Is Kailua too far for Waikiki activities?

It will be our first time in Hawaii and we are considering renting a house in Kailua. Is this city too far of a commute for activities like going to Pearl Harbor, going to a Luau, etc.

Should we try to find accommodations in Waikiki instead? Thanks for the feedback

Is Kailua too far for Waikiki activities?

Kailua is a nice area. It is not too far from Honolulu/Waikiki. About a 30 minute drive to downtown Honolulu. 35 minutes to Waikiki.

Make sure the rental in Kailua is legal.

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Is Kailua too far for Waikiki activities?

We stayed in Waimanalo, which is just down the road from Kailua and had no problems going back and forth to Waikiki. Straight shot through the mountains.

We thoroughly enjoyed having a beach to ourselves and getting away from the hubbub of the city. You%26#39;re making a wise choice.

Have fun!

Should I admit to making it from Honolulu to Kailua in about 20 minutes?

I don%26#39;t think there%26#39;s much of a time difference between driving the Pali into town and driving the streets in Waikiki when trying to go somewhere (not located within Waikiki). Plus you aren%26#39;t paying for parking in Kailua.

You should be fine, just avoid rush hour when people are heading to Honolulu to work in the AM and back from Honolulu to Kailua in the PM.

Aloha,

The only problem would be if you wanted to take bus tours to such things as Pearl Harbor, a luau, etc. Otherwise, as long as you don’t mind driving for yourself, you are fine. When we first moved here I thought, how lost can I get, it’s an island! But, most of the street names are in Hawaiian, and it can be confusing, so I’d be sure to Mapquest your trips.

You may want to “add up” all the activities you want to do and if more than half actually take place in Waikiki (in particular restaurant or shopping opportunities), it may be easier to stay there. If enjoying a gorgeous beach as much as possible is your goal, you will love the Windward side.