Kailua Town 289 KAYAK OR SUP TO THE MOKES The small islands offshore of Kailua Beach Park are designated bird sanctuaries and called Popoia, Moku Nui and Moku Iku. The latter two are collectively called “The Mokes” by locals. On a calm day, Moku Nui awaits just a short kayak paddle away with sea turtles, coral reefs and vibrant fish often surrounding its edges. If you’re lucky, you might spot humpback whales typically between December and April. Want to explore the Mokes via a water adventure or experience Kailua Beach? Kailua Beach Adventures is your go-to source. The outfitter teaches beginning and refresher courses for kayaking and stand up paddle (SUP). Within walking distance of Kailua Beach Park, the shop also provides rentals for boogie boards, surfboards and snorkeling gear. itors. Nearby, Lanikai Beach has multiple public beach accesses. To reach Lanikai, walking is your best bet. Know that many locals enjoy strolling the bike path loop around the Lanikai neighborhood. Note that snorkeling is not always the best activity in Kailua because of after-rain water run-off from Enchanted Lake and Kawainui Canal (great places to stand-up paddle). Also, Kailua Beach is visited by “man-o-war” jellyfish – especially when it is windy. So, listen to reports or ask a lifeguard since stings are known to shock the system. Kailua is also known for its selection of top-notch surf shops. Among the local favorites are Gnarwall Surf Shop, HIC Hawaiian Island Creations Kailua, and Hawaiian Watersports. Also calling Kailua home is Windward Boats, one of the island’s top kayak and water vessel suppliers. 2
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