Parks & Nature
Makapu'u Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayEasy Paved hike. Great views.
Lanikai Beach
Waves are smaller over here if you have young children
Waimanalo Beach
It can't get much closer or nicer.
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyStock up for the week.
Closest Safeway to the house and is 1 of 3 in Kailua. There is also one by Costco in Hawaii Kai.
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Safeway
200 Hamakua DrClosest Safeway to the house and is 1 of 3 in Kailua. There is also one by Costco in Hawaii Kai.
Target
345 Hahani StGreat for all those last minute things you forgot :)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdShima's Supermarket
41-1606 Kalanianaʻole HwyClosest Grocery Store. Good fresh fish deli.
7-11 in Waimanalo doesn't sell beer but Bobby's does.
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Bobby's At Waimanalo Inc
867 Kalanianaʻole Hwy7-11 in Waimanalo doesn't sell beer but Bobby's does.
Sightseeing
Ukubuka kweNu'uanu Pali
Nuuanu Pali DriveGreat view of the Windward side
Great hike. Its paved the whole way. Bring water.
During whale season (Dec-April) go on a calm day with no waves and wind and you are pretty much guaranteed to see humpback whales.
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailGreat hike. Its paved the whole way. Bring water.
During whale season (Dec-April) go on a calm day with no waves and wind and you are pretty much guaranteed to see humpback whales.
Another great beach to check out. Kailua bay is a Mecca for kite and windsurfing.
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Kailua Beach
Another great beach to check out. Kailua bay is a Mecca for kite and windsurfing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kailua
Variety of resturaunts, bars, and shoppig
Great fresh fish specials, steaks and salad bar.
Watch out for their Mai Tais. They only let you have 3.
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Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdGreat fresh fish specials, steaks and salad bar.
Watch out for their Mai Tais. They only let you have 3.
Food scene
Keneke's
41-685 Kalanianaʻole HwyLocal Plate lunch. Also open for breakfast.
Burgers, Fish, Steaks.
Ono is the Hawaiian word for good...and it is.
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Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack
41-037 Wailea StBurgers, Fish, Steaks.
Ono is the Hawaiian word for good...and it is.
Dave's Ice Cream at Waimanalo
41-1537 Kalanianaʻole HwyBar and Grill. Opens early for football season on Sundays. Usually has every game on.
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The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrBar and Grill. Opens early for football season on Sundays. Usually has every game on.
Amazing mountain and sunset views. Great menu. Sunday brunch is fantastic.
They don't take reservations go early, put your name in and take a stroll threw there botanical garden. Gazebo over the pond is great place for some family pictures. Bring bread and feed the fish and turtles.
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Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku RdAmazing mountain and sunset views. Great menu. Sunday brunch is fantastic.
They don't take reservations go early, put your name in and take a stroll threw there botanical garden. Gazebo over the pond is great place for some family pictures. Bring bread and feed the fish and turtles.