Lanikai Beach
On Oahu's windward side, Lanikai — 'heavenly sea' in Hawaiian — lives up to the billing: half a mile of soft sand facing two pyramid-shaped islets, with water made for morning kayaking.
- Best forBeach
- Approx. flying time~5h 30m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportHonolulu, Oahu (HNL)
About this place
It sits in a residential neighbourhood with no facilities, so it never feels like a resort. Hike the Lanikai Pillbox trail at dawn for the view, then spend the rest of the day recovering on the sand.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 25°C in February to 28°C in September. Driest in September; wettest in March, with rain on about 17 days. The sea is warmest in October at around 27°C, coolest at 24°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August28° · rain 8 days · sea 26°Warm with rain most weeks.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
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Flights
Los Angeles Oahu, Hawaii
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