Things to do around Kailua

YOU ARE HERE! A 4-minute walk from the house, Kailua Beach has amazing sunrises and was just ranked #1 beach in the U.S.

About 2 miles down the road, Lanikai beach is perfect for stand-up paddle boarding and is considered "most beautiful" in Hawaii

15 miles to the south, one of the most beautiful scenic drives to the #1 snorkeling preserve anywhere in Hawaii (info here)

A short 10 mile drive to Makapu'u beach and Makapu'u lighthouse trail hike where you will see lots of whales Dec-Apr

Just 7 miles away, one of the most secluded and quiet beaches on Oahu, great for boogie boarding (more stunning pix)

Next door in Kaneohe (5 mi), this restaurant overlooks a spectacular botanical garden you can explore

A great cultural experience, wonderful for kids, learn about all the Polynesian islands and the night fire show - WOW!!

Famous Bonzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach and more feature international surf competitions in the Winter

All those pineapples at your grocery store - this is where they grow! Come see (and taste) them at the source! (tour info)

Nestled in the  mountains in central Oahu, very close by UH, hike through a rain forest to a spectacular water fall

5 minutes away, a short 1-mile hike to the top of Kaiwa ridge, the views of Kailua Bay will blow you away

Known by locals as Chinaman's hat, Kualoa mountain range meets the beach at this beautiful beach park just 15 miles north