Guidebook for Kailua

Melissa
Guidebook for Kailua

Food Scene

The food is great, and it's right next to the Kailua canal, a beautiful spot to eat on a warm Hawaiian night. Even President Obama eats here when he's in the neighborhood.
136 locals recommend
Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa Rd
136 locals recommend
The food is great, and it's right next to the Kailua canal, a beautiful spot to eat on a warm Hawaiian night. Even President Obama eats here when he's in the neighborhood.
You can't visit Hawaii without getting a shave ice from Island Snow!
61 locals recommend
Island Snow Hawaii
130 Kailua Rd
61 locals recommend
You can't visit Hawaii without getting a shave ice from Island Snow!
Our favorite burgers in the neighborhood. Served aloha style - worth the wait!
Mahaloha Burger
143 Hekili St
Our favorite burgers in the neighborhood. Served aloha style - worth the wait!
Great local store for snacks, gelato and coffee.
86 locals recommend
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua Rd
86 locals recommend
Great local store for snacks, gelato and coffee.
Great healthy breakfasts! Reminds us of New Zealand cuisine. Avocado Toast with fresh local ingredients!
39 locals recommend
Over Easy
418 Kuulei Rd
39 locals recommend
Great healthy breakfasts! Reminds us of New Zealand cuisine. Avocado Toast with fresh local ingredients!

Parks & Nature

Just a short stroll to Kailua Beach Park, perfect for walking, jogging, bike riding, games and picnics. The adjacent beach is also very popular with paddleboarders, wind surfers and swimmers.
200 locals recommend
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa Rd
200 locals recommend
Just a short stroll to Kailua Beach Park, perfect for walking, jogging, bike riding, games and picnics. The adjacent beach is also very popular with paddleboarders, wind surfers and swimmers.
Ranked 'Most Beautiful Beach in the World' - visit our local beach and you'll see why. Golden sands, calm blue water and a gorgeous view across to the twin Mokulua Islands make this beach a true paradise.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
276 locals recommend
Ranked 'Most Beautiful Beach in the World' - visit our local beach and you'll see why. Golden sands, calm blue water and a gorgeous view across to the twin Mokulua Islands make this beach a true paradise.

Shopping

As of March 2017 the Farmers Market takes place each Thursday night in the parking lot near Long's Drug Store and Whole Foods Market in Kailua Town Center. Perfect for local food and produce - go with an empty stomach and you'll leave happy!
32 locals recommend
Kailua Farmers Market
609 Kailua Rd
32 locals recommend
As of March 2017 the Farmers Market takes place each Thursday night in the parking lot near Long's Drug Store and Whole Foods Market in Kailua Town Center. Perfect for local food and produce - go with an empty stomach and you'll leave happy!
Expensive, but if you want the best selection for organic this is da place. The windward bar has great food and a noteworthy selection of microbrews.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
370 locals recommend
Expensive, but if you want the best selection for organic this is da place. The windward bar has great food and a noteworthy selection of microbrews.
Sunday Mornings from 9-12. Check out the local organic fruits and vegetables. Fresh coconut water, green smoothies, plenty of great local food to start off your Sunday right.
17 locals recommend
Kailua Elementary School
315 Kuulei Rd
17 locals recommend
Sunday Mornings from 9-12. Check out the local organic fruits and vegetables. Fresh coconut water, green smoothies, plenty of great local food to start off your Sunday right.

Essentials

Our iconic general store selling groceries, coffee, liquor and gelato.
70 locals recommend
Kalapawai Historic Market
306 S Kalaheo Ave
70 locals recommend
Our iconic general store selling groceries, coffee, liquor and gelato.