Windward Oahu - Kailua Town 290 waterfall hikes, much can be found to do in the great outdoors. And, after an active day, unique food can be found at the local farmers market and great times can be had at one of Kailua’s many bars. BASK IN THE BEACHES’ GLORY Bordered by three miles of sandy coastline running from the edge of Mokapu Peninsula to Lanikai, Kailua is a worldrenowned playground for beach walking, swimming, windsurfing, kite boarding, paddling sports and picnicking. Both Kailua and Lanikai beaches are hailed as top spots for these addictive activities. Locals and visitors alike enjoy Kailua’s beaches. Kailua Beach’s 3-acre public park makes it a favorite because of its soft white sand, calm waters, and shallow bottom – a perfect place for relaxation. The park has clean restroom facilities, parking, big shade trees and more, attracting both residents and tourists. Nearby Lanikai Beach has many public beach accesses, but parking on the streets is not allowed. To get to Lanikai, After the Great Mahele and Kuleana Act of 1850, lands were divided and distributed for sale and lease. Soon taro fields turned to rice paddies, and Chinese immigrant workers came to Kailua to work the land and establish businesses. Around the turn of the 20th century, the land would once again transform; this time the Castle family’s Kaneohe Ranch cattle grazed the windward side. The Castle family held an estimated 80 percent of the property in Kailua by the time World War II broke out. In 1942, Kaneohe Ranch closed, leading to the establishment of many of the Kailua residences and businesses seen today. And after the completion of the Pali Highway in 1961, even more people decided to call Kailua home, creating a close-knit community filled with an abundance of amenities. Kailua is full of Hawaii’s best beauty. From turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches, offshore islands, a saltwater wetland marsh, Rent a kayak for a fun day on the bay. 1
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