The above scene is at Kailua Beach looking east towards Lanikai. Locals and visitors alike feel it is the best beach in Hawaii, and it was designated as the best American beach in 1998 by an expert, Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Kailua Beach Park is about 30 minutes from Waikiki and is an excellent family beach as there are gentle waves from Kailua Bay on the windward or eastern shore of Oahu.
This is looking west from Kailua Beach. The least crowded time to visit the beach is during the week.
I thought you might enjoy the photo of the lifeguard station with the old ironwood trees. Wind surfing and kite surfing is very popular at this beach. Nearby you can rent kayaks and adventure to offshore islands.
The scene directly above shows kayaks in the Kawainui Canal which leads to and empties into the ocean (top photo). To the left of the kayaks on the canal is a fabulous steakhouse and seafood restaurant called Buzz's which I enjoy visiting and the food is great. By the way, there is plenty of parking at Kailua Beach Park, restrooms, showers, and picnic tables.
This is looking west again and not far from Buzz's restaurant and steakhouse. I painted this scene with a different catamaran and figures shown below.
"A Good Day - Kailua Beach"
16" x 20" acrylic on canvas
Available
Thank you for visiting today.
