| Lanikai beach is on Oahu's southeastern coast, and | | | | You might want to kayak out to the offshore |
| has been ranked as one of the world's most beautiful | | | | Mokulua Islands. Lanikai Beach has the best view of |
| beaches, along with neighboring Kailua Beach. The | | | | these twin islands, which are recognized worldwide. |
| aquamarine waters, smooth white sands and gently | | | | The Mokulua Islands are about one half mile off the |
| swaying palm trees epitomize South Pacific Paradise. | | | | shore of Lanikai. These islands house many birds such |
| There are even times you can be there by yourself. | | | | as the I`wa, as well as provide a destination for fun |
| Of course, when the wind is up, the hordes of | | | | recreational activities such as surfing, kayaking, |
| energetic windsurfers quickly dissolve any fantasies | | | | snorkeling and paddling. Only Moku Nui, seen on the |
| of being marooned on a tropical island. | | | | left as you face them from Lanikai Beach, is open for |
| Still, most of the time, the beach is fairly quiet, and | | | | landing. Visitors are restricted to the beach so as not |
| even when it's not, one must gape a bit at the | | | | to step on the many seabird nests. This gorgeous |
| natural beauty of it. Note: As with all Hawaii beaches, | | | | island has a superb beach, an impressive double |
| conditions are changeable. Check with the lifeguards | | | | mountain, and stunning offshore views. Its somewhat |
| or locals before entering the water, and always use | | | | smaller twin, Moku Iki, is almost its spitting image, but |
| caution. Lanikai, which translates to "Heavenly | | | | officially landing on it is not permitted (bird sanctuary). |
| Waters," is a beachside community, with exclusive | | | | You can rent a kayak from a rental "van" across |
| Lanikai villa and condo rentals sitting on a | | | | from the park. The water is clear so you can see the |
| reef-protected turquoise-blue bay. Right next door to | | | | sand and corals underneath you. We saw a turtle |
| Kailua Town, the two communities together offer | | | | surfacing from a distance. There's a couple of islands |
| the best Oahu has to offer, without the hassle of | | | | near Lanikai that you can kayak to. We only kayaked |
| crowds. You'll find a variety of activities in the area, | | | | to one island to rest and ate some snacks. It was a |
| including swimming, sunbathing on soft white sand | | | | bit tricky to get back in the water but if you are not |
| beaches, snorkeling and diving, sailing, hiking, and golf. | | | | afraid to get wet and jump back into the kayak, it's |
| Kailua Beach is known as one of the best beaches | | | | do-able. |
| for windsurfing on the islands. | | | | My husband and I waited until the last day of being |
| There is also a wide range of lodging, unique dining | | | | at our rental property on Oahu to visit Lanikai - big |
| experiences, shopping at boutiques and markets. All | | | | mistake! Had we gone there on the first day, we |
| of this and you are just twenty minutes away from | | | | would have spent every day there! This is the most |
| the Honolulu Airport and the beaches of Waikiki! For | | | | beautiful beach I have ever seen. For sure, the best |
| the utmost in Hawaiian relaxation, Lanikai offers | | | | on Oahu. The sand is soft and fine, the water is |
| visitors a place where the past peacefully resides | | | | warm, calm and clear, it is very quiet and secluded. |
| with the comforts of the present. | | | | |