Food Scene
600 Kailua Rd
600 Kailua RoadDelicious burritos made with fresh ingredients and local produce. (808) 261-4291
Delicious crepe restaurant. Casual and reasonable. Excellent selection of teas also. "No ka oi" means "the best". (808) 263-4088, www.crepesnokaoi.com. New location at 143 Hekili St.
143 Hekili St
143 Hekili StreetDelicious crepe restaurant. Casual and reasonable. Excellent selection of teas also. "No ka oi" means "the best". (808) 263-4088, www.crepesnokaoi.com. New location at 143 Hekili St.
Excellent local restaurant that uses local and organic produce. Takeout also available. 808-266-4646. www.uahiislandgrill.com.
131 Hekili St
131 Hekili StreetExcellent local restaurant that uses local and organic produce. Takeout also available. 808-266-4646. www.uahiislandgrill.com.
Excellent local cafe and market. This location is right by Kailua Beach. (808) 262-4359, www.kalapawaimarket.com
306 S Kalaheo Ave
306 South Kalaheo AvenueExcellent local cafe and market. This location is right by Kailua Beach. (808) 262-4359, www.kalapawaimarket.com
Delicious coffee shop/deli (open 7:00am until dinner starts) and dinner restaurant (Mon-Thu 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5-9:30pm, Sun 4-9pm) Seating on first come, first served basis.
750 Kailua Rd
750 Kailua RoadDelicious coffee shop/deli (open 7:00am until dinner starts) and dinner restaurant (Mon-Thu 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5-9:30pm, Sun 4-9pm) Seating on first come, first served basis.
Modern italian/american restaurant that also features kiawe wood fired brick oven pizzas. Fresh local meats and produce. Located next to Foodland supermarket. (808) 888-8933, www.primahawaii.com
108 Hekili St
108 Hekili StreetModern italian/american restaurant that also features kiawe wood fired brick oven pizzas. Fresh local meats and produce. Located next to Foodland supermarket. (808) 888-8933, www.primahawaii.com
Fabulous breakfast spot. Very popular, so the earlier the better. Open daily 7am-2pm. (808) 261-8724, www.cinnamons808.com
315 Uluniu St
315 Uluniu StreetFabulous breakfast spot. Very popular, so the earlier the better. Open daily 7am-2pm. (808) 261-8724, www.cinnamons808.com
"Globally inspired island cuisine." A bit pricey, but really nice and delicious. "Shady Hour" food and drink specials, Tue-Sun 3-6pm. (808) 262-2898, www.grovekailua.com
33 Aulike St
33 Aulike Street"Globally inspired island cuisine." A bit pricey, but really nice and delicious. "Shady Hour" food and drink specials, Tue-Sun 3-6pm. (808) 262-2898, www.grovekailua.com
Casual, inexpensive, vegetarian/vegan, healthy, delicious, local, family-run. Eat at the restaurant or take it to beautiful Waimanalo Beach. Open 7 days 9am-5pm. www.ailovenalo.com
41-1025 Kalanianaole Hwy
41-1025 Kalanianaʻole HighwayCasual, inexpensive, vegetarian/vegan, healthy, delicious, local, family-run. Eat at the restaurant or take it to beautiful Waimanalo Beach. Open 7 days 9am-5pm. www.ailovenalo.com
Spectacular jungle/mountain setting. Go early and walk in the gardens below. Go in by 5:30 to get first dibs on the seats by the railing overlooking the gardens. (808) 247-6671, www.haleiwajoes.com
46 Haiku Rd
46 Haiku RoadSpectacular jungle/mountain setting. Go early and walk in the gardens below. Go in by 5:30 to get first dibs on the seats by the railing overlooking the gardens. (808) 247-6671, www.haleiwajoes.com
46-18 Kamehameha Hwy
46-18 Kamehameha HighwayFabulous local Chinese restaurant. www.pahke.com. 808-235-4505.
Funky, down-home diner-style Japanese restaurant that combines the quintessential essence of Japanese home cooking with local Hawaiian style and service. 808-235-2613.
46-148 Kahuhipa St
46-148 Kahuhipa StreetFunky, down-home diner-style Japanese restaurant that combines the quintessential essence of Japanese home cooking with local Hawaiian style and service. 808-235-2613.
Shopping
345 Hahani St
345 Hahani StreetRecently opened new Target Store.
808-489-9319
Shopping center opposite the Windward Mall. Here you'll find Safeway supermarket, Long's drugstore, FedEx Kinko's, and a few good restaurants (Ichiriki, Teddy's Bigger Burgers, Kenko-ya Japanese).
46-047 Kamehameha Hwy
46-047 Kamehameha HighwayShopping center opposite the Windward Mall. Here you'll find Safeway supermarket, Long's drugstore, FedEx Kinko's, and a few good restaurants (Ichiriki, Teddy's Bigger Burgers, Kenko-ya Japanese).
Located in the Windward City Shopping Center, 5 minutes from home. Foodland supermarket...Long's Drugs (great for cheap souvenirs, everyday items, etc.)...and lots of stores and eateries.
45-480 Kamehameha Hwy
45-480 Kamehameha Highway Located in the Windward City Shopping Center, 5 minutes from home. Foodland supermarket...Long's Drugs (great for cheap souvenirs, everyday items, etc.)...and lots of stores and eateries.
638 Kailua Rd
638 Kailua RoadExcellent thrift store. (808) 261-1756
Largest shopping center on Windward side. Home to Regal Cinemas, Sears, Macy's, Sports Authority, recently renovated food court, and a variety of stores.
www.windwardmall.com
45-056 Kamehameha Hwy
45-056 Kamehameha HighwayLargest shopping center on Windward side. Home to Regal Cinemas, Sears, Macy's, Sports Authority, recently renovated food court, and a variety of stores.
www.windwardmall.com
Everything Else
This is the closest urgent care clinic to the cottage. Open 7 days, 8am-9pm. 808-234-1094. www.windwardurgentcare.com
45-1141 Kamehameha Hwy
45-1141 Kamehameha HighwayThis is the closest urgent care clinic to the cottage. Open 7 days, 8am-9pm. 808-234-1094. www.windwardurgentcare.com
335 Hahani St
335 Hahani StreetNext to and near lots of Kailua restaurants and stores.
46-36 Kamehameha Hwy
46-036 Kamehameha HighwayPost Office located next to Windward Mall.
Sightseeing
Great way to embrace the various cultures of Polynesia, and enjoy cultural performances. Don't miss Laie Point Lookout while you are in the area.
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy
55-370 Kamehameha HighwayGreat way to embrace the various cultures of Polynesia, and enjoy cultural performances. Don't miss Laie Point Lookout while you are in the area.
Stunningly beautiful lookout point. Crashing surf, dramatic rock formations, miles of coastal view. You'll see La‘ie Point signs on Kamehameha Hwy, (HI-83W) just after the Polynesian Cultural Center
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Taman tepi jalan negeri Laie Point
Hawaii 83Stunningly beautiful lookout point. Crashing surf, dramatic rock formations, miles of coastal view. You'll see La‘ie Point signs on Kamehameha Hwy, (HI-83W) just after the Polynesian Cultural Center
Tours and rentals in walking distance to Kailua Beach. Kayak, windsurf, standup paddle, snorkel, surf, kitesurf. (808) 262-2555, www.kailuasailboards.com
130 Kailua Rd
130 Kailua RoadTours and rentals in walking distance to Kailua Beach. Kayak, windsurf, standup paddle, snorkel, surf, kitesurf. (808) 262-2555, www.kailuasailboards.com
Like Bellows Beach alongside it, this is an absolutely magnificent beach. Never crowded, set amongst pine trees with the Ko'olau Mountains as backdrop, and a view to the Makapu'u Lighthouse Point.
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Taman Pantai Waimānalo
41-741 Kalanianaʻole HwyLike Bellows Beach alongside it, this is an absolutely magnificent beach. Never crowded, set amongst pine trees with the Ko'olau Mountains as backdrop, and a view to the Makapu'u Lighthouse Point.
Along with Waimanalo, our favorite beach. Absolutely stunning, never crowded. This is a military beach (Bellows Air Force Base) and is open to the public only Friday noon through Sunday midnight.
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Bellows Field Beach Park
41-43 Kalanianaʻole HwyAlong with Waimanalo, our favorite beach. Absolutely stunning, never crowded. This is a military beach (Bellows Air Force Base) and is open to the public only Friday noon through Sunday midnight.
Park on Kailuana Place. Walk and turn left onto Kalaheo, and head down beach access path 90A. Just a couple minutes' walk from car to beach, with even fewer people around.
848 N Kalaheo Ave
848 North Kalaheo AvenuePark on Kailuana Place. Walk and turn left onto Kalaheo, and head down beach access path 90A. Just a couple minutes' walk from car to beach, with even fewer people around.
Replica of 950-yr old temple in Japan, built in 1968 to commemorate 100-year anniversary of first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. Gorgeous location at foot of Ko'olau Mountains. http://www.byodo-in.com
47-200 Kahekili Hwy
47-200 Kahekili HighwayReplica of 950-yr old temple in Japan, built in 1968 to commemorate 100-year anniversary of first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. Gorgeous location at foot of Ko'olau Mountains. http://www.byodo-in.com
Great 2-3 hour hike along river, through jungle, with swimming hole and waterfall at top. http://hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov/trail.php?TrailID=OA+15+092
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Maunawili Falls Trailhead
1201-1209 Kelewina StGreat 2-3 hour hike along river, through jungle, with swimming hole and waterfall at top. http://hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov/trail.php?TrailID=OA+15+092
Fabulous hike on paved trail. Look for migrating humpback whales November through May. http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/oahu/index.cfm?hike_id=23
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse
Makapu‘u Lighthouse RoadFabulous hike on paved trail. Look for migrating humpback whales November through May. http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/oahu/index.cfm?hike_id=23
Great picnic spot. Botanicals from around the world. Closes at 4:00pm. Grab a plate lunch from "Masa and Joyce's" at the strip mall at Luluku/Kamehameha Hwy. www1.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/hmbg.htm
45 Luluku Rd
45 Luluku RoadGreat picnic spot. Botanicals from around the world. Closes at 4:00pm. Grab a plate lunch from "Masa and Joyce's" at the strip mall at Luluku/Kamehameha Hwy. www1.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/hmbg.htm
Great 45-minute loop hike two minutes' drive or 15 minutes' walk away. Another hidden gem with superb view over Kaneohe Bay at the top. Maintained by the Friends of Kokokahi.
45-226 Kokokahi Pl
45-226 Kokokahi PlaceGreat 45-minute loop hike two minutes' drive or 15 minutes' walk away. Another hidden gem with superb view over Kaneohe Bay at the top. Maintained by the Friends of Kokokahi.
Little-known gem of a hike. Take Kionaole Rd all the way to First Presbyterian Church. Trailhead at end of the driveway, corner of parking lot furthest from church. Turn left just before water tank.
45-550 Kionaole Rd
45-550 Kionaole RoadLittle-known gem of a hike. Take Kionaole Rd all the way to First Presbyterian Church. Trailhead at end of the driveway, corner of parking lot furthest from church. Turn left just before water tank.
The main beach park, larger than Kalama Beach Park. Parking lot entrance is closer to the canal on map. Buzz's Restaurant across the street. Kalapawai Market, kayak & surf rentals close by.
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Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdThe main beach park, larger than Kalama Beach Park. Parking lot entrance is closer to the canal on map. Buzz's Restaurant across the street. Kalapawai Market, kayak & surf rentals close by.
Easy access to gorgeous Kailua Beach. If parking lot is full, park on a nearby side street off the other side of Kalaheo Ave. Public restrooms and outdoor showers. Parking lot is locked at 6:00pm.
248 N Kalaheo Ave
Easy access to gorgeous Kailua Beach. If parking lot is full, park on a nearby side street off the other side of Kalaheo Ave. Public restrooms and outdoor showers. Parking lot is locked at 6:00pm.
Just 2 minutes' drive from home!!
ZIPLINE: 808-665-3753. Wed - Sun 10am-5pm
MINI-PUTT: 808-247-6464. Wed & Thu 9am-5pm
Fri, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm.
www.bayviewminiputt.com
45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr
45-285 Kaneohe Bay DriveJust 2 minutes' drive from home!!
ZIPLINE: 808-665-3753. Wed - Sun 10am-5pm
MINI-PUTT: 808-247-6464. Wed & Thu 9am-5pm
Fri, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm.
www.bayviewminiputt.com
Perhaps the best combination of a hike that is easy, short and absolutely spectacular. Say no more.
382 Kaelepulu Dr
382 Kaelepulu DrivePerhaps the best combination of a hike that is easy, short and absolutely spectacular. Say no more.
Essentials
Located in the Kailua Town Center next to Long's (location of Thursday evening farmers market). Open 7am to 10pm seven days a week. (808) 263-6800, www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/kailua/
629 Kailua Rd
629 Kailua RoadLocated in the Kailua Town Center next to Long's (location of Thursday evening farmers market). Open 7am to 10pm seven days a week. (808) 263-6800, www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/kailua/
Locally-owned organic and natural supermarket. The prepared foods are also outstanding! Highly recommended. 7:30am - 10:00pm, 7 days a week. (808) 262-3838, www.downtoearth.org
201 Hamakua Dr
201 Hamakua DriveLocally-owned organic and natural supermarket. The prepared foods are also outstanding! Highly recommended. 7:30am - 10:00pm, 7 days a week. (808) 262-3838, www.downtoearth.org
Convenient Safeway grocery store. Excellent local wine store next door - Tamura's Fine Wines.
25 Kaneohe Bay Dr
25 Kaneohe Bay DriveConvenient Safeway grocery store. Excellent local wine store next door - Tamura's Fine Wines.
Every Thursday, 5-7:30pm. This is the quintessential farmers market -- vibrant, popular and lots of fun. Takes place in the parking lot right next to Long's Drug Store.
609 Kailua Rd
609 Kailua RoadEvery Thursday, 5-7:30pm. This is the quintessential farmers market -- vibrant, popular and lots of fun. Takes place in the parking lot right next to Long's Drug Store.
Arts & Culture
Located near Kailua shopping area, and just a few blocks the other direction from Kailua Beach.
Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:00pm,
Tue/Thu 1:00-8:00pm,
Fri 1:00-5:00pm,
Sun Closed.
239 Kuulei Rd
239 Kuulei RoadLocated near Kailua shopping area, and just a few blocks the other direction from Kailua Beach.
Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:00pm,
Tue/Thu 1:00-8:00pm,
Fri 1:00-5:00pm,
Sun Closed.
Located on main road, Kamehameha Highway, close to Windward Mall.
Hours:
Sun/Tue/Thu 10:00am-5:00pm,
Mon/Wed 10:00-8:00pm,
Fri 1:00-5:00pm,
Sat Closed.
45-829 Kamehameha Hwy
45-829 Kamehameha HighwayLocated on main road, Kamehameha Highway, close to Windward Mall.
Hours:
Sun/Tue/Thu 10:00am-5:00pm,
Mon/Wed 10:00-8:00pm,
Fri 1:00-5:00pm,
Sat Closed.