The picturesque Lanikai Beach is ideal for practically every beach-type of activity there is. From snorkeling to windsurfing, from picnicking to kayaking, Lanikai Beach presents many opportunities to enjoy one of Oahu’s best beaches. With its breathtaking beauty, Lanikai Beach is a favorite backdrop for the world’s top commercial and modeling photos shoots. Snorkeling the reefs off Kailua and Lanikai Beach is a unique experience not to be missed. Lanikai Beach is exceptional for beginners due to the proximity of the live coral reef to the soft white sand and the shallow, calmer water. Lanikai Beach is a popular location for photo shoots, as it is, literally, picture perfect.
Walk minutes to the prime beach access to experience why Lanikai Beach is touted as one of the best beaches in the world. Situated on a huge corner lot, the beautifully furnished and landscaped property is surrounded by a six-foot fully enclosed lava rock wall and automatic gate. Adjacent to Lanikai Beach is a primarily upper-class residential area, because of this it is only accessible through public access paths. There are no public parking lots, restrooms, showers or lifeguards. Lanikai Beach is the best on the island of Oahu, in my humble opinion. It has everything -- a pleasant view, placid crystal clear water (depending on the weather and the season, of course), fine white sand, snorkeling, a degree of seclusion in a residential area, off the beaten tourist track.
Chinaman’s Hat, an islet off the coast, is clearly visible from the beach and can be accessible by kayaks or sailboats. Best access into and out of Waikiki for those on the go. Meeting Space: Conference Room offers 525 square feet and accommodates 50 theatre/30 classroom/50 reception/40 conference. Access is only available by a public access walkways. Please respect local resident’s property.
The Mokulua islands, directly off the beach, are favorite destinations of kayakers and snorkelers. The foothills provide hikers with miles of ocean view trails. Many of these vacation rental homes are destination resorts in themselves with pools, tennis courts, saunas, jacuzzi and exercise rooms. Spend your Hawaii vacation in paradise at any premier Kailua and Lanikai beach vacation rentals. It’s less than half a mile to Kailua Beach Park, a premier windsurfing, sail boarding, and kayaking destination. The main home can be rented for groups up to 8, the studio up to 4, or both for groups up to 12.
And if you’d like an even more dramatic view ask any of the local folks how to get to the trail for the Lanikai ridge. That’s where some of these pictures were taken! Considered by many locals to be the best swimming beach in Hawaii, Lanikai’s clear waters, clean, wide beach, and swaying coconut palms also make it a photographer’s dream. A mile-long stretch of powdered-sugar sand is perfect for sunbathing. Lanikai is frequently voted by locals and travel experts alike as one of Hawaii’s best beaches. And even on this overcast, windy spring day, it was easy to see why this stretch of sand has so many fans.
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Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
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we plan on going to Hawaii next year and we will check this beach out. Thanks for the information
This looks gorgeous!
I would never want to leave!
I love this beach! I just found your site - can’t wait to read more!
I have been to this beach a couple of times and it truly is gorgeous!
I can’t wait to go back!