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- Snorkeling
- Picnic at the beach
- Enjoying various activities
A great location on the Windward coast, Kailua Beach attracts many visitors for its beautiful white sand, crystal clear turquoise water and
the many different activities undertaken ... moreat the beach. It is often cited as Hawaii's beach and was ranked as the finest American beach in 1998. 2.5 miles long and some 50 to 150 in width, a steady trade wind that makes it the perfect destination for Windsurfing and Kitesurfing. One of the prominent figures and first World Champion of windsurfing and Professional Windsurfers Association Hall of Fame inductee, Robby Naish,
grew up in Kailua.
In close proximity from Kailua Beach are other islands. To the east are the islands of Mokulua, or "twin islands" and Lanikai Beach. On the west side is Kalama beach. Kailua Beach offers a great environment, family-friendly. The beach includes many
facilities such as picnic area, showers, and parking space.
At Kailua town, restaurants and shops line up on the road toward the beach. The local cuisine is very delicious. President Obama treated his family to some shave ice which is something worth trying.
Snorkeling,
surfing, kayaking, sailing are but some of the activities to undertake.
While snorkeling, you can explore the coral reef and a diversity of marine life. Kailua Beach is a very popular touristic destination in Hawaii well known throughout the world. It is consistently rated as one of America's best beaches.
Features: Bathroom, Drinking water, Food for purchase, Lifeguards, Parking, Picnic tables, Showers
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- Some 3000 birds living on the island
- Kayaking to the island
- Various water sports
Type: Beach, Landmark, Surf Break
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- Snorkeling
- Sailing
- Sun bathing
In the Hawaiian language, Lanikai means "royal sea" or "heavenly sea". Lanikai Beach is on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii, having as neighbor Kailua Beach. The beach is one of ... moreAmerica's finest and frequently highly ranked in the world. It is quite small, just about 1/2 mile long and located adjacent to an upper-class residential area, it can only be accessed through public access beach paths.
Lanikai Beach is a popular gem for its soft sand, blue water, and gentle trade winds. The beach is perfect for various water activities, particularly swimming, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and of course for
sunbathing. Not far offshore from the beach is Mokulua (the two islands) which many adventurers seek the opportunity to paddle across from the beach.
Locals believe that the real name of the beach is
Kaohao (meaning "the tying"). Legend has it that a high chief by the name of Hanoi used to beat up his two wives, Konane. He would tie them together using a loincloth and lead them to the beach where the canoes were. The name Kaohao was eventually given to the beach because of the incident that had taken place.
Lanikai
beach is often quite empty during weekdays, but becomes extremely crowded on weekends and particularly during peak season period. The beach has been the perfect location for many photo shoots of renowned models. It provides fantastic moonrise scenery because of its position being on the east side of the island.
Although a public beach, the land is not owned by the state and unlike other beaches in Hawaii, it is not a county beach. There is a lack of facilities such as restrooms, showers or parking or lifeguards.
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- Kayaking to the islands
- Exploring the lava formation underwater
- The diversity of marine life
Just off the coast of Lanikai Beach are the twin islands of Mokulua (the name meaning "two islands" in Hawaiian). The islands were also known
as "Mokes" (twin islands). Both islands ... moreare sea bird sanctuaries protected by the State of Hawaii. Some area is off limit and protected by law, particularly the small islet is off-limits to visitors, but during the day, the beach on North Mokulua is open to the public.
North
Mokulua, known as Moku Nui, has a peak that is 225 feet high. The island is 1000 feet by 800 feet in diameter with steep cliffs on the north, east and southeast sides. A beautiful sandy beach can be found on the west side. South Mokulua, known as Mokuiki, only consists of a single hump of 150 feet in height. It is smaller in size than North Mokulua, 875 feet by 700 feet in diameter. On its western side it has a rocky coral beach.
Reaching the island can be undertaken by kayaking from Kailua Beach about 1.6 miles offshore, which would take about 45 minutes to two hours depending on the experience of the kayaker. Persons seeking a bit of adventure often journey out to Mokulua
islands for fun and excitement. Paddling to the islands is quite easy when the ocean is calm, but becomes difficult when surf winds are blowing. The waves flow around both islands on their approach and clash together in front of them. On certain days, the current may be quite strong with waves coming from a side angle which can be hard for an inexperienced kayaker to not flip over. Also, often the ocean may seem calm and flat when looked from the shore, but on the way the waves may be
suddenly larger.
The area is a great place for snorkeling as there are many underwater lava formation quite interesting to explore. An abundant diversity of marine life can also be seen; turtles, rock crabs, wedge-tailed Shearwaters, and on occasions during the winter, dolphins or humpback whales. There are also special trails in Moku Nui for rock climbers.
Type: Beach, Landmark, Offshore Island
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