The best things to do in Kailua

“Driving range, par-3 course, and zipline for families, with golf cart rentals.”

“Golf greens with standard amenities, including a cafe & pro shop, plus scenic sea & mountain views.”

“Modern driving range offering all-weather practicing conditions for visiting golfers.”

“Glow Putt Mini Golf is Hawaii’s original glow-in-the-dark mini course, entertaining locals for 20+ years, with a new Waikiki spot and an arcade. Rally the crew or make it a low-pressure date, sink putts under the glow, then brag all week.”

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Golf course with 27 holes over 3 9-hole courses, a practice facility, and a pro shop.”

“Relaxed golf course for residents offering views of the ocean and hills, as well as a driving range.”

“Indoor play center featuring a ball pit, sandbox and other fun attractions.”

“Laid-back, AC-equipped option for 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf fun, plus gifts at the end.”

“Nu'uanu's misty greens calling? Oahu Country Club is a member-only haven with an 18 that runs through verdant hillsides and fast greens, plus Honolulu skyline and Pacific views for days, perfect for sneaking in a few holes after work and remembering why you live here.”

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Honolulu Country Club pairs an Arnold Palmer designed course with a close knit club community, so you can sneak in a midweek round just minutes from town and actually hear the birds. Thinking about membership? Golf, dining, and genuine connection await...”

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Waikele Country Club serves up a Ted Robinson design with bunkers, ponds and waterfalls plus those Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head sightlines that make a push cart feel like a victory lap. Play a round, then reward yourself at the restaurant’s Continental and Pacific-Asian menu, because kama‘āina deserve both.”

From the Pearl City newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Children's amusement chain featuring arcade games, a prize gallery & birthday celebrations.”

“-ft. clubhouse in a verdant tropical setting.”

“Center for all things cinema offers 3,000 vintage films for rent plus screenings in a tiny theater.”

“Outdoor mini-golf center with 2 tropical 18-hole courses, plus a 400-ft. zip line & snack bars.”

“This week, if you’re a member or can snag a guest spot, Waialae Country Club is the Seth Raynor classic locals brag about, a 1927 design kept at PGA Tour caliber that makes every round feel big. Afterward, the private club’s social and recreational scene keeps the day rolling.”

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Take a quick break from the same old and loop Tropics Mini Golf into the week. It’s an 18-hole, jungle-style course that’s equal parts fun and mildly competitive, followed by legit Texas BBQ cooked low and slow... plate lunches with brisket, pulled pork, pork belly, even their own brisket/pork sausage.”