Guidebook for Guests
Arts & Culture
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a Polynesian-themed theme park and living museum located in Laie, on the northern shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and dedicated on October 12, 1963, the PCC occupies 42 acres owned by nearby Brigham Young University–Hawaii. https://www.polynesia.com
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a Polynesian-themed theme park and living museum located in Laie, on the northern shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and dedicated on October 12, 1963, the PCC occupies 42 acres owned by nearby Brigham Young University–Hawaii. https://www.polynesia.com
Get a true history lesson of the Hawaiian isles and it's monarchy. Beautiful. Make a day of it!
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StGet a true history lesson of the Hawaiian isles and it's monarchy. Beautiful. Make a day of it!
Amazing place to visit on a rainy day.
Call for hours at 808-532-8700
21 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art School
1111 Victoria StAmazing place to visit on a rainy day.
Call for hours at 808-532-8700
Parks & Nature
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdGreat for walking in nature. Hilly. Stunning views.
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdOne of the worlds most beautiful beaches.
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayA must see. 40 minutes to the south. Breath taking! Snorkeling.
Lovely beach, within walking distance. Limited parking so go early if you're going to drive.
39 locals recommend
Kalama Beach Park
248 N Kalaheo AveLovely beach, within walking distance. Limited parking so go early if you're going to drive.
Food Scene
Assaggio Kailua
354 Uluniu St Italian cuisine: Close, reasonably priced dinners, and delicious.
Cinnamon's
315 Uluniu StLocal style open-air or enclosed breakfast or lunch spot.
New Mui Kwai Chop Suey
132 Oneawa StGood, reasonably priced Chinese food. The closest to our home.
Outstanding Korean food. May be ordered for takeout or dinning in. No reservations. Walk-in only.
13 locals recommend
Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
25 Kaneohe Bay DrOutstanding Korean food. May be ordered for takeout or dinning in. No reservations. Walk-in only.
Beautiful restaurant overlooking the Ko'olau Golf course, with full service bar for a wonderfully enjoyable evening.
Honey’s Restaurant
45-550 Kionaole RdBeautiful restaurant overlooking the Ko'olau Golf course, with full service bar for a wonderfully enjoyable evening.
If you love seafood, this is the place to go in Kailua. With a great atmosphere, overlooking a calming canal flowing to the sea.
44 locals recommend
Nico's Kailua
970 N Kalaheo AveIf you love seafood, this is the place to go in Kailua. With a great atmosphere, overlooking a calming canal flowing to the sea.
Roy's has always been a fabulous place to eat, and now there's one in KAILUA. You'll find them in the old "Macy's" building next to CVS Pharmacy.
57 locals recommend
Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers StRoy's has always been a fabulous place to eat, and now there's one in KAILUA. You'll find them in the old "Macy's" building next to CVS Pharmacy.
Shopping
Enclosed mall, 15 minutes away by car. Macy's is the primary department store. Lots of places to eat.
77 locals recommend
Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha HwyEnclosed mall, 15 minutes away by car. Macy's is the primary department store. Lots of places to eat.
The largest shopping center in Hawaii. Be ready to shop till you drop.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe largest shopping center in Hawaii. Be ready to shop till you drop.
Designer-brand outlet shops. Clothing, shoes, bags and jewelry. Fun, Fun, Fun.
167 locals recommend
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StDesigner-brand outlet shops. Clothing, shoes, bags and jewelry. Fun, Fun, Fun.
Sightseeing
What can I say, it's WAIKIKI.
35 minutes away. Over the Pali on the southwest side of the island.
231 locals recommend
Waikīkī
What can I say, it's WAIKIKI.
35 minutes away. Over the Pali on the southwest side of the island.
The Pali Highway will take you through the tunnels to an entry road to the PALI LOOKOUT for an awesome view of Kailua and Kaneohe.
Pali Highway
The Pali Highway will take you through the tunnels to an entry road to the PALI LOOKOUT for an awesome view of Kailua and Kaneohe.
Drive around the island and view our outstanding coastline. Stop and visit the many historic and scenic spots. Pack a picnic or visit any of the great places to eat along the way.
Kamehameha Highway
Kamehameha HighwayDrive around the island and view our outstanding coastline. Stop and visit the many historic and scenic spots. Pack a picnic or visit any of the great places to eat along the way.
This short, sometimes narrow trail features 2 military bunkers and a panoramic view of Lanikai Beach. This trail is one of the most picturesque and pleasant Oahu hiking trails.
92 locals recommend
Lanikai Pillboxes
This short, sometimes narrow trail features 2 military bunkers and a panoramic view of Lanikai Beach. This trail is one of the most picturesque and pleasant Oahu hiking trails.
Entertainment & Activities
Municipal course, reasonably priced and challenging.
Let me know if golf lessons are needed, they can be arranged.
10 locals recommend
Pali Golf Course
lot 45-050 Kamehameha HwyMunicipal course, reasonably priced and challenging.
Let me know if golf lessons are needed, they can be arranged.
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwyEnjoyable place for everyone. A little pricy, but worth it.
Every loves to go to the zoo! Pack a lunch and picnic on the lawns or purchase your eats at the park.
334 locals recommend
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveEvery loves to go to the zoo! Pack a lunch and picnic on the lawns or purchase your eats at the park.
Add the aquarium to your Waikiki visit. Will only take about half a day but extremely enjoyable.
197 locals recommend
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua AveAdd the aquarium to your Waikiki visit. Will only take about half a day but extremely enjoyable.
Olomana Golf Club
41-1801 Kalanianaʻole HwyReasonably priced, beautiful course. Call ahead for tee time.
While you're out shopping you can take in a movie at the Windward Mall. Multiple selections and times.
17 locals recommend
Regal Windward
46-056 Kamehameha HwyWhile you're out shopping you can take in a movie at the Windward Mall. Multiple selections and times.
This ranch is the "Jurassic Park" filming site. Lots to see, lots to do. Including private nature reserve, ATVs, zip-line, beaches and tours. Allow 3 hours to see everything.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyThis ranch is the "Jurassic Park" filming site. Lots to see, lots to do. Including private nature reserve, ATVs, zip-line, beaches and tours. Allow 3 hours to see everything.
This golf club is nestled down at the base of the Ko'olau mountains. Absolutely beautiful. Full 18 hole golf course, bar and full service restaurant. Pricey, but worth it.
10 locals recommend
Ko'olau Golf Club
45-550 Kionaole RdThis golf club is nestled down at the base of the Ko'olau mountains. Absolutely beautiful. Full 18 hole golf course, bar and full service restaurant. Pricey, but worth it.
Essentials
Foodland
108 Hekili StThe closest to our home.
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrHas everything you'll need plus a pharmacy.
Handy, quick stop department store. Find all you need at one location. Reasonably priced.
83 locals recommend
Target
345 Hahani StHandy, quick stop department store. Find all you need at one location. Reasonably priced.