Lanikai Beach is ranked among the
best beaches in the world. The half mile strip of Lanikai Beach is located in
Lanikai, in the town of Kailua on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Like
several beaches in Hawaii, Lanikai Beach is public property, not a state land.
The beach water temperatures are normally 24–26 °C so you can spend plenty of
time in the water.
The beach itself position is very
unique, as you can watch the moonrise over the Mokuluas, especially during the
full moon. Sporadically during the year the sun will rise directly between the
Na Mokulua islands. This hidden gem is not connected to Kailua beach, so most
tourists pass it up. Lanikai Beach is populated mostly by locals, the rich and
famous and the occasional wedding at Sunset. However, Lanikai Beach is most
famous among Hawaii peoples, but lacking several public facilities.
Peoples are having problems like,
no parking lot, restrooms, shower and lifeguards. The Lanikai means ‘Heavenly
Sea’. Adjacent to Lanikai Beach is a mainly upper-class residential area,
accessible through public beach access paths. This magnificent beach has
extremely soft powdery clean white sand. Peoples are constraint to violate
parking lot due to no near parking area. Although, parking violation fines have
increased in order to keep people from illegally parking in the residential
area.
There are legal parking areas in
downtown Kailua, where you have to take the bus to the beach for a rational
fee. Parking violations are strictly enforced and include, but are not limited
to, no parking within four feet of a driveway entrance or apron, blocking the
unimproved pedestrian right of way. The beach cove on one of the small islands
and the surf between the two are big draws to kyakers and surfers.
The best time to go to Lanikai
Beach is in weekdays due to less crowded compared to weekends. Even it is still
very problematic to find parking close to public beach accesses. So, one can
imagine the plight of parking on weekends. The Lanikai Beach overcrowded during
summer and winter vacation seasons. In those days, beach is completely parked
every single day. This is a great place to swim with the Hawaiian Green Sea
turtles because the reef protects it from the big Hawaiian surf. Bring plenty
of sunblock as there is not much shade when on the beach.
The Lanikai Beach is famous spot
for photo lovers; they regularly shoot videos on nice days. The special thing
about this beach, having the two Islands in the background. Which attract
photographers to make their photoshoot plan here? The background called Na
Mokulua or Mokes. Lanikai Beach is consistently voted as one of the best
beaches in the United States. This is
the only beach in the USA that was voted as one of the best beaches in the world.
The beach is Flat Island which is
a bird sanctuary and destination for swimmers and kyakers alike. Moreover, myriad shade trees line the sand
and shade a large park with many picnic tables, a bike path and bathroom/shower
facilities.
The magical aqua blue calm waters
are perfect for swimming, but not at all good for snorkeling. There is no reef to attract the fish. The
water can also become a little cloudy from the fine sand stirring up from the
bottom shoreline. Kayaking is a
fantastic way to enjoy in at Lanikai calm waters. This is an exclusive two hour adventure that
you must plan and head to sign up before arriving at the beach.
It includes transportation,
lunch, snorkel gear, life jacket, dry bag, and caters to beginners to more
advanced kayakers. It’s a peaceful setting that promotes a relaxing setting for
everyone to enjoy! Make sure, also remember to be well-mannered to the local
residents, and clean up after yourselves when leaving the beach.
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