Kailua, Beach town in Windward Coast, United States.
Kailua extends across 10.59 square miles along Kailua Bay, featuring a 2.5-mile crescent beach and the Kawainui Marsh wetland system.
The area served as the residential headquarters for Oahu rulers during King Kakuhihewa period until the political center shifted to Honolulu in 1795.
The name Kailua originates from Hawaiian words kai and elua, translating to two seas, referencing the currents and former fishponds in the region.
The town maintains numerous bike rental facilities, coffee shops, and local markets, offering alternatives to the parking limitations near beach areas.
Kawainui Marsh, recognized as a Ramsar Convention site, protects four species of endangered Hawaiian waterbirds within its expansive wetland ecosystem.
Location: Honolulu County
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: 21.39722,-157.73944
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:52
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