As Waikiki becomes more populated, busier, and more hectic, tourists are beginning to find other locations on Oahu to stay, explore, and vacation.

The windward side of Oahu, notably centered around the prolific Kailua and Kaneohe neighborhoods, has seen a remarkable increase in popularity for tourists in search of a scenic getaway that is a far distance from the highly commercialized visitor experience in Honolulu. A large number of Kailua vacation rentals cater to the needs of visitors in search of a personal and quiet experience on the windward side.