situated above Lanikai, and mountains.
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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrThis is walking distance from the studio. There are great 360 degree views of the ocean since it is situated above Lanikai, and mountains.
This hike is just on the other side of the tunnel up the Pali Hwy, approx . 20 min drive from the studio. You can park on the road but be sure to take your possessions with you due to break ins. It is a loop trail with swimming hole access. Super fun !
Judd Trail
4022 Nuuanu Pali DriveThis hike is just on the other side of the tunnel up the Pali Hwy, approx . 20 min drive from the studio. You can park on the road but be sure to take your possessions with you due to break ins. It is a loop trail with swimming hole access. Super fun !
This is just a 15 minute drive to park at the trailhead, hike through the bamboo forest and up the creek to see the 200 foot water fall . It is located on the other side of the tunnel on the Pali Hwy. You will see parking at the turn off for Nuuanu Pali Rd. Bring your possessions with you due to auto break ins.
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Lulumahu Falls
4459 HI-61This is just a 15 minute drive to park at the trailhead, hike through the bamboo forest and up the creek to see the 200 foot water fall . It is located on the other side of the tunnel on the Pali Hwy. You will see parking at the turn off for Nuuanu Pali Rd. Bring your possessions with you due to auto break ins.
It is a half mile from the studio, and a two mile Long Beach. If the parking lot is busy at the Kailua Beach Park drive further along down Kalaheo and you can check out other access trails and park in nearby neighborhoods, or check out Kalama Beach Park which is also on Kailua Beach.
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Kailua Beach
It is a half mile from the studio, and a two mile Long Beach. If the parking lot is busy at the Kailua Beach Park drive further along down Kalaheo and you can check out other access trails and park in nearby neighborhoods, or check out Kalama Beach Park which is also on Kailua Beach.
Neighborhoods
In downtown Kailua, you can find 5 grocery stores, restaurants, breweries, a wine tasting bar, hardware store, medical facilities, surf shops, car rentals, bike rentals, kayak rentals, surf shops, clothing stores and boutiques.
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Kailua
In downtown Kailua, you can find 5 grocery stores, restaurants, breweries, a wine tasting bar, hardware store, medical facilities, surf shops, car rentals, bike rentals, kayak rentals, surf shops, clothing stores and boutiques.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Imikhuba namasiko
Remove shoes before entering someone's home, clothing
Take off shoes when entering a home; this is a local custom.
For packing advice : during the summer months it is not necessary to bring many clothing "layers" since the temperatures are relatively warm in the evenings and get pretty hot during the afternoons when not right on the ocean.
Okufanele ukupakishe
Bring comfortable slip-on shoes, lightweight clothes
During the winter months I wear a long sleeved shirt or light weight sweat shirt at night. The attire is casual and beach oriented. Many people wear sandals called "slippers" which are flip flops and are appropriate to wear in any social scene.