Lanikai Beach
30-40 minutes from our homes
Turquoise waters and powdery sand make this one of the worlds top beaches
Lanikai Beach is often named among the most beautiful beaches in the world for its calm turquoise water and soft white sand. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding, this beach offers stunning views of the Mokulua Islands. Arrive early to find parking and enjoy a peaceful morning swim or sunrise walk.
- From the homes
- 30-40 minutes
- Hours
- Open daily, 24 hours
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- Kailua Beach Park, 526 Kawailoa Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
- Phone
- (808) 261-2727
- Website
- Official website
- Type
- beach
- beach
- swimming
- kayaking
- scenic
Getting there from the homes
Lanikai Beach is 30-40 minutes from our homes in Ka'a'awa. Most of the drive is on Kamehameha Highway along the windward coast, so leave a little extra time on weekends and in the late afternoon, when traffic through Kaneohe builds. Check the hours above before you set out; they change seasonally.
Guides that cover Lanikai Beach
- Lanikai Beach: A Complete Visitor's GuideLanikai Beach in Oahu, Hawaii. Discover everything you need to know about its beauty, activities, transportation, cultural insights, and insider tips.10 min read
- Windward Coast Day Trip: Complete ItineraryThe Windward Coast , Oahu's eastern shore, offers landscapes dramatically different from the resort-lined south shore or the surf-focused North Shore.
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- Photography Trip to Oahu: Best Locations by Time of DayOahu presents photographers with a remarkable diversity of subjects, from dramatic volcanic landscapes to vibrant marine life.
Stay nearby
Either of our Ka'a'awa oceanfront homes makes an easy base for visiting Lanikai Beach and exploring the windward coast.