Windward Oahu - Kailua Town 288 offshore islands to saltwater wetland marsh and waterfall hikes, this town invites you to discover one adventure after another in the great outdoors. Following a full day of action, check out a local farmers market or tap into savory food and spirits at one of Kailua’s bevy of bars. BASK IN THE BEACHES’ GLORY Bordered by three miles of sandy coastline running from the edge of Mokapu Peninsula to Lanikai, Kailua is a world renowned playground for beach walking, swimming, windsurfing, kite boarding, paddling sports and picnicking. Both Kailua and Lanikai beaches are hailed as top spots for these addictive activities. Locals and visitors alike enjoy these seemingly endless sands. Kailua Beach’s three-acre public park makes it a favorite for its soft white sand, calm waters and shallow bottom. A perfect place for relaxation, the park also offers clean restroom facilities, ample parking, big shade trees and more that attract both residents and visAfter the Great Mahele and Kuleana Act of 1850, lands were divided and distributed for sale and lease. Soon, taro fields turned to rice paddies, and Chinese immigrant workers came to Kailua to work the land and establish businesses. Near the turn of the 20th century, the land would once again transform. This time, the Castle family was at the helm as Kaneohe Ranch cattle grazed the Windward side. The family held an estimated 80 percent of the property in Kailua by the time World War II broke out. In 1942, Kaneohe Ranch closed, leading to the establishment of many of the Kailua residences and businesses that remain today. And after the completion of the Pali Highway in 1961, even more island residents decided to call Kailua home by dwelling in a close-knit community filled with an abundance of amenities. Kailua brims with beauty! From turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches and Rent a kayak for a fun day on the bay. 1
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