Kailua Beach Park Hawaii

You can even set up a tent and have a cookout barbeque. There is a very large are for picnicking and BBQ-ing. The locals love this beach and come here a lot to spend the day.

The shallow waters are sheltered and calm making it a fun beach for families with small kids. There is a consistent onshore wind that makes this a world-class windsurfing spot for both experienced surfers and beginners.

Windsurfing, paddleboarding and kayaking are popular with lessons and equipment both readily available at the park. They are close enough to easily transport them to the water or, you can have them take it down to the water for you.

In fact, Kailua Beach is considered by kayakers to be among the best beaches on the island. There are numerous islands off shore that kayakers love to paddle out to and explore. And the relatively calm waters make good conditions for an average kayaker to handle.

If you want a beach vacation idea that is less crowded than other Hawaii beaches, like Waikiki, then park at Kailua Beach is the answer. That’s because it’s located on the opposite side of the Ko'olau Mountain Range.

But even if you are not staying in Kailua, the drive over the mountains on the H3 Highway provides views of the island that are worth the trip itself.

The parking is not the greatest so get there early but once you are on the beach you won’t have the crowds that you find elsewhere.

The park at Kailua Beach makes a great vacation idea for families. Lifeguards are on station. Thanks to the protective coral reef, the waves are on the smaller side. The water is not full of surfers and the kids have a safer place to enjoy the water. The wind that attracts the windsurfers also makes for excellent kite flying on the beach.

Kailua Beach Park is beautiful, serene, well maintained and the air is filled with the scent of plumeria, a fragrant tropical flowering tree. The people of Kailua are friendly and kind. You couldn’t ask for a better Hawaii beach vacation idea.

The Kailua area is lush with greenery, quieter and more low paced than the typical Hawaii vacation spot. Kailua Bay is spectacular, especially viewed while hiking into the adjacent hills. The town is a good place to explore on foot. You will find some nice antique shops and artist galleries and be sure to visit the excellent farmers market.

Rent a beach bungalow or cottage and enjoy the beach experience. Or a vacation home rental in Kailua. Pat's Kailua Beach Properties can find you nice accommodations.

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