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Lanikai Beach


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Kailua
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Mokulua Drive Kailua, Oahu, HI 96734

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5 of 5 stars
BrentJasper   14 contributions
Arlington, TX
Jun 14, 2009

My wife and I visited Lanikai Beach recently. The only problem was that we weren't able to stay long enough. Lanikai is the most beautiful beach that we have ever seen. The next time we're on Oahu, we will definitely stay close to Lanikai so we can spend more time there. more

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5 of 5 stars
BluesChick2   51 contributions
Brookhaven, PA
May 13, 2009

This was my favorite beach on Oahu. Number one beach on the Travel Channels Top Ten Hawaiian Beaches. It does not disappoint. It is stunning. The white sand is so soft and powdery. The coral attracts the fish and makes for good snorkeling. I saw my first sea turtle here. It's very easy to swim far out. I would go... more

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5 of 5 stars
bcpaula   3 contributions
California
Jun 17, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

My wife and I have been lucky enough to stay in the town of Kailua-Lanikai a few times. I cannot think of a better beach to relax, swim, kayak or stroll on the white sand than Lanikai Beach. Kailua Beach Park is very good, but can sometimes be windy. The water is beautiful and clear and the views of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
risamay   7 contributions
San Francisco, California
Apr 22, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Lanikai Beach is the best on the island of Oahu, in my humble opinion. It has everything - a pleasant view, placid crystal clear water (depending on the weather and the season, of course), fine white sand, snorkeling, a degree of seclusion in a residential area, off the beaten tourist track. If you go to Oahu you must rent a... more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveHawaii49   53 contributions
Alameda, California
Apr 14, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

We decided to do a vacation rental last year in Lanikai, because it was close to where we were getting married on Waimanalo Beach. Saying we lucked out is an understatement. We stayed right across the street from the most beautiful, calm beach I have ever stepped foot on. The sand is soft as silk, the water is warm and... more

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5 of 5 stars
justtrippinok   8 contributions
Oklahoma
Mar 25, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

My husband and I waited until the last day of our vacation on Oahu to visit Lanikai-big mistake! Had we gone there on the first day, we would have spent everyday there! This is the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. For sure, the best on Oahu. I hesitate to write this review because I am afraid that my... more

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4 of 5 stars
kmanshouse   19 contributions
Naperville, Illinois
Dec 12, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

This is a very nice beach with the best views I have ever seen due to the Mokaluas (sp?) in the background. Also, it is protected by a reef a few hundred feet out, so there is never huge surf. The water can be a bit choppy though - we rented kayaks and traversed from the south end of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
lovestotravel101   100 contributions
Illinois
Nov 25, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

There were lots of people fishing at this beach. Supposedly there are turtles in this area too. We just walked along the rocks on the shore and watched the surf come in and looked for the crabs living in the rocks. more

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5 of 5 stars
CTvacationer   23 contributions
CT
Oct 17, 2007
7
people found this review helpful

This is the most beautiful beach I have ever been to - the sand is soft and fine, the water is warm, calm and clear, it is very quiet and secluded. To access the beach you park on a road full of beautiful private residences and there are public beach access paths every 500ft. We had to drive around the... more

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4 of 5 stars
dbhawaii   3 contributions
Kailua, Hawaii
Jun 8, 2007
8
people found this review helpful

On May 26, 2007 I revisited Lanikai Beach by walking down the public access lane opposite the intersection of Mokumanu Street and Mokulua Drive, having learned from a friend that a small portion of the beach had survived the erosion which had removed most of the sand from both the North and South portions of the beach. On June 7,... more

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Mokulua Drive, Kailua, Oahu, HI 96734