Guidebook for Kailua

Helen
Guidebook for Kailua

Food Scene

If you want to grab a quick and filling breakfast try their bombers. My favorite is the Chuns featuring kalua pork and bacon; try it loaded for extra kick! They also make great milkshakes.
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Kono's
131 Hekili Street
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If you want to grab a quick and filling breakfast try their bombers. My favorite is the Chuns featuring kalua pork and bacon; try it loaded for extra kick! They also make great milkshakes.
There is another location near Kailua Beach but that is for a quick bite or to go. The Cafe and Deli also offers quick breakfast items and has a nice bakery selection, dinner is where it's at. They have a great wine list and a varied upscale menu. Eating on the back lanai can be quite romantic with the lights strung in the trees.
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Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
750 Kailua Rd
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There is another location near Kailua Beach but that is for a quick bite or to go. The Cafe and Deli also offers quick breakfast items and has a nice bakery selection, dinner is where it's at. They have a great wine list and a varied upscale menu. Eating on the back lanai can be quite romantic with the lights strung in the trees.
Kailua Farmers market is in the Whole Foods parking lot/ If your a foodie it is a must. So many amazing food stands and live music. Get there early so you can have a chance to check it out. It finishes at 7pm. Sunday morning is another Farmer's Market at the Kailua Elementary School. Great coffee, baked goods, breakfast and fresh produce. Starts at 0700. Also the Saturday Farmer's Market from 0730-1130 by Diamond Head is pretty popular. It has a huge array of food stands, produce, and lots of samples and entertainment. Parking is at the Kapiolani Community College. This place def gets crowded so if you can get there earlier and maybe hike Diamond Head first and then head down for breakfast.
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KailuaTown Farmers’ Market
640 Ulukahiki Street
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Kailua Farmers market is in the Whole Foods parking lot/ If your a foodie it is a must. So many amazing food stands and live music. Get there early so you can have a chance to check it out. It finishes at 7pm. Sunday morning is another Farmer's Market at the Kailua Elementary School. Great coffee, baked goods, breakfast and fresh produce. Starts at 0700. Also the Saturday Farmer's Market from 0730-1130 by Diamond Head is pretty popular. It has a huge array of food stands, produce, and lots of samples and entertainment. Parking is at the Kapiolani Community College. This place def gets crowded so if you can get there earlier and maybe hike Diamond Head first and then head down for breakfast.
Known for their macadamia nut pancakes. Pancakes are delicious - fluffy and super fresh. The macadamia sauce is delicious. The place is def popular and you will be waiting for a table but well worth the wait.
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Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
1020 Keolu Drive
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Known for their macadamia nut pancakes. Pancakes are delicious - fluffy and super fresh. The macadamia sauce is delicious. The place is def popular and you will be waiting for a table but well worth the wait.
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Over Easy
418 Kuulei Rd
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Savory or sweet crepes. Both are delicious!!
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Crepes No Ka Oi
143 Hekili St
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Savory or sweet crepes. Both are delicious!!
Excellent Pizza, prices and selection. This location taste better than the one right in Kailua. Only a few more miles away. Love their spinach and garlic!
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Boston's Pizza
25 Kaneohe Bay Dr
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Excellent Pizza, prices and selection. This location taste better than the one right in Kailua. Only a few more miles away. Love their spinach and garlic!
Amazing margaritas! Try the Liliko flavored or Strawberry. Huge and worth the money. They don't go easy on the tequila - so be careful. Mexican food not bad for Hawaii.
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Mexico Lindo
600 Kailua Rd
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Amazing margaritas! Try the Liliko flavored or Strawberry. Huge and worth the money. They don't go easy on the tequila - so be careful. Mexican food not bad for Hawaii.
Right by Kailua Beach and the Obama's favorite location for shaved ice.
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Island Snow Hawaii
130 Kailua Rd
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Right by Kailua Beach and the Obama's favorite location for shaved ice.
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Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
25 Kaneohe Bay Dr
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Sit outside and people watch while enjoying pizza and beer.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
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Sit outside and people watch while enjoying pizza and beer.
California Pizza Kitchen at Kailua Town Center
609 Kailua Rd
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Champa Thai of Kailua
306 Kuulei Rd
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Panda Express
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Fast, cheap, and delicious Japanese Ramen soups, fried rice and gyoza combination meals.
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Rai Rai Ramen
124 Oneawa St
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Fast, cheap, and delicious Japanese Ramen soups, fried rice and gyoza combination meals.

Parks & Nature

Places close to Kailua that are definitely worth visiting. The last few on the list are not in Kailua, but worth visiting if you have the time.
The hike is a light-moderate workout as it's mostly uphill but is completely doable for adults and children (I've seen toddlers and people carrying infants on their back) The views are stunning and the graffiti covered pillbox makes for a nice photo backdrop.
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Lanikai Pillboxes
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The hike is a light-moderate workout as it's mostly uphill but is completely doable for adults and children (I've seen toddlers and people carrying infants on their back) The views are stunning and the graffiti covered pillbox makes for a nice photo backdrop.
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Maunawili Falls
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Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail. The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, also known as the Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline, is the second most popular of all the Oahu hiking trail
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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
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Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail. The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, also known as the Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline, is the second most popular of all the Oahu hiking trail
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Lanikai
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Kailua Beach
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Templo Byodo-In
47-200 Kahekili Hwy
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Miradouro de Halona Blowhole
8483 HI-72
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Baía de Hanauma
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
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Not an easy hike, but an amazing view from the top! Go early.
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Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road
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Not an easy hike, but an amazing view from the top! Go early.
An easy hike. Go on Saturday and then hit the farmers market afterwards. Go early.
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Diamond Head
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An easy hike. Go on Saturday and then hit the farmers market afterwards. Go early.

Essentials

Close to the apartment and has all the essentials. Long's has a great selection of souvenirs and local food items.
Target is a great one-stop shop in Kailua. You can pick up your groceries, pharmacy needs, and souvenirs all in one place. Their prices are generally better than the traditional grocery stores in the area (although their selection isn't as great for some items).
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Target
100 Ho'okele St
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Target is a great one-stop shop in Kailua. You can pick up your groceries, pharmacy needs, and souvenirs all in one place. Their prices are generally better than the traditional grocery stores in the area (although their selection isn't as great for some items).
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
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Longs Drugs
45 480 Kaneohe Bay Dr
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Foodland
108 Hekili St
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Closest to the apartment, but there are other locations in Kailua.
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Safeway
200 Hamakua Dr
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Closest to the apartment, but there are other locations in Kailua.
"Kailua Beach Adventures is the most complete water sports company in Hawaii with an emphasis on improving stewardship for our natural environment through education and enjoyment. We provide kayak rentals and guided tours, snorkeling rentals, stand up paddle boards and beach activities. Our shop is located one block from Kailua Beach Park"
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Kailua Beach Adventures
130 Kailua Rd
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"Kailua Beach Adventures is the most complete water sports company in Hawaii with an emphasis on improving stewardship for our natural environment through education and enjoyment. We provide kayak rentals and guided tours, snorkeling rentals, stand up paddle boards and beach activities. Our shop is located one block from Kailua Beach Park"