Lanikai Beach
Kailua, Hawaii
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Lanikai Beach Oahu Hawaii is a destination all unto itself. It is not only described as "most beautiful" of all Oahu beaches, but Lanikai Beach ranks as one of the best beaches in the world. Surrounded by endless miles of calm tranquil aqua blue waters, it’s hard to look at it these special windward ocean waters without getting an urge to jump right in.
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Lanikai Beach Oahu Hawaii - Everything You Need to Know
Discover the heavenly charm of Lanikai Beach, known for its powder soft sand and aqua blue waters. Just 40 mins from Waikiki, it
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kailua, Hawaii
- Head southeast on N Kalaheo Ave toward Ulupa St (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto Lihiwai Rd (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto Kawailoa Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Alala Rd (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto Mokulua Dr (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Aalapapa Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Haokea Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Mokulua DrDestination will be on the right(318 ft)
From Waikiki, you will want to jump onto the H-1 Freeway headed west…
Take the Pali Hwy (Hwy 61) over to Kailua
Turn right on Kailua St.
Stay on Kailua St. when you have to merge left (towards the ocean)
Turn right onto Kawailoa St and follow until it turns into Aalapapa.
Aalapapa loops around and turns into Mokumanu on the Oceanside.
When arriving in Lanikai Beach Hawaii, you will want to seek out beach access points located off of Mokumanu Drive.
-turn left down Kaiolena Dr to access the main beach area or
-turn left down Kuailima Dr to access a more secluded beach area.
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