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Destination guide

Take in the waterfront beauty of Kailua

The island views and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambiance to your vacation home in Kailua. This city's kayaking, coral reefs and hiking draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Activities

Sightseeing in and around Kailua

Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Kailua a fun place to get away. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Sea Life Park (7.8 mi / 12.6 km)
Honolulu Zoo (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
Waikiki Aquarium (10.7 mi / 17.3 km)
Bay View Golf Course (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
Olomana Golf (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)

Weather

Seasonal weather averages in Kailua

Travelers enjoy Kailua for its snorkeling. If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your vacation, September, August, October and July are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 86°F.

Natural features

Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Kailua

Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Kailua is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Diamond Head (10.4 mi / 16.8 km)
Kailua Beach (1 mi / 1.5 km)
Lanikai Beach (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (9.6 mi / 15.4 km)
Kalama Beach Park (0.2 mi / 0.4 km)
Kawainui Park (1 mi / 1.6 km)

How to get there

Transportation to and around Kailua

The nearest airport is in Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.), located 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa), which is 22.2 mi (35.7 km) away.

How many vacation rentals are available around Kailua?

Our 2019 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 3,443 house rentals around Kailua. From 492 Houses to 66 Cottages, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Kailua is on HomeAway.

What is the best area to stay when travelling to Kailua?

Whether you're travelling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Kailua:

Lanikai: 125 vacation rentals
Kalama Tract: 224 vacation rentals
Enchanted Lake: 312 vacation rentals
Keolu Hills: 239 vacation rentals
Pōhākupu: 150 vacation rentals

For other neighbourhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to Kailua?

HomeAway offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in Kailua. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Kailua Beach: 3,577 home rentals
Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead: 3,550 home rentals
Kawainui Park: 3,748 home rentals
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club: 3,731 home rentals
Diamond Head State Monument: 2,827 home rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Kailua listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.