Kailua () is a

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(CDP) in

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, United States. It lies in the Koolaupoko District of the island of

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on the

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coast at Kailua Bay. It is in the judicial district and the ahupua'a named Ko'olaupoko. It is northeast of

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– over Nu‘uanu Pali. In the Hawaiian language ''Kailua'' means "two seas" or "two currents", a contraction of the words ''kai'' (meaning "sea" or "sea water") and ''elua'' (meaning "two"); it is so named because of the two former

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in the district ( Kawainui and Kaelepulu) or the two currents which run through Kailua Bay. Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along Kailua Road. The population was 50,000 in 1992. In 2017 census, the population had dropped to 38,000. The population was 40,514 at the 2020 census. Places of note in Kailua include Kailua Beach Park, Kaōhao or Lanikai Beach,

Kawainui Marsh Kawainui Marsh or Kawainui Fishpond is a wetland and former fishpond in Kailua, Hawaiʻi. It is the largest remaining wetland and the largest ancient freshwater fishpond in Hawaiʻi, and a designated Ramsar Convention wetland. Prehistory and P ...

, Maunawili Falls, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii. It was home to

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’s winter White House.

History

Early history

During the reign of King Kākuhihewa and his successors, Kanekapu, Kahoowaha, Kauakahiakahoowaha, and Kualiʻi, Kailua replaced

Waikiki Waikiki (; haw, Waikīkī; ; also known as Waikiki Beach) is a neighborhood of Honolulu on the south shore of the island of Oahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Waikiki is most famous for Waikiki Beach, which is one of six beaches in the district ...

as the residential seat of the Oʻahu Rulers ( ''aliʻi nui'' of Oʻahu). Many ancient temple ruins, such as those at Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site, are in the area. Following the Oʻahu army's defeat by

King Kamehameha the Great Kamehameha I (; Kalani Paiea Wohi o Kaleikini Kealiikui Kamehameha o Iolani i Kaiwikapu kaui Ka Liholiho Kūnuiākea; – May 8 or 14, 1819), also known as Kamehameha the Great, was the conqueror and first ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Kin ...

at the

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in 1795, the political capital and residential seat of the aliʻi nui of Oʻahu was relocated from Kailua to

Beach

Kailua Beach is crescent-shaped, about long, and ranging between wide. The ocean bottom fronting the beach slopes gently and beautifully to overhead depths without any coral heads. Light to medium waves support surfing and

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. The steady

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make Kailua Beach a top

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and

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destination.

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, first World Champion of windsurfing and Professional Windsurfers Association Hall of Fame inductee, grew up in Kailua. Sea kayaking and stand-up

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to the protected

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sanctuaries Flat Island and the Nā Mokulua, popularly known as "the Mokes", have become increasingly popular water activities at the beach.

Geography

Kailua is located at (21.397370, −157.739515). Nearby towns include Kāneohe, Maunawili, and Waimānalo. According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of . of it is land, and of it (26.62%) is water. A significant portion of this water area is

, the largest

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in the Hawaiian Islands and a

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site.

Kaʻōhao/Lanikai

Kaʻōhao () is the earliest known Hawaiian name for the place known as "Lanikai." Kaʻōhao means "the tying" and is derived from an old story in which "two women were tied together here with a loincloth after being beaten in a kōnane game". Kaʻōhao was commercially developed in the 1920s and renamed "Lanikai." It is now an

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in Kailua on the windward coast at Kailua Bay.

Lanikai Beach Lanikai Beach or Kaōhao Beach is located in Kaōhao, a community in the town of Kailua and on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Although there is a widespread belief that the name Lanikai means "heavenly sea", that is a misconception and a gra ...

was rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world by ''Sherman's Travel Magazine''. The area is known for its white powder-like sandy beach and its hiking trail along the Kaiwa Ridge to the

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commonly known as the "Lanikai Pillboxes". Because of its small community and easy access to its famous beach, Lanikai has one of the most expensive real estate markets in Hawaii. It is served by Kailua's zip code, 96734.

Climate

Kailua has a

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Demographics

As of the

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, there were an estimated 40,514 people and 12,387 households with an average of 3.04 people per household in Kailua. The population density was 5,212.8 inhabitants per square mile (2012.7/km²), which was less dense than that of Honolulu (5842.0 per square mile or 2255.6/km²). There were 4,322 housing units in Kailua at an average density of 121.7 per square mile (47.0/km²). The racial makeup of Kailua was 44.8%

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, 0.9%

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, 0.2% Native American, 19.3% Asian, 4.4%

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, 1.4% from

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, and 29.0% from two or more races. The Kailua population had a greater percentage of White residents and a lower percentage of Asian residents than the state in aggregate (25.3% and 38.6% respectively). 8.6% of the Kailua population were

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of any race. 12.7% of Kailua residents reported having a language other than English spoken at home, less than the state average of 26.1%. The age of the population in Kailua was varied, with 5.8% of inhabitants being under the age of 5, 21.6% being under the age of 18, and 19.3% being above the age of 65. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. The median annual household income in Kailua was $122,706, and the per capita annual income was $51,260. 5.0% of the population in Kailua was estimated to be below the poverty line, which was below the state average of 11.2%. Approximately 35.0% of businesses in Kailua were minority-owned, a rate nearly double that of the national average of 18.7%.

Government and infrastructure

The

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operates the Kailua Substation in Kailua. The

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operates the Kailua Post Office. The Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates the

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; it was defined in the Maunawili CDP as of the 2000 U.S. Census,2000 Map:
2010 Map: - Maunawili Elementary, Kailua High, and the prisons were in the CDP in 2000, but in 2010 were no longer in the CDP. but was redefined as being in the Kailua CDP as of the

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stated that the prison was in Kailua. The

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operates the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF), which was defined as Maunawili by the Census Bureau in 2000, and as Kailua by the same organization in 2010. The

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also stated the facility was in Kailua.

Tourism

Historically, most tourism on the island of O'ahu has centered around Waikiki and other tourism-designated areas. However, tourism has also been a major economic force in Kailua, and jobs relating to tourism have historically made up roughly one-third of total employment in Hawaii. The Obama family vacations, as well as coverage from various social media and travel sites, sparked new interest in Kailua as a tourist destination and led to an influx of tourists to Kailua. This influx of tourists has led to pushback from some Kailua residents, prompting proposals of legislation to limit tourist activity in the town.

Winter White House

vacationed in Kailua between 2008 and 2012. In 2010, 2011, and 2012, the Obama family stayed in the rented, ocean-front house Plantation Estate in the Paradise Point Estates. The house was built by developer Harold Kainalu Long Castle, who also lived there. Obama also took a vacation break in August 2008 at a different house in Kailua, Oahu Lani, during the

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Controversy

Although tourism is the primary driver of Kailua's economy, it remains a contentious issue among the town's residents. On several occasions, residents have successfully introduced legislation to discourage tourism in the town. One such example is Bill 41, which was introduced to the Honolulu City Council in October 2021. In 2022, Honolulu County Mayor

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signed Bill 41 into law at a press conference held on Kailua beach. The bill placed additional limits and restrictions on short-term rental units. These included requiring a permit to rent living space in a residential area for less than 90 days, as well as requiring hosting platforms (such as

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) to report all listings in Honolulu County (which includes Kailua town) to the county government. Proponents of Bill 41 expect its passage to dramatically reduce the volume of tourists in Kailua.

Education

Public schools

The

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operates the public schools. Elementary schools in the CDP include Aikahi, Enchanted Lake, Kaelepulu, Kailua, Kainalu, Keolu, and Maunawili. Kailua Intermediate School, Kalaheo High School, and

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are also in the CDP. Kailua High and Maunawili Elementary were defined as being in the Maunawili CDP as of the 2000 Census, but in Kailua CDP as of the 2010 Census. Kaōhao Public Charter School was previously known as Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School and opened in 1964. It became a charter school in 1996, and it received its current name in 2017. Mokapu Elementary School is on the nearby Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), outside of the CDP but with a Kailua address.

Area private schools

Catholic schools of the

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: * St. Anthony School * St. John Vianney School Others: * Trinity Christian School * Redemption Academy * Windward Adventist School *

Le Jardin Academy Le Jardin Academy is located on the Windward Side of Oahu in City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii. It offers private education from Pre-K to grade 12. It has a Kailua address but is not in the Kailua census-designated place. - Compare with the sc ...

(Kailua address but not in the CDP) * Huakailani School for Girls (K-8) ( Kaneohe CDP)

Films

Movies and TV shows that have been filmed in Kailua include: #''

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'' (2004–10) – TV episodes #''

Magnum, P.I. ''Magnum, P.I.'' is an American crime drama television series starring Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a private investigator (P.I.) living on Oahu, Hawaii. The series ran from December 11, 1980 to May 8, 1988 during its first-run broadcast on ...

'' (1980–88) – TV episodes # ''Hawaii Five-0'' (2010)- TV episodes

Community

Kailua hosts various events throughout the year, from

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Notable people

Scott Feldman at Minute Maid Park in August 2014

* Mike Akiu, American football player *

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, founder of the "

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" cookie brand *

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, U.S. Marine Corps, decorated for actions during the battles of Iwo Jima and

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, former World Champion professional surfer *

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(windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing), professional windsurfer, Peahi tow-in pioneer * Emily Chang, Bloomberg news anchor *

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, Peruvian-British actor * Kaʻimi Fairbairn, professional football player * Scott Feldman, Major League Baseball pitcher *

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, former Major League Baseball pitcher *

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, former professional football player *

Derek Ho Derek Ho (September 26, 1964 – July 17, 2020) was a Hawaiian Chinese surfer who won the world surfing championship in 1993. Ho was born in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii. He began surfing at the age of three, and won the world title at a ...

(surfing), former World Champion professional surfer, Kailua High Alumni * Michael Ho, professional surfer, Kailua High Alumni *

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, former professional American football player * Kila Ka'aihue, Major League Baseball player *

Les Keiter Lester Keiter (April 27, 1919 – April 14, 2009), also known as the "General", was a newscaster and sports director of Honolulu, Hawaii television station KHON-TV. Keiter, who also lived in New York and San Francisco, also called some of the bi ...

, sportscaster *

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, Medal of Honor recipient *

Buzzy Kerbox Burton "Buzzy" Kerbox is an American surfer, photographer and model. He is best known for co-developing tow-in surfing with Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama and a handful of other surfers in the mid-1990s. Early life Kerbox was born in 1956 in Indianap ...

, professional surfer, windsurfer, Ralph Lauren model *

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, Canadian actress * Denise Michele, model *

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, professional football player *

(windsurfing, kitesurfing), former World Champion professional windsurfer * B.J. Penn, former

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welterweight and lightweight champion and world Brazilian jiu-jitsu Champion * Albert Pyun, film director *

Jonah Ray Jonah Ray Rodrigues (born August 3, 1982) is an American actor, comedian and writer from Los Angeles. He stars as Jonah Heston, the most recent primary host of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''. He is a former host of '' The Nerdist Podcast'' and ...

, comedian and actor *

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, professional football player * Jesse Smith, water polo player * Bobby Webster, NBA General Manager of Toronto Raptors

Gallery

File:Paaka kahakai kailua.jpg, View across Kailua Beach to the offshore islet known as ''Moku nui'', one of Nā Mokulua off Lanikai File:Kailua Oahu.JPG, View of Kailua from the Kaiwa Ridge Trail (Keolu Hills) File:Kailua from Olomana.png, View of Kailua Town from Ahiki, the third peak of Olomana

References

External links

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Kailua Chamber of Commerce
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