Kailua, Oahu - Tiki Travel

V VanTiki Member Hawaii Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 1046	V VanTiki Posted posted on Wed, Aug 1, 2007 4:52 PM On 2007-08-01 08:31, GatorRob wrote: in Kailua (21 Maluniu Ave.) was the real find, though. Hard to locate (the storefront’s not really on Maluniu) and there’s actually two shops, one off the parking lot and one across the alley leading to the parking lot; the one across the alley is chock-full of Hawaiiana and tiki stuff. Prices aren’t low, but are better than you find in Honolulu. Hey! I live on Maluniu Ave! I'm a block and a scoot down from the antique place. I havent peeked in there in years, but I see his stuff all the time at the Hawaii collectors show and I bid against the owner at a lot of local auctions. As for stuff to do in Kailua - I'd say lounging on the best beach in the world would be job #1! If you enjoy hiking - there are several excellent hikes nearby - you can hike to the summit of Mt. Olomana, take a dip at the end of the Maunawili Falls hike, or if you want a day-long hiking adventure you can tackle the Demonstration Trail from the Pali to Waimanalo (you'll need to park a car at the end - or get someone to pick you up). If you are staying in a B&B don't even bother driving into town - it is a very short walk (Unless you are in Lanikai - you'd better drive then). Several restaurants have been mentioned - I'd like to add the Kalapawai Deli (recently opened right at the entrance to Kailua town after the bridge - very nice plantation design - you can't miss it) and Lanikai Juice - the best smoothies EVER (made with all local produce). Ever hear of geocaching? I have an excellent geocache hidden in the depts of kailua bay - check it out here: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b228986b-85a4-4aa2-974a-58577307b58f I'd also reccommend a trip to Haleiwa on Oahu's North Shore. Enjoy your trip - Kailua is the best! :) edit - wanted to second the kayak idea - we have our own and I LOVE surfing them on the waves around flat island off Kailua beach. If it isn't windy, pack a lunch and paddle out to the Mokuleia Islands off of Lanikai beach. You will see a zillion sea turtles. [ Edited by: VanTiki 2007-08-01 16:55 ]

On 2007-08-01 08:31, GatorRob wrote:

in Kailua (21 Maluniu Ave.) was the real find, though. Hard to locate (the storefront’s not really on Maluniu) and there’s actually two shops, one off the parking lot and one across the alley leading to the parking lot; the one across the alley is chock-full of Hawaiiana and tiki stuff. Prices aren’t low, but are better than you find in Honolulu.

Hey! I live on Maluniu Ave! I'm a block and a scoot down from the antique place. I havent peeked in there in years, but I see his stuff all the time at the Hawaii collectors show and I bid against the owner at a lot of local auctions. As for stuff to do in Kailua - I'd say lounging on the best beach in the world would be job #1! If you enjoy hiking - there are several excellent hikes nearby - you can hike to the summit of Mt. Olomana, take a dip at the end of the Maunawili Falls hike, or if you want a day-long hiking adventure you can tackle the Demonstration Trail from the Pali to Waimanalo (you'll need to park a car at the end - or get someone to pick you up). If you are staying in a B&B don't even bother driving into town - it is a very short walk (Unless you are in Lanikai - you'd better drive then). Several restaurants have been mentioned - I'd like to add the Kalapawai Deli (recently opened right at the entrance to Kailua town after the bridge - very nice plantation design - you can't miss it) and Lanikai Juice - the best smoothies EVER (made with all local produce). Ever hear of geocaching? I have an excellent geocache hidden in the depts of kailua bay - check it out here:

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b228986b-85a4-4aa2-974a-58577307b58f

I'd also reccommend a trip to Haleiwa on Oahu's North Shore.

Enjoy your trip - Kailua is the best! :)

edit - wanted to second the kayak idea - we have our own and I LOVE surfing them on the waves around flat island off Kailua beach. If it isn't windy, pack a lunch and paddle out to the Mokuleia Islands off of Lanikai beach. You will see a zillion sea turtles.

[ Edited by: VanTiki 2007-08-01 16:55 ]

Post #322625 by VanTiki on Wed, Aug 1, 2007 4:52 PM