Kailua guide

Kailua-Kona is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, in the North Kona District of the Island of Hawaii. The population was 9,870 at the 2000 census. It is the center of commerce and of the tourist industry on West Hawaiʻi. The town's post office is designated Kailua-Kona to differentiate it from the larger, Kailua located on windward Oʻahu, although it is referred to as "Kona" in everyday speech. Many place names in the Hawaiian Islands are repeated on several islands, but the two Kailuas are the only confusing conflict in this regard. The city is served by Kona International Airport. Kailua-Kona was the closest major settlement to the epicenter of the 2006 Hawaiʻi Earthquake.

Kailua Beach is often cited as Hawaii's best beach. It was ranked as the finest American beach in 1998 by coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, and then "retired" from subsequent consideration. It is a crescent-shaped, about 2 miles (3.2 km) in length and 50-150 feet wide. The ocean bottom fronting the beach slopes gently to overhead depths without any coral heads. Light to medium waves support surfing and bodysurfing.


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    Today, 10:47

  • Living2Shop

    Wine Party!! Just $25 for 90-minute Wine tasting for 4 at Oeno Winemaking in Kailua!! HALF-OFF!! LIKE IT!! SHARE... http://t.co/PMUgn1Ra

    Today, 10:45

  • _shayfs

    @iashleeloveyou I can only go in the morning cause I got work in the afternoon in Kailua =|

    Today, 10:37

  • HellaKittay__

    @iLOKizFRESH ..yes you do! Then u gotta drive me down to Kailua so we can go to Snow Factory !

    Today, 10:21

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    そういえばDP☆12フルコンないからせめてKailua穴フルコンしなきゃ…鬱ゲー

    Today, 10:04

  • briannalei

    Hawaii News Now segment on windward fire interviews Kailua resident Robert Stoner... #typical #kailua But Hope the fire gets contained!!

    Today, 10:04

  • heathfish

    The Pier. #hawaii #kona #pacific #ironman @ Kailua Pier http://t.co/fuaHLSiG

    Today, 10:03

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    Holy Shitt' Fatt Brush Fire In Kailua!

    Today, 10:00

  • UHPics

    @tiffersHI @nicolekato ouch. It's goin down! I'll be in Kailua before the sun rises •hopefully• LOL!

    Today, 10:00

  • dakinejobs

    Caregiver wanted (Kailua) http://t.co/nfzgrJKL

    Today, 09:44

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    @savangelion じゃあKailuaもハードできますねw

    Today, 09:44

  • nai808

    .@prima_kailua is ALWAYS #badass. beef shank lasagna? maple chocolate chicharon ice cream? http://t.co/OwMI4tY0 http://t.co/pKWeMcgY

    Today, 09:32

  • fpizarro

    Had a great time @ Zia’s-Kailua for @dannakaso’s b’day w/ @CrankyDad @suzroig @RobbieD808 @treenashapiro @VickiViotti and Mr. Willis Hoover!

    Today, 09:29

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    RT @nai808: http://t.co/zfoJ9xga some courses of our most excellent dinner @PRIMA_KAILUA w/@radkanda, @jwyattparker, @cparker808, @chefjeff808

    Today, 09:24

  • nai808

    http://t.co/zfoJ9xga some courses of our most excellent dinner @PRIMA_KAILUA w/@radkanda, @jwyattparker, @cparker808, @chefjeff808

    Today, 09:21

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