Windward Oahu - Kailua Town 292 HIT THE HIKES Kailua has some of Oahu’s most popular hikes – for both beginners and extremely advanced levels. Lanikai Pillboxes Hike is a popular hike with a steep, sometimes slippery start that rewards hikers with spectacular views of Kailua Bay. The hike is named after the World War II bunkers or pillboxes scattered atop the mountain. 382-498 Kaelepulu Drive. Maunawili Falls Hike starts at the intersection of Maunawili Road and Kelewina Street. This is a shorter, shaded, often muddy hike that ends with a beautiful waterfall. Bring bug spray! Olomana Hike is rumored as one of the most difficult hikes on the island. Its narrow ridge trail transgresses three high peaks. This is an all-day hike for advanced hikers who are not afraid of heights. 770 Auloa Road. KAWAI NUI MARSH The marsh is a natural saltwater wetland that provides a habitat for many species of wildfire. Early Kailua inhabitants used the marsh to farm, manage fishponds, and pray to gods. Now, this is the largest remaining wetland in Hawaii at 830 acres. A walking and biking path wraps around its edge. If you’re into birding, grab your binoculars and walk the levy running alongside the march with an access point from Kaha Park (Kaha Street). Kawai Nui Marsh is home for four of Hawaii’s endangered and endemic birds – Hawaiian Moorhen, Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Stilt and Hawaiian Duck. It’s best to go in the early morning or in the evening since the temperature can become toasty. Along with endangered birds, spot native Pacific Golden Plover, Night Heron and Ruddy Turnstone. Listed on the national and Hawaii registers of historic places, the remains of Ulupo Heiau are located on the east side of Kawai Nui Marsh. When originally constructed, the temple measured 140-feet by 180-feet, with walls up to 30-feet high. Walking access is from the YMCA parking lot via Manu-Oo, Manu-Aloha and Uluoa streets off Kailua Road (Highway 61) near Castle Hospital. FARMERS MARKETS Local produce, food, desserts, special pop-up shops, live music and fun for the whole family: farmers markets in Kailua are not to be missed! Always check the markets’ websites to ensure up-to-date information and also to check out special events that the markets might be having. Sit back & relax at Ko'olau Distillery while enjoying a variety of exclusive tastings & handcrafted spirits & cocktails designed for the island lifestyle using our locally produced spirits! 4 5 3
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