Golden sunrise over Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua Islands
YOUR WINDWARD OʻAHU FIELD GUIDE

Salt in the air.
Kailua on your mind.

Beach days, ocean adventures, and a slower way to explore. A guide rooted in Kailua, from paddler Kim Hillhouse.

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LANIKAI · KAILUABOUND PHOTOGRAPHY

Experience Kailua like a local.

Rooted here. Inspired by the water. Made for thoughtful travelers.

FIND YOUR KAILUA

Come for the water.
Stay for the feeling.

Choose a beach morning, a paddle, or a few unhurried days. Start with what draws you outside.

A LITTLE PLANNING. A LOT OF POSSIBILITY.

Three days.
No need to rush.

A beach morning. A day on the water. Time to look around. Use our flexible itinerary to make the trip your own.

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Outrigger canoes on the water with the Koolau mountains behind them
Kim seated in an outrigger canoe on turquoise water
THE PERSON BEHIND THE GUIDE

Rooted in Kailua.
Drawn to the water.

Kim Hillhouse grew up with Kailua and Lanikai as her playground. Paddling, racing, and a love of the outdoors are part of the story behind this guide.

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