{"id":90064,"date":"2022-10-18T09:46:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T19:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=90064"},"modified":"2026-04-26T00:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:11:21","slug":"kailua-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/kailua-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Kailua Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;115964&#8243;]Kailua Beach, on Oahu&#8217;s southeast coast in Kailua Town, is ranked one of the best beaches in the world, with its famous white sandy shores and azure blue waters. From the beach you can see in the distance, the twin Mokulua Islands, one of which is accessible by kayak. 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Check-out the towns of Enchanted Lakes and Aikahi nearby.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;213814&#8243;]Tips when Visiting Kailua Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;597875&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;621647&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90069&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;137613&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790127&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;145952&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive early to secure a parking spot as parking is limited, especially on weekends and school holidays.<\/li>\n<li>There are a number of picnic tables that are great for BBQs or to enjoy takeout meals.<\/li>\n<li>While the water is normally very calm, be sure to observe any warning signs or speak with the lifeguard before entering the ocean.<\/li>\n<li>There are public restrooms and showers available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_accordion title=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you swim at Kailua Beach&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664514556-1-14&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;426246&#8243;]Yes, Kailua is normally very calm with a light current that makes it a great beach for swimming.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Is there a place to rent beach umbrellas or chairs?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664514556-2-62&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;554205&#8243;]While there are no vendors located at Kailua Beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/15643?sid=1486&amp;cid=blogKailuaBeach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rentals are available<\/a> nearby.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you buy food in the area?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528769408-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;908925&#8243;]No. there are no restaurants or food vendors at Kailua Beach. 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Be sure to bring some food, snacks, and drinks with you![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you drink alcohol at Kailua Beach?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528845937-3-0&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;195524&#8243;]No, you cannot drink alcohol at any beach on Oahu.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;794809&#8243;]How to Get to Kailua Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;209373&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<p>The easiest way to get to Kailua Beach is by car. 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