Lanikai

Beach neighborhood · Kailua, Hawaii

Illustration of Lanikai

Overview

Lanikai is a small beach neighborhood in Kailua, known for its calm water and views of the twin Mokulua islands offshore.

History

Lanikai was developed as a residential neighborhood in the 1920s.

Today

Visitors come for the beach and the Lanikai Pillbox hike, and parking is limited.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.