One thing that makes Lanikai Beach so special? The green sea turtles ... House is a long-standing go-to restaurant, and the beloved Fish Market Restaurant from Paia, Maui, also has an outpost ...

Travel about 15 miles northeast of downtown Honolulu to the Windward Coast and you'll discover two of the island's most popular beaches – Kailua Beach Park and Lanikai (or Ka'ohao) Beach.