Welcome to Kalama Tract and Coconut Grove
Gorgeous natural splendors and ample tranquility define this Oahu enclave
Situated in the heart of one of Hawaii’s most coveted beach towns are Kalama Tract and Coconut Grove, a beautiful residential stretch of Kailua that’s at once casual, refined, and abounding with a warm, inviting energy. The latter was constructed decades earlier on a veritable coconut grove and boasted a genteel feel and an array of breathtaking plantation homes and bungalows. The former features lovely and large single-family gems built on generous lots. Together, these bedroom communities have a wonderful neighborly ambiance that offers its residents a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle.
Kailua as a whole has shifted into one of the most desirable parts of Oahu. While it has a magnificent array of fabulous eateries, bed and breakfast inns, and boutiques, it maintains its charming, small-town vibe. Above all, Kailua possesses one of the most stunning and iconic shorelines in the Hawaiian archipelago.
What to Love
- Quiet, relaxed, and welcoming
- Mere steps away from mesmerizing beaches
- Proximity to Honolulu, HNL, and UH Manoa
- Near a slew of terrific restaurants, bars, and coffeehouses
- Abounding with awesome outdoor recreation
Local Lifestyle
Residents of Coconut Grove and Kalama Tract relish a wholesome, healthy lifestyle, one that is punctuated with frequent walks to the beach and playing in the water, whether it’s surfing, SUPing, swimming, or snorkeling. They also enjoy hiking one of the windward side’s superb, view-heavy trails. As mentioned, these districts are known for their aloha spirit, and you’ll find an assortment of professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and families with keiki in these areas. Many of the residents in Coconut Grove and Kalama Tract savor close ties with their neighbors and are likely to run into them at the Kailua farmers’ market or one of the town’s golf courses.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
Kailua locals are spoiled because they have effortless access to several outstanding eateries and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Formaggio Grill is a living testament to Kailua’s exceptional dining scene. Here, you can dine on blackened ahi risotto, crispy calamari, and Chilean sea bass with lobster cream sauce. Buzz’s Original Steakhouse is just as tantalizing with its splendid waterfront location and an extensive menu of sumptuous steak and seafood. Meanwhile, Cinnamon’s Restaurant Kailua serves the best breakfast in town. To wit: Their red velvet pancakes crowned with coconut syrup.
Shopping is a sheer delight in downtown Kailua. From luxe surfer-chic dresses to New York Times bestselling titles, you’re bound to be overjoyed by its selection of retailers. It’s here that you’ll also discover a bike shop, shave ice stands, home decor stores, and darling boutiques that sell gifts you’ll find nowhere else.
Things to Do
Oahu has an abundance of activities, with many at Kalama Tract and Coconut Grove residents’ fingertips. Kailua Beach features soft, powdery sand and bathwater-warm, translucent water — the perfect conditions for snorkeling and swimming. Lanikai Beach is just as enticing. This is the optimal spot to go for a serene stroll or rest in the sun with nothing more than a book. Another local favorite is Kalama Beach Park, which often has irresistible waves that are perfect for bodysurfing.
The lush and jungly Maunawili Falls Trail is at once thrilling and tranquil, while Kailua residents are a short drive away from all that Honolulu and Waikiki have to offer. This includes the exquisite Honolulu Museum of Modern Art, which, as the largest art museum in the Aloha State, showcase 55,000-plus works and one of the biggest pan-Pacific and Asian collections in the country.
Schools
Children who reside in Kalama Tract and Coconut Grove are near a bevy of top-performing schools, such as:
