Kailua Beach is
absolutely the best sandy beach on OAHU
perfect for a vacation rental, and only a short
walk away. SEE MAP From SHEFFIELD HOUSE, just
walk down the street toward the ocean, turn
right at the light onto Kalaheo Rd. Take the first
left, KAAPUNI STREET (Ignore the Private Road sign.
It's a deeded public access. The signs to keep out
cars, NOT people.), and walk straight ahead to the
beach. Watch the windsurfers and kitesurfers. Borrow
a boogie board and enjoy the waves. Walk the beach.
To the right is the beach park and boat ramp. Need an incentive to go to the beach check out our famous beach quotes page . To the
left is Kalama Beach Park and a long walk.
 Remember:
Always use sunscreen.
This is the Tropics!
Do
not leave valuables in car at the BEACH.
Exercise extreme caution if you go to West coast
beaches such as Maili, Waianae, Nanakuli, Kaena
Point. Park where you can see your car from the
beach on the North Shore.
WATCH OUT FOR
JELLYFISH!
(Though RARE, they may appear 8-10 days after a
full moon when the wind is blowing onshore. Look
little blue bubbles! If stung use MSG, papaya,
vinegar, & popsicles!
(There is no
medicinal benefit to the popsicle but they sure make
a crying child {or adult} feel better.) I've been told that the change in blood sugar may actually help.
EQPT.
RENTALS-Windsurfing with- Naish Hawaii 261-6067 or
KAYAK - Karel’s 261-8424
Twogood's
262-5656
There is
a great, free Olympic sized PUBLIC POOL and lots of tennis courts behind
the library. For pool hours & info call 266-7661.
There is a 24 Hour
Fitness is in Kaneohe.
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Golf
Courses on the Windward Oahu side. There are a
lot to choose from. Here is the public list :
Bay
View(808) 247-0451: 45-285 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe. Seniors and families welcome. Pali Municipal Golf
Course 266-7610. Located across the street
from Hawaii Pacific University by intersection
Kalanianiole & the Pali.. Luana Hills (808)
262-2139 at 770 Auloa Rd. Kailua. Koolau Golf (808)
236-4653 at 45-550 Kionaole, Kaneohe. Some say it is
the toughest course in the nation. Olomano Golf Course
(808) 259-7926 located at 41-1801 Kalanianiole
Highway. Waimanalo. Ask about the breakfast.
If you are military consider the incomparable
North Beach ocean views on the Kaneohe Marine Corp
Base Golf Course.
Summer Adventures:
Climbworks Kahuku Zipline - By the end of the tour they have you going upside down and backwards
5:30-9:30 Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden Events Kaneohe reservations 233-7323
twilight Summer Concert Series at Foster Bot Garden Free. also Midsummer Nights Gleam from 4:30-7:15 info at 522-7064
Makapuu Lighthouse trail closes at 7:45 p.m.
First Friday of the Month for Art and Music China town and Downtown 6:30-9:30 p.m.go to www.firstfridayhawaii.com for more info.
Kualoa Sunset Experience at Kualoa Ranch S, T and Th. Movie sites, tours and buffet dinner
Waikiki Aquarium concerts $
Wednesdays Honolulu Zoo Wildest Show Summer Concert gates open at 4:35 p.m. Bring a picnic. admission fee www.honzoosoc.org
or Twilight Tours 5:30-7:30 Friday and Sat. Stargazing at the zoo. call 926-3191
Here is a list of things to do right
here in Kailua
Go to the beach! Kailua beach park activities: www1.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/beach/kailua.htm
Check out Lanikai Beach : www.portaloha.com/Secrets of Hawaii/KailuaBeach.htm
Lanikai Pillboxes Hike : www.unrealhawaii.com/2011/09/lanikai-pillboxes -and-crag/
Mokulua Islands: www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g29222-d109856-Review-Mokulua_Islands-Oahu_Hawaii.html
Walk around Kailua Town: www.kailuachamber.com
Maunawili Falls Hike: https://hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov/trail.php?TrailID=OA+15+092
Hawaii Visitor's Bureau link
for events: go/hawaii.com/oahu
Wedding information can
be found on line at the Hawaii Department of Health.
Beach weddings usually require a
permit.
"The
BUS"costs $2.75 one way or $5 for a day pass. and will take you any place
on the Oahu. You can catch the Honolulu-bound bus in
front of the Goodyear store in the middle of Kailua
SEE MAP, It will take you into
Honolulu/Waikiki, or connect to a bus to the North
Shore. The Sea life Park-bound bus stops by Macy's.
Ask the driver for directions & a transfer slip.
Bus schedule & information,
848-5555.
Rent
a Cruiser Bike to bike the levee through Kawainui
protected Wetland: Kailua Bike
(808) 261-1553 or
around Kailua town
Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks
(808) 262-2555
Other Transportation:
Taxis: Mike (808) 554-5551 You can call and schedule a ride in advance if you need to do so.
Roberts Taxi (808) 261-8555
Castle Taxi (808) 247-3321
FRUIT
& FLOWER MARKET: On Thursday mornings,
9:00 -9:45. by Kailua Rec. Center on Kainalu Rd.
Thursday evenings behind Longs 5-8pm Check out the almond croissants.
Turtle
Watching: Drive to Kaimalino Road (Turn left almost at
the end of Mokapu Road) . Park and
walk into the Public Beach Access to a tiny beach and
to swim and see Turtles. Other reptiles?
Watch the anoles, chaemaeleons and geckos in
the garden.
Quotes about the Beach and Top 21 Life Lessons learned at the beach
Obama watching: Yes, the President
Barack Obama chooses to vacation in Kailua Hawaii for the Christmas holidays each year. He stays at the end of Kailua Beach in a gated community. We certainly applaud his choice of vacation
spots! To find Obama Honolulu Landmarks.
Spend an afternoon in Kailua shopping, looking
for antiques or treasures
Souvenirs: Beachwalk/ Red
Bamboo/ So Kailua - 602 Kailua Road. Island art,
clothes, etc. Island Treasures is across the
street. Going to N. Shore? just before you get to Kualoa Ranch check out the Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet on the right. They will package your gifts for home and mail it in Flat Rate Boxes. Your souvenirs will be at your home when you get back. Phone orders 1-877-505-6887. www.macnutfarm.com
Import store from Bali - ck out Bali Boo off of Kapaa Quarry Road
Surf Stuff: Hawaiian Island
Creations on Hahani Street
Art in Public places: Get your photo taken with the Kailua Beach girl Bronze by Jodi Endicott by the town Kalapawa. , The Gathering place Concrete bench with birds also by Jodi Endicott by Foodland. (Rachel really likes this one!) Fountain Ceramic tile mosaics and glass tile by Rigg , diBasi and Lee by California PizzaKitchen. Hawaiian Birds an Plants by Pier One by Rigg. We also really like the mosaics at the Target entrance.
Art Galleries: Island Treasures on Kailua Road features Island artists: Koa Furniture, jewelry, ceramics, stained and etched glass, original paintings and prints. 261-8131
Serious Bargain Shoppers (looking to score a
vintage aloha shirt?): Salvation Army Store - 638
Kailua Road or the Goodwill Store located at 629 Kailua Road.
Oahu activities:
History
cultural and MUSEUMS: (Shoppers note Some of the best
Gift Shops for authentic souvenirs on the island are
at the Museums.)
Bishop
Museum has an Excellent book selection for Hawaiiana
and Pacifica. It also has a giant whale skeleton. Pacific and
Hawaiian artifacts 848-4106
http://www.bishhopmuseum.org
Missionary Houses
on King Street. Check out the Hawaiian Quilt exhibit.
531-0481. Next door the Kawaiahao Church has a Hawaiian
language church service.
Arizona
Memorial 422-0561 It is Very moving.This is like driving to Punchbowl. The Arizona Memorial is essentially a cemetary. The movie (bring a kleenex), the museum
and the boat ride to the memorial. All
excellent
The
Honolulu Museum of Art on Beretania EXCELLENT place
for lunch Pacific fusion cuisine (You need
to have a reservation to get in) and a great gift
shop - 532-8768
The
Garden at the Contemporary Art Museum is a delight.
It has free admission on the third Thursday of the
month. They have a soup and salad lunch cafe.
523-3362
Iolani Palace 364 S. King St. (Fee)
Hawaiian Plantation Village amd Museum (fee)
Tour Chinatown's noodle factories, herb shops and
food places. It is the oldest Chinatown in the United
States.
Adventures
for those who love horses and other
creatures:
Watch polo. Sunday afternoon Waimanalo polo
field or on the N. Shore. Great people watching as well as some stunning athletes. www.honolulupolo.com
Waimanalo Rodeo
Correira Ranch in Rodeo to ride a horse
Turtle Bay Resort Horse Back Riding - On the beach. Worth it . Amazing views. They also have segway tours. Fee
Kualoa Ranch Trail rides. Fee
Maunawili Farms Riding/Jumping Competition and
Horseback riding lessons
Honolulu Zoo - The summer Greatest Show on Earth
Wednesdays live music on the lawn in the zoo in the summer.
SWAP
MEET at the Stadium Weds. & Sat. 8am.-1p.m. Shopping Hint. So
after you have looked at high end shops check out the
swap meet and sometimes find the same items for
wholesale prices.
Pacific International Skydiving Center (yes, Paul and Natalie went! Amazing ocean views! In comparison to a Monteray, CA jump!) Waialua Hawaii. http://www.pacific-skydiving.com/
Hawaiian Fishponds: Paepae O Heeia Address 46-0777 Ipuka St. Heeia. Guided one hour tour . Visits by small groups are allowed . Or fishpond experience for a service experience. Call for rates. 88 acres ; Prepare to get dirty. Community work days on the 2nd and fourth Saturdays from 8:30-12:30 by reservation. 236-6178.
NOTE:
Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesdays
COIN-OP LAUNDRY
1. On Aulike St. next to McDonalds,
2. On Hoolai St. across from Kailua Pub
SO, NOW THAT
YOU’RE HERE
WHERE TO EAT,
SHEFFIELD RESTAURANT - Favorites:
Haleiwa Jo's
at HAIKU GARDENS-($$$ On Haiku Rd in
Kaneohe. Go before sunset to see the gardens. Unsurpassed peaceful setting and good
food! Make reservations. 247-6671
BUZZ'S STEAKHOUSE - ($$$) Steaks, Seafood,
Salad bar. Just past Kailua Beach Park. Very Hawaii.
No credit. Make reservations. 261-4661
ASSAGIO-($$$) Uluniu St. 2 blocks from
Kuulei Excellent Italian. Seafood. Reservations.
261-2772
Formaggio
($$$) lobster panini, pizza, steak, seafood. By
the Post Office. Kailua singles late night scene.
ZIA'S - Kaneohe call and ask if they have the Mahi with lobster and crab cream sauce on risotto. Amazing dish!
BACI BISTRO - ($$$) European cuisine, scallops.
Aulike St. Monday night deals(?) Reserv.
262-7555
Big City Diner -($$) Burgers, Garlic Fries by Foodland out door dining
Kalapawai Market - On the Beach and in Kailua town Good
French Dip sandwich or breakfast wrap. Curry chicken wrap.
KIN WAH CHOP SUEY - Kaneohe Chinese take out
or eat in. 247-4812 ($5-$9)
PAH KE Chinese - in Kaneohe before Windward Mall
Hong Kong style Chinese. Weekends res. 235-4505
The SHACK - 261-1191 - Sports bar. Guacamole
burger. Outdoor eating.
Down to
Earth - vegetarian cafe
in the grocery store: excellent lasagna
Koolau Golf Course Cafeteria - best deal and incredibly scenic open only for Sunday breakfast and lunch $7-$8. Varied specials range from lamb to seared ahi salad. Limited menu. Generous portions. Chefs from banqueting staff. Walk through the kitchen cafeteria style. serves breakfast, hot dogs and pancakes. Amazing rasberry bread pudding. Unbelievable setting with incredible mountain views in glass dining room. Also home to First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu.
Times Grocery store on Friday afternoon serves
delicious steak, shrimp, or salmon plate lunches for
about $8.
Costco- Town,
Hawaii Kai, Mililani: Coffee mocha $2, Salad $4,
Pizza $3
LLuau at Sea Life Park Hands on coconut husking, Hands on fire making, Weaving, crafts, hula,
Tatau (tattooing) , Ava ceremony. Island Greens with Mandarin Oranges, Radish, Sprouts, Crisp Rice Noodles, & Citrus Dressing• Seasonal Fruit Salad, Lomi Lomi Salmon• Taro Rolls• Poi• Crisp Vegetable Stir Fry• Steamed White Rice• Garlic Mashed Potatoes• Grilled Island Fish w/ Papaya Marmalade• Chicken Yakitori w/ Teriyaki Sauce• Kalua Pork• Pineapple Cake
• Coffee, hot tea, iced tea, fruit punch, cash bar available.$$$ Weds and Saturday night tickets call: 808 664-1075 or 877 - 357-2480
Driving to the N. shore?
We like to eat at Jameson's and recommend the reuben sandwich for lunch.
Best garlic shrimp plate lunch without a huge line? We like Ted's Bakery on the Kahuku side of Sunset Beach. Don't forget to try Ted's chocolate haupia pie (haupia is coconut)
So, good that if you do not plan to go to the N. Shore go by Times grocery in Kailua and buy one.
Rachel's Recommendations for a place to eat: On the water and/ or near to the airport:
Ck. out the cajun chicken sandwich at La Marianas old tiki bar/restaurant at a marina - 50 Sand Island Road. (Behind the warehouses before the bridge.) Almost impossible to find. Use your GPS. Free parking. 848-2800
Check out the Big Kahuna's (not on the water but very near the airport. Used to be located on Puuloa Road.) Pizza huge BBQ sandwiches now located in a strip development on Paiea and Koapaka in the shadow of an overpass. The woodsmoke BBQ fragrance when you walk in the door makes you hungry. Free parking. Very limited seating. Order by phone sandwiches/ pizza for the wait for the plane, if you can wait. 833-5588
Gordon Biersch garlic fries w/ coleslaw and pulled kalua pork sandwich. Yum! On the water at Aloha Tower Marketplace. We watched them film Hawaii 5-0 while we were there 5/'12. Validated parking out front.
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"Best Nachos or Seafood" Recommendations :
Nico's Seafood very ono (good) near Aikahi Park . View through to the ocean. right on the canal.
Best nachos within walking distance of Sheffield House is the Kailua Pub. It's chicken Quesodilla type nacho makes a great appetiser or light meal. Large beer selection on tap.
Best nachos on the water in Hawaii Kai goes to Kona Brewing Company As the sun sets and the lights over the boat harbor is superb
Best nachos in Waikiki for people watching goes to Jimmy Buffets. Huge mounds of chips with cheese sauce (not real cheese) :( Sit on the pool deck and watch the parade go by down below on Kalakaua.
Best nachos with a view of the Ocean goes to Lulus also in Waikiki across the street from the zoo.Enough nachos for two. The view through the coconut trees of Queens Beach, the surfers and the ocean.
PIZZA
Boston's Pizza....................................263-8055
Bob's Pizza by Kailua Beach Park .........263-7757
Delivers: Papa John's............................261-7272
Domino's.................................................263-3030
Pizza Hut ..............................................261-6005
GOOD
MORNING COFFEE
Kalapawai Market - Near Kailua Beach Park
Walk the beach at sunrise, stop in for coffee,
espresso, pastry or lunch sandwich!
Agnes' Bake Shop -for Malasadas Hoolai St. at
Kihapai St. Morning Brew - Internet cafe and coffee by
Times Market
Visit the
Crack Seed aisle in Times buy li hing
powder , ginger or plum seeds
Starbuck's - On Kailua Road next to
Macy’s. Lanikai Juice for a Acai bowl with granola is a great healthy breakfast suggestion. Kids love Li hing moi Shave Ice at Island Snow
ENJOY! Paul
& Rachel 808 262-0721
At Kapahulu end of the beach try LULU's nachos/burgers+ ocean view $$. Park at the zoo. OR try the plate lunch place Barefoot Beach Cafe on the water at Queen's Beach. If you go on Friday night there is fireworks every Friday night at 8 pm.
House Without a
Key in Waikiki at the Halekulani Sunset/Hula by former Miss Hawaiis and
Pupus. Validated parking. 923-2311 $$$
____________________________________Therapeutic Massage- call for appointment
Therapeutic Massage on site . Therapeutic Massage in Kailua: Massage schools in Kailua sometimes offer discount rates for massages done by students. Hawaii Healing Arts College (808) 266-2468 is located at 407 Uluniu Street.
_________________Handicapped Access
in Hawaii to the Beach - Kailua Beach Park has lovely concrete walking trails that are accessible.. If you are in the military or a veteran check out the Handicapped access at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. .......................... Hanauma Bay has also implemented handicapped access strategies, including trolleys, paved pathways, etc. 396-4229................. For More info contact Access Surf Hawai 808.236.4200
What to do to better understand Hawaii_-
Books to Read about politics: 1) Ben Cayetano's autobiography Ben. 2) Land and Power: The Democratic Years, by George Cooper and Gavan Daws. 3) John A. Burns: The Man and His Times by Dan Boylan and T. Michael Homes. 4) "Catch a Wave, " about John Burns and "I Respectfully Dissent a biography of Edward Nakamura a labor lawyer and justice written by Tom Coffman about the 1970 race for governor. 5) Lawrence Fuchs' 1961 book about the founding of Hawaii Hawaii Pono. 6) The Dream Begins: How Hawaii Shaped Barack Obama by Stu Glauberman and Jerry Burris. 7) Johnny Wilson: First Hawaiian Democrat by Bob Krauss.
Manly Activities:
Pig hunting: contact Sonny Thater @ hookyouupoutfitters.com hunting feral pigs using dogs and knives.
Shooting Range: Koko Head Crater
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