Recommended Nearby Hotel: Kahala Hotel and Resort is an excellent option for Lanikai Beach. This luxury resort is gorgeous ...

Travel about 15 miles northeast of downtown Honolulu to the Windward Coast and you'll discover two of the island's most popular beaches – Kailua Beach Park and Lanikai (or Ka'ohao) Beach.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Kailua Beach tends to be windy. For a nearby alternative, head over to picturesque Lanikai Beach, which is accessible off Mokulua Drive at Mokumanu Drive. – Sharael ...