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Condo in Honolulu
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 280 reviewsOcean ∘ City ∘ Mountain views in the ❤️ of Waikiki
Condo in Kahuku
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviewsModern & Contemporary North Shore Oahu Condo
Condo in Honolulu
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviewsFull Remodeled/ Panoramic Ocean View/ Full Kitchen
Condo in Kahuku
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsThe Coloradoan
Condo in Kahuku
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews♥ North Shore Paradise at Turtle Bay ♥
Villa in Kapolei
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsStudio Suite Ko Olina and MARRIOTT Beach Club
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsHonu Hideout at Turtle Bay
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsAlamoana Hotel 29FL Studio City&Partial Ocean View
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Guesthouse in Kailua
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsLanikai Oasis, 2 beds, 5 min walk to the beach!
Cottage in Kailua
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsKailua Ohana Cottage close to beach
Villa in Kailua
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviewsNai’a Suite at La Bella’s-Walk to Beach-Licensed
Cottage in Kailua
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsThe Windsurfer Cottage- by Kailua Beach
Treehouse in Honolulu
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsSecluded Mahina Treehouse
Home in Kaneohe
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsChinaman’s Ocean Front Beach House
Bungalow in Haleiwa
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviewsBird Of Paradise TVU-1868 - Ke Iki Beach Bungalows
Vacation home in Waialua
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviewsThe Blue Mango - Perfect for 2
Your guide to Lanikai
All About Lanikai
The eastern windward shores of Oahu are home to some of the most stunning white-sand beaches and clear tropical waters on the Hawaiian Islands. Among these, Lanikai Beach is a secluded stretch of beach adorned with shady palms and aquamarine waters that provide a picturesque backdrop to the swimmers, kayakers, and kite surfers that dot the landscape.
Facing the sea, you will be greeted with an expansive vista, with the Mokulua Islands springing up from the waters. Turning inland, the towering Ko’olau Range dominates the scenery with its jagged peaks and dense tropical vegetation. The metropolitan area of Honolulu, with all of its big-city cultural offerings, lies about 30 minutes away.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lanikai
The Hawaiian Islands’ tropical climate maintains pristine weather conditions for most of the year, so there’s no bad time to stay in a Lanikai vacation rental. Brilliant sunny days, deep blue skies, and trade wind breezes drifting through palm canopies characterize the average weather of Oahu. Minor seasonal variations do exist between the summer and winter months, however. The winters, for example, tend to bring heavier rains and slightly cooler temperatures, while the summers are the hottest and driest times of the year.
The Hawaiian islands’ unique ecologies feature a surprising array of microclimates and locality-based variations in weather. Some regions will experience regular heavy rainfall, while a community just a few miles away could be experiencing dryness.
Top things to do in Lanikai
Mokulua Islands
Lying just about a mile offshore of Lanikai Beach, the Mokulua Islands are a protected seabird sanctuary. Kayaking and paddleboarding are the most common ways to reach the pair of islands, and on calm days the trip is relatively quick and easy. Sea turtles and crabs frequent the surrounding waters, along with migratory birds and whales in the winter. Once you’ve arrived, you can hike the islands or find a secluded beach for swimming and lounging.
Pillbox Hike
This moderate two-mile out-and-back hiking trail begins just up the road from the Lanikai Beach parking area and traces the Kaiwa Ridgeline. The path culminates at a lookout over the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, with the two Mokulua Islands in the foreground. Sitting atop the hill’s apex is a World War II-era pillbox overlooking the tropical landscape below. If you’re an early riser, this is an especially great hike to do at sunrise.
Downtown Kailua
Kailua is a seaside town on Kailua Bay, a short five-minute drive from Lanikai Beach. It has a vibrant downtown area running along the coast, with trendy cafes, creative eateries, and cozy bookstores, making this small town a wonderful spot for afternoon explorations before dipping in the ocean.
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