Kailua, HI Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Kailua, HI

The Windward Coast is one of Oahu's most beautiful settings-and the beachfront community of Lanikai in Kailua is the coast's most coveted jewels. Nestled along four miles of shoreline east of the dramatic Koolau Mountains, Lanikai offers the upscale spirit and amenities of California beach towns like Laguna Beach or Malibu with a relaxed tropical Hawaiian ambiance and half the crowds. Many of Lanikai's charming beachfront homes built in the first half of the 20th century still stand today. Several are even listed on the historic register, such as those built by Vladimir Ossipoff. In tandem with the vintage, the neighborhood features architecturally masterful contemporary beachfront estates that also frequently command some of Hawaii's highest real-estate prices. Residents of these homes enjoy spectacular views of offshore islets as well as safe swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and kayaking along some of Hawaii's finest beaches. It's hard to beat the idyllic Island lifestyle that sunny Lanikai offers. Key attractions in Lanikai & Kailua include the Mokulua Islands, a popular destination for kayakers, canoe paddlers and catamaran sailors, Buzz's Steakhouse and a variety of other fine restaurants, Kailua Beach Park, a favorite for windsurfers, surfers, kite surfers, kayakers and sailing enthusiasts and Kailua Town, offering several convenient shopping centers and dining opportunities, from Pacific Rim to Thai. less

Kailua, the largest community on the Windward side, is Oahu's windsurfing capital, and Kailua Beach is one of the world's most beautiful shorelines. It is home to lovely, moderately priced neighborhoods with excellent restaurants, parks, libraries, schools, shopping centers and a pleasant downtown. The Pali and Likelike Highways make for easy commuting to the Honolulu side of the island. You know you're in Lanikai when you see Moku Nui and Moku Iki, the two beautiful islands that are the idyllic landmarks of this affluent community. In 1924, the first neighborhood developers gave this prime beachfront property its name, which means "sea heaven." The homey, shoes-off comfort of Waimanalo can be attributed to the fact that it has the largest native Hawaiian population in Windward Oahu. Homes, townhomes, duplexes, condos, apartments, and rent-to-owns are all quite affordable. Lacy ironwood trees shade the white sands of Waimanalo Beach, with the natural beauty of the Koolau Mountai less