Lanikai Beach
Kailua, HI
UncrowdedScenicSnorkeling
A quiet, residential-neighborhood beach on Oahu's windward side, with powder-soft sand, turquoise water, and two small offshore islets (the Mokulua) as a paddling destination.
Local Tip
There is no public parking lot here. Plan to park on a nearby residential street and be respectful of the neighborhood.
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