Place to stay: Waikiki vs. Kailua

Which is a better place to stay at... Waikiki or Kailua?

Also I just read somewhere about making sure the B%26amp;Bs and places you rent are legal? Supposedly some places advertise rentals, only to realize that when you get there, it%26#39;s all fake and illegal. Anyone know anything about this and how to be aware on what to rent?

Place to stay: Waikiki vs. Kailua

I would definitely recommend staying at Waikiki. Kailua has a nice beach that is far from crowded, but there wasn%26#39;t much around it in terms of shopping and restaurants and it seemed a little difficult getting there. Waikiki has everything you would need- malls, galleries, spas, restaurants, etc. There is so much to do and you can always find something to keep you interested. However, it can get very crowded and quite noisy. On weekends you can enjoy the public hula show near Duke%26#39;s statue. But if you%26#39;re looking for peace and quiet, Kailua may suit you a little better.

Sorry, I%26#39;m not familiar with B%26amp;Bs.

Enjoy your time in Hawaii!

Place to stay: Waikiki vs. Kailua

It very much depends what you want from your holiday. Kailua has a beautiful beach, but has a very rural, laid back approach to life. If you are happy to just chill then it will be the perfect place. If you want more in the way of nightlife etc then Waikiki will be the better choice.

Angel....

Meaning no disrespect at all, if you have to ask, you should probably stay in Waikiki.

Kailua is more appropriate for seasoned Oahu visitors who are looking for a serene, low-key location well-away from the attractions.

If its your first time to the island, you will want to see all of the sights, shops, restaurants, history and attractions that Honolulu has to offer. And, you won%26#39;t want to be driving over the Pali Highway to town every day.

We couldn%26#39;t decide where to stay so we divided it 3 ways -- a few days in Kailua, a few days in Haleiwa, a few days in Waikiki. It sure made booking the accomodations rather challenging but we%26#39;re fairly certain it%26#39;ll be worth the hassle. So my point -- why stay in one place only?? Move around!!

thanks for the advice everyone. yeah this is my first time in hawaii. so sounds like waikiki may be a more suitable place.

now i just have to find an affordable place.