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Hawaii Wallpaper - from Oahu for Free.

Peter Kay's site Oahu for Free has fantastic Hawaii scenic wallpaper you can download for free. It's spectacular photography easy to download. Check it out on the website Continue

Added by Best of Kailua on October 14, 2009 at 1:10am — No Comments

The Detailed Map of Kailua, Lanikai & Waimanalo goes Annual!

Kailua, Lanikai & Waimanalo Map Ahead! Aloha, We are currently preparing for the 2010 issue of our Detailed Map of Kailua, Lanikai and Waimanalo with MCBH. There are BIG changes ahead! The latest edition of the map will be a yearly publication with a circulation of over 60,000 copies. A portion of our distribution is brought into Waikiki and delivered to visitors through concierge desks, tour desks and some rental car agencies. It is time to start thinking your ad -what you may want. If… Continue

Added by Page Marketing on October 7, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Go UH Warriors!

That's all. We love you guys- don't get discouraged. IMUA! Continue

Added by Best of Kailua on October 1, 2009 at 5:54pm — No Comments

Topsy Turvy As Seen on TV Tomato Planters: Success!

These were just plucked from under my upstairs lanai. I missed a cherry one because it fell to the ground --- downside of Topsy Turvy As Seen on TV Tomato Planters ... further to fall. Too bad inventors did not add a little net feature. At any rate, we seem to have started a fad as you can see them on… Continue

Added by Lanikai Bath and Body on September 8, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

Da Kine Dog Festival a HUGE success

2nd year of Da Kine Dog Festival was a huge success -- well promoted too by the Advertiser and the Star Bulletin: Continue

Added by Lanikai Bath and Body on September 7, 2009 at 8:23am — No Comments

Hui o Ko'olaupoko nominated for National Award!

I am excited to announce that Hui o Ko’olaupoko is one of five national finalists for an award sponsored by Rain Bird which highlights the “intelligent use of water". Hui o Ko'olaupoko is being recognized of our work at the Kawainui Neighborhood Park: Kaha Garden. Visit our website (http://huihawaii.org/kahanomination.html) to read the full press release detailing the award and to learn more about Kaha Garden and our many other projects. As you may know, the Kaha Garden project was initiated by… Continue

Added by Hui o Ko'olaupoko on September 2, 2009 at 10:50am — No Comments

There ARE other places to eat breakfast in Kailua...

Not to diss Boots n Kimo's which certainly has its share of yummy stuff, the leagues of people standing outside in the noonday sun (mad dogs and englishmen) really ought to consider: Kalapawai Cafe Crepes No Ka Oi Mokes Bread and Breakfast Cinnamon's Big City Diner Brents Morning Brew to name just a few....Boots n Kimos might think about putting one of those fan sprayer thing-ys outside the store so customers will feel better while they wait. And having a giant dispenser of some kind of SPF 30+… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 26, 2009 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

The Good Landlord

It may be commonknowledge, but perhaps not ... most of the town of Kailua is owned by the Castle Foundation and Kaneohe Ranch. They are the ones reasponsible for develping Kailua as a walking town, a vision that is coming true faster than we thought. We've heard rumors that the current bowling alley will be replaced ny a patk -- and we don't know if that is a park or a parking garage, but either way, we feel something good wil come of it, Today, I drove to the very busy mall where out store is… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Thanks Ron Nagasawa!

Midweek comes through for Best of Kailua, as Ron Nagasawa picks Best of Kailua as his favorite website of the week. Actually, along with www.lanikaibathandbody.com (you can also get there through www.lanikai.com) and www.thebrandstrategygroup.com (our own website) it is one of our favorites, too! We hope lots of people will join Best of Kailua because this really is one of the great communities on the planet, and it has plenty of fans! We were shocked and horrified when we saw how Martha's Vi… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 19, 2009 at 8:33am — 1 Comment

Two Big Barracuda

This afternoon, we saw two big barracuda in the canal that runs by our backyard to Kailua Beach. When my son was younger, he figured out the perfect shiny, silver lure to catch barracuda. He would see one coming down the canal, grab his fishing pole and strike at the perfect time. He always threw them back. Once we meaured one as long as his arm/ Today, some ten or fifteen years later, he saw two barracuda in the canal -- each over three feet long. They lingered near our backyard for some time… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 8, 2009 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Great Walking Service

HI Phillipa; I see you are still walking everyday, thanks for taking care of our dogs when we travel, it makes it so much more relaxing knowing someone who cares is taking care of your pets. Good luck with your business. Continue

Added by Partners In Design, Inc on August 8, 2009 at 5:39pm — No Comments

Need an interior designer+post YOUR pics

Check out Best of Kailua's member Wayne Parker, Partners in Design. They're in Kailua- longtime Kailua residents too. They just posted tons of pictures to their page. Remember too- post pictures, add videos to your page. And if you're not listed in the directory go to the add a listing tab on the navigation bar. Mahalo! Continue

Added by Best of Kailua on August 7, 2009 at 8:12am — No Comments

Windward Walkies - Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Service - Owner Philippa Davidson - insured, experienced & vet recommended

Just returned from some wonderful walks with some very special four-legged friends: beach, country, marsh - lots of sniffing, rolling and tail wagging! Started the day with a visit to a beloved elderly cat. She is looking all spick and span and glossy-coated ready for her owner's return this evening from a long trip, I shall miss her very much - she had me trained perfectly! Getting ready for an evening walk with another special 'client' - aren't they all?! Philippa Continue

Added by Philippa Davidson on August 6, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Hurricane Felicia Aiming for Hawai`i

That's all. Should be breezy good fun. Hope it's nothing more! Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 4, 2009 at 8:27pm — No Comments

Hauoli la hanau, homeboy President Obama!

Today is the President's birthday, and despite the fake Kenyan birth certificate he was BORN in Hawaii, on OAHU, in 1961. He was in my sister in law Joy Hungerford's class at Punahou, and I was a permanent substitute in his fifth grade class. Our memory of each other is mutually non-existent. That being said, on his last trip to Hawai`i, he made Kailua his home. We were our ever-hospitable selves, and Kailua is hoping that the Obamas will come back again soon! On a previous trip, he visited K… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 4, 2009 at 8:25pm — 1 Comment

Golf In Kailua

Last week end was one of the best golf tournaments ever put on by Mid Pacific Country club. It was "Club Day" 18 holes of two person best ball followed ba a great steak and shrimp BBQ dinner and great prizes. Comming up is the "Member Guest" Event. Another great tournament with 27 holes of golf, lunch and dinner as well as other on course events, all at the Private Country Club in Lanikai. Check out the club! Continue

Added by Wayne and Mona Parker on August 4, 2009 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

Dining Out in Lanikai

Our good friend Michelle Schaefer and her husband Dave are in town for a two week vacation and staying in one of the many very cool vacation rentals in Lanikai. Ian and I went over there for dinner last night and had a wonderful time. The place itself has a real hawai`i/lanikai/kailua feel with three lanais, a terraced backyard and a well done waterfall nestled into the hillock behind the house. Beautiful Hawaiian plants and lots of beautiful invasive species ... nonetheless we have adopted the… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 2, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

Topsy Turvy Tomato Plants Spotted on My Lanai

When Brook Gramann informed me of her urgent desire to have a Topsy Turvy Tomato As Seen on TV Tomato Planter,I knew it would be my mission to find her one. I was outdone by her husband David who spotted the Topsy Turvy As Seen on TV Tomato Planter on a trip to Sam's Club, I believe. As far as I know, the Topsy Turvy As Seen on TV Tomato Planter is still awaiting its plant at the Gramann home. Because I believe Brook to be the guru of half-a--ed gardening (her sister Charla being a Master Garde… Continue

Added by Gloria Garvey on August 1, 2009 at 9:10am — 2 Comments