Also known as Kaʻōhao Beach, Lanikai Beach is widely regarded as one of the best beaches in the world, and is famous for its stunning views of the …
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Feb 27, 2025
Beautiful beach, well worth visiting! Not worth kayaking to, best to arrive by car and have all your beach essentials with you!Full review by Andrea Z
Feb 25, 2025
DO NOT GO HERE unless you can get dropped off. There is literally NO PARKING! Even in the nearby park the parking lot is blocked off with no parking signs. You will have to walk miles and carry all y…Full review by Amy J
Feb 19, 2025
It’s true that Lanikai is beautiful. However so is Kailua beach right next to it. Lanikai has no parking so you need to park at Kailua and walk in a half mile. Also there are no bathrooms. I live nea…Full review by Georgette O
What is the recommended time to arrive during this time? Is is only open on the weekends which I have confirmed. We are heading there this week and trying to figure out best way to best the crowds
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We went on the weekdays and had no problem going there
which way is the more beautiful way to drive back to Waikiki from Lanakai? on the 61? or the 72? thanks!
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Both routes are quite scenic depending on what you want to see. 72 will take you around the outside with views of ocean, beaches and small islands on the eastern and …
Both routes are quite scenic depending on what you want to see. 72 will take you around the outside with views of ocean, beaches and small islands on the eastern and southeastern shores while also catching glimpses of mountain ranges and highlands to the west with scenic overlooks and stops along the way. 61 will take you through the mountains and more forest areas with glimpses of waterfalls down rock walls and also offers lookouts and stops.
Can you rent Kayaks at this beach, or only at Kailua?
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We did see people kayaking right off Lanikai, they prebooked a kayak tour and their guide had their kayaks ready to go on Lanikai Beach. You may have to do some research online.
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