We love our local Kailua businesses, especially during the summer time as people are enjoying the time outside and at the beach. Each quarter I try to feature several of our local businesses. So in this blog, I'd like to share with you a few Kailua businesses that you can support to make your day more special. These businesses are several local spots you should frequent on beach days or just any day because when you shop local you support local businesses who employ local people.
Best Grab and Go Meal In Kailua!
One of the easiest Grab and Go morning meals doesn't come from a fast food joint. It comes from Times Coffee Shop. If you call ahead you can run in and pick up a large box of fried rice that comes with your choice of egg and mac salad. My boys request it every time they have a day off. It is located right on Hamakua. They have both parking lot parking and street parking. So it's an easy place to grab and go or step in for a leisurely breakfast.
Head To The Beach With All Your Snacks
Now that you have your breakfast all set, you want to head to the beach and get ready for your relaxing day. So pack your lunch in a chic printed cooler from Fighting Eel. You can keep your food and drinks fresh for hours while you play in the waves and relax in the sand. These coolers come in fun prints like fish, ginger lay, or Kahlo and they're fashionable and make you happy when you're just looking at them. They are lined with food-safe thermal insulation that you can wipe clean. There's even an ice bag that's included with the cooler it is meant to be used with. So get that cooler ready and fill it up with good healthy options.
Nalu Healthbar for Lunch
Once you have that cute cooler in the car swing by Nalu Healthbar to get your sandwich wrap or salad to put in your cooler. They really pride themselves on using fresh, organic local ingredients as much as possible so that their customers get the healthiest and tastiest options. My personal favorite is the ahi wrap. Also, keep in mind they have fresh juices and smoothies too. They're located right on Heiki Lee Street right around the corner from Hawaiian island creations.
Hawaiian Island Creations
Speaking of HMIC, if you have any needs at all related to sun and surf, you can find it right around the corner on Kili and Honey streets. They've been serving our community for over 50 years. Starting with your skin you can protect it and our sea life with reef-safe sunscreen at HRC serve. They have a wide selection of sunburn products and they also carry sex wax and surface products too. We do not want to add any extra chemicals to our ocean, so please make sure you are always using reef-safe options. In addition to sunscreen, you can find all of your surf needs including boards, clothing, accessories, and slippers. So head to Hawaiian Island Creations before your beach run so you can both be stylish and safe.
Bookends For You To Escape This World
Finally, once you get to the beach, set up your chairs, and grab a drink from your cooler, it's time to relax and escape with a book of your choice! Bookends is your quintessential small-town bookstore that has been there for over 25 years. Did you know that in addition to bestsellers, they also have unique and rare books? You can also find greeting cards, note cards, and small gifts. So stroll the aisles to find your favorite genre to take with you to the beach or cozy up in your favorite chair.
Do you have any other recommendations for businesses to support for your days of summer finding Kailua, we have so many wonderful small businesses that have unique and tasty offerings. So let me know if you have some other great local shops that you stop by on your way to the beach and subscribe to the YouTube channel. Feel free to follow me also at Jill Ward 808 on social media. And if you have any questions on the local real estate market, I'm always here to help.