Kailua, Lanikai, Maunawili, Norfolk

Kailua! It's a beautiful community! Kailua is a charming coastal town on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii. It's known for its stunning beaches, lush greenery, and a relaxed, small-town atmosphere. If you're lucky enough to be in Kailua today, I hope you're enjoying the town, the mountains, the beaches and all the tropical scenery! What would you like to know about Kailua?

In Hawaiian, Kailua means "two seas" or "two currents", a contraction of the words kai (meaning "sea" or "sea water") and ʻelua (meaning "two"); it is so named because of the two lagoons in the district or the two currents which run through Kailua Bay.

Highlights in Kailua include Kailua Beach Park and Lanikai Beach, Mt. Olomana, the Kawai Nui Marsh and Maunawili Falls - a popular hiking destination, along with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii - which borders both Kailua and Kaneohe.