Tours and Tickets to Experience Lanikai Beach

There are plenty of ways to experience Lanikai Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak Adventure with Beachside Lunch
• Royal Crown of Oahu - 60 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On
• 45 Minute Isle Sights Unseen Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On
• Hawaiian-Style Moped Rental for the Day
• Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

Lanikai Beach is a public beach and free to visit, but there are also many guided tours of Oahu that include a stop here. Self-drive tours start at US$15, Hawaiian-style moped rentals are around US$44, and full-day guided tours tend to be about US$150.

The sandy shores and turquoise waters of Lanikai Beach are ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Popular activities include kayaking to the offshore Mokulua islands, hiking the Lanikai Pillbox Trail for a view along the coast, or renting a stand-up paddleboard.

Lanikai Beach sits on the opposite shore of Oahu to Waikiki, about 17 miles (27 kilometers) away. Although you can reach the beach by bus, you’ll need to make several changes. It’s quicker and more convenient to do the 40-minute drive yourself, or join a tour with transfers included.

No. Despite its popularity, Lanikai Beach remains one of Oahu’s most undeveloped beaches, so you won’t find any facilities, restaurants, or lifeguard patrols. The secluded setting is all part of the appeal, but make sure to bring everything you need, including plenty of water, reef-safe sunscreen, and snacks.

Yes, the two Mokulua Islands—“the Mokes”—are among Oahu’s most-photographed landmarks and lie just off the shore of Lanikai Beach. A popular way to reach the islands is by kayak; it takes around 45 minutes to paddle from Lanikai to reach the beaches and the seabird sanctuary.