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Kailua Bay enjoys the famously beautiful weather of Hawaii year round. Winter temperatures average in the high 70’s and summer is in the mid to upper 80’s.

Make your plans flexible – when planning for a day of paddling allow for changes due to weather and ocean conditions.

Plan to do your kayaking soon after you arrive, then if the weather is bad, we can re-schedule so that you can go kayaking when the weather is better.

Kailua Bay may be the best destination for paddlers on Oahu. For the beginner it offers calm reef protected waters and a number of very interesting small near shore islands within easy reach of Kailua Beach. The experienced paddler will enjoy the waves outside the same reef that keeps the water calm near the beach. With beautiful sandy beaches, calm clear water, and multiple hiking options, these small islands make a great place to spend the day picnicking and exploring. And then there’s the wildlife … Green Sea Turtles abound and are easily approached. Summer is the nesting season for a number of rare sea birds that use these islands to raise their young. Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and the the very rare Hawaiian Monk Seal are known to come into the bay on occasion. In winter there’s also a chance you’ll see humpback whales just off shore.

Comfortable swimwear and shoes or sandals good for walking on rocks.
Be prepared for a little exercise and to get wet.

Sunscreen, underwater camera, hat, sunglasses, and a eyeglass retainer strap if you wear glasses/sunglasses (all of these are available at our shop if you don’t already have them). A Credit Card is required as a security deposit for the kayaks and other gear. Waterproof bags to keep your stuff dry are available to rent at $3.00 a day (included in packages).

First, one of our nice office assistants (and not a video like at other locations) will go over a satellite map of Kailua Bay with you together and show you how to safely navigate the waters. In that way we make sure, safety questions you might have can be answered detailed and immediately.
Second, we’ll show you the best and most scenic places on the islands you choose to kayak to and which areas of bay offer the best snorkeling. Lastly, we offer a free, basic paddling instruction when you rent a boat with Twogood Kayaks.

The offshore islands in our Kailua/Lanikai bay are home to the wedge-tailed shear water bird and are designated bird sanctuaries.

Permits for landing on Moku Nui or on Popoia Island, backrests, dry bags and snorkel sets are optional rental equipment as not everyone needs them.

The beach is a short 5 minute drive from our store, so we provide free foam pads and straps so you can drive your kayak to Kailua Beach or Lanikai Beach. If you’re staying in a residence along Kailua or Lanikai Beach, we’ll deliver paddle boards or rental kayaks free of charge for multi-day rentals.

Basic Kayak Rental Includes:

Safety Briefing about area you will be paddling in
Kayak
Paddles
Life vests
Soft racks
Straps