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Home in Kailua
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviewsLanikai Ohana Hale: Tropical Cottage w/Pool, Lanai
Rental unit in Waianae
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 244 reviewsMakaha Makai-Oceanfront
Place to stay in Kailua
5 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviewsNai’a Suite at La Bella’s-Walk to Beach-Licensed
Guesthouse in Kailua
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviewsKailua Surf Shack: Your Hawaiian Adventure!
Condo in Honolulu
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviewsWaikiki Beach Condo with Free Parking
Guest suite in Kailua
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsAloha Suite
Condo in Honolulu
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviewsPanoramic Ocean View/ Full Kitchen/2603A
Serviced apartment in Honolulu
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews32FL Ocean Mountain View cozy studio in waikiki
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Home in Haleiwa
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviewsHaleiwa Waterfront House
Camper/RV in Kailua
5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsBudget Hawai'i Camper Van | Camping Gear Included
Home in Waialua
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsOne of a kind Beach front 2brm ocean and mnt views
Condo in Kapolei
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsAulani Disney Resort&Spa Studio!
Bungalow in Haleiwa
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviewsBird Of Paradise TVU-1868 - Ke Iki Beach Bungalows
Guesthouse in Waianae
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviewsStudio- Ocean View Hideaway
Rental unit in Honolulu
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviewsBreathtaking: Balcony Bliss at Wayfinder Waikiki
Treehouse in Honolulu
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviewsSecluded Mahina Treehouse
Your guide to Lanikai
All About Lanikai
The eastern windward shores of Oahu are home to some of the most stunning white-sand beaches and clear tropical waters on the Hawaiian Islands. Among these, Lanikai Beach is a secluded stretch of beach adorned with shady palms and aquamarine waters that provide a picturesque backdrop to the swimmers, kayakers, and kite surfers that dot the landscape.
Facing the sea, you will be greeted with an expansive vista, with the Mokulua Islands springing up from the waters. Turning inland, the towering Ko’olau Range dominates the scenery with its jagged peaks and dense tropical vegetation. The metropolitan area of Honolulu, with all of its big-city cultural offerings, lies about 30 minutes away.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lanikai
The Hawaiian Islands’ tropical climate maintains pristine weather conditions for most of the year, so there’s no bad time to stay in a Lanikai vacation rental. Brilliant sunny days, deep blue skies, and trade wind breezes drifting through palm canopies characterize the average weather of Oahu. Minor seasonal variations do exist between the summer and winter months, however. The winters, for example, tend to bring heavier rains and slightly cooler temperatures, while the summers are the hottest and driest times of the year.
The Hawaiian islands’ unique ecologies feature a surprising array of microclimates and locality-based variations in weather. Some regions will experience regular heavy rainfall, while a community just a few miles away could be experiencing dryness.
Top things to do in Lanikai
Mokulua Islands
Lying just about a mile offshore of Lanikai Beach, the Mokulua Islands are a protected seabird sanctuary. Kayaking and paddleboarding are the most common ways to reach the pair of islands, and on calm days the trip is relatively quick and easy. Sea turtles and crabs frequent the surrounding waters, along with migratory birds and whales in the winter. Once you’ve arrived, you can hike the islands or find a secluded beach for swimming and lounging.
Pillbox Hike
This moderate two-mile out-and-back hiking trail begins just up the road from the Lanikai Beach parking area and traces the Kaiwa Ridgeline. The path culminates at a lookout over the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, with the two Mokulua Islands in the foreground. Sitting atop the hill’s apex is a World War II-era pillbox overlooking the tropical landscape below. If you’re an early riser, this is an especially great hike to do at sunrise.
Downtown Kailua
Kailua is a seaside town on Kailua Bay, a short five-minute drive from Lanikai Beach. It has a vibrant downtown area running along the coast, with trendy cafes, creative eateries, and cozy bookstores, making this small town a wonderful spot for afternoon explorations before dipping in the ocean.
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