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Shows & concerts
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Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show
Attractions
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Cruises & boat tours
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Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Bumper Tube Adventures
Tours & day trips
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & City Tour with Battleship Missouri Option
Adventure & outdoor
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Jungle Expedition Tour at Kualoa Ranch
What to do in Kailua
Discover the most popular places to visit in Kailua
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Lanikai Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkeling spots while in the area.
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Kailua Beach
With just-right waves and refreshing breezes, this is one of the best beaches on O’ahu to learn how to windsurf or kitesurf.
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Kailua Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua Bay Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Kalama Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kalama Beach Park, a lovely green space in Kailua. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Kailua at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
You can take time to visit Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead during your travels to Kailua. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa Campus
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa Campus as part of your travels around Kailua. Add the area's temples or shops to your travel plans.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Kailua
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Lanikai
While Lanikai isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Kalama Tract
If you're spending some time in Kalama Tract, Kailua Bay Beach and Kalama Beach Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Enchanted Lake
When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Coconut Grove
While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kalama Beach Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Maunawili
Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Keolu Hills
Keolu Hills might not have many top sights, but Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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