Ulupō Heiau State Historic SiteLanikai BeachPuʻuhawaiʻiloaHo'omaluhia Botanical GardenHe'eia State ParkManoa Falls
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Kailua

Kailua is a town in Honolulu district, Hawaii, United States of about 38,635 people. Within 50 km by road there are 255 places to visit: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 beaches & coast and 30 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site, Kawai Nui Marsh and Kaʻelepulu Pond.

21.4024° N, 157.7405° WPop. 38,635

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Within 30 km245 places
Within 50 km255
Must-see98
Notable167
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site, heritage site near Kailua
Must-see

Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site

Heritage site · 3 km

Kawai Nui Marsh, nature spot near Kailua
Must-see

Kawai Nui Marsh

Nature spot · 3 km

Must-see

Kaʻelepulu Pond

Lake · 3 km

Places near Kailua by type

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One day from Kailua

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

40 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kailua
  2. Olomana Ridgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Manoa Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  5. He'eia State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Puʻuhawaiʻiloaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kailua
Today’s loopKailuaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kailua?

Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site (heritage site, about 3 km), Kawai Nui Marsh (nature spot, about 3 km), Kaʻelepulu Pond (lake, about 3 km), Lanikai Beach (beach, about 4 km), Olomana Ridge (viewpoint, about 5 km), Puʻuhawaiʻiloa (viewpoint, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kailua?

255 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 beaches & coast, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 parks, 21 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kailua?

Puʻuohu, about 2 km by road; Puʻuhalo (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Kailua?

Kailua Bay, about 1 km by road; Kailua Beach Park (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kailua?

Start in Kailua, visit Olomana Ridge, then Manoa Falls, then Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, then He'eia State Park, then Puʻuhawaiʻiloa, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.