Windward Coast, HI

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach which includes a sandy beach, swimming and landscape views
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Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kailua Beach which includes landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming
Kailua Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Where to stay in Windward Coast

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Lanikai

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Lanikai isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lanikai
Makapuu Beach Park featuring landscape views, general coastal views and flowers

Waimanalo Beach

While visiting Waimanalo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waimanalo Beach and Kaiona Beach Park.

Waimanalo Beach
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Kalama Tract

5/5(1 area review)

While Kalama Tract might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Bay Beach.

Kalama Tract
Lanikai pillbox hike #takeahike

Enchanted Lake

5/5(1 area review)

When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Enchanted Lake
This is an ube ice cream cookie sandwich, and yes, that purple is completely natural in color. Ube originated in the Philippines and is a form of purple sweet potato. Chadlou's uses Dave's Ice Cream (a local company based in Waimanalo with several locations over the island of O'ahu). You can select whichever type of cookie you'd like from what they have available

Coconut Grove

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
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Kahaluʻu

Snorkeling, beaches, and mountain views are some highlights of Kahaluʻu. Make a stop by Kāne‘ohe Bay or Kahaluu Beach while you're exploring.

Kahaluʻu
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is SAR 634 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
SAR 634
SAR 987 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,108 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and it was pretty quite , right on the beach , could be a little cleaner I got there and the tub was dirty :( , I cleaned it out myself and just used water shoes but other than that was great"

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is SAR 1,015 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
SAR 1,015
SAR 1,393 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (7,964 reviews)
"Love staying at the Hilton! It’s very family friendly!"

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is SAR 1,163 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 1,163
SAR 1,618 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,695 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
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Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,529 reviews)
"Everything you need."

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston Waikiki Sunset
4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,873 reviews)
"I have stayed there 5 times now and wil continue to stay therr.l"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Kuhio Banyan Club
Kuhio Banyan Club
2 out of 5
2310 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 140, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 restaurants, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,757 reviews)
Simple but good accommodations. Lovely staff.
"Simple but good accommodations. Not fancy but the location is excellent. I booked last minute because I missed a connecting flight and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful in light of my next stay. Guests can borrow beach chairs and towels at no charge. If you don’t have a hair dryer ..."

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Kuhio Banyan Club
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

4.5/5(1,706 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Lanikai Beach, a popular beach in Kailua. You can seek out the snorkeling spots while in the area.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach featuring island images, landscape views and kayaking or canoeing

Kailua Beach

4.5/5(2,306 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kailua Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kailua. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Kailua Beach
Waimanalo Beach featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and landscape views

Waimanalo Beach

4.5/5(676 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Waimanalo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waimanalo. Discover the art scene in this family-friendly area, or seek out its biking trails.

Waimanalo Beach
Kualoa Beach Park featuring mountains, a garden and signage

Kualoa Beach Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kualoa Beach Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kaneohe. Discover the mountain views in this romantic area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Kualoa Beach Park
Kaneohe Bay

Kaneohe Bay

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaneohe Bay during your travels in Kaneohe. Amble around this relaxing area's beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Kaneohe Bay
What better place to do a head stand than in Hawaii, with China Man's Hat in the background..#AquaGrove

Kāne‘ohe Bay

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kāne‘ohe Bay during your travels in Kaneohe. Amble around this relaxing area's beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Kāne‘ohe Bay