Why visit Kailua
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 67 places to eat and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lanikai Beach, Water Gardens Keolu, Boettcher Estate and Kaneohe Ranch Building.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 65°F.
Weather in Kailua
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kailua
Kailua (English: kye-LOO-ə, Hawaiian: [kɐjˈluwə]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It lies in the Koʻolaupoko District of the island of Oʻahu on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. It is in the judicial district and the ahupua'a named Ko'olaupoko. It is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Honolulu – over Nu‘uanu Pali.
From the Wikipedia article Kailua, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Lanikai Beach
Beach · 1.5 mi
Beach located in Lanikai on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii
Museums and landmarks5
Boettcher Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former beachfront estate and municipal park in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Kaneohe Ranch Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in United States of America
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Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
US Marine Corps base in Hawaii, United States
Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic Place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Kawai Nui Marsh
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Keolu Hills Neighborhood Park
Park · 1.7 mi
A small park running behind the skate park and elementary school.
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes67
Over Easy
Cafe · Breakfast, Brunch · 0.5 mi
418 Kuulei Road, Kailua
We-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa-Su 07:00-01:30; Mo-Tu off
The Collective: Tattoo, Cafe & Gallery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
407 Uluniu Street, Kailua
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Tradition Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
905 #3201 Ent 3 Kalanianaʻole Highway
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
55 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
School · 5.0 mi
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe
Healthcare3
Map of Kailua
161 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 67°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 69°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 70°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 73°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 74°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 74°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 73°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 82°F | 70°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 68°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waimanalo Exp F 795.1 91184 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Honolulu County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-08-19: Kunia Road Fire (Fire)
- 2022-02-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-25: Hurricane Douglas (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kaneohe Bay Marine Corp Air Station (NGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Maunawili 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Kaneohe 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Kaneohe Base 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Waimanalo 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Waimanalo Beach 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Heeia 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Ahuimanu 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- East Honolulu 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Kahaluu 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Urban Honolulu 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kailua Aerial, Travis.Thurston, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kalapawai Market, South Kalaheo Ave, Kailua (503418) (18967348544), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Hummers for sale ($80K) at the Ford Dealership, Kailua - Flickr - exfordy, Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach Sunset Too (9193276101), Floyd Manzano from Mililani, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach Sunset (9193268473), Floyd Manzano from Mililani, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach Park - Oahu - Hawaii, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach Houses, Oahu, Hawaii, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach Shore (4674121670), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach (4674122024), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach Shore (4674123264), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach (4674122318), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kailua Beach (51872675118), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kailua Beach (51872596101), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kailua Beach (51871634062), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kailua Beach (51873237655), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kailua Beach Panorama (4674117408), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Monument in Kailua - panoramio, catyasu, CC BY 3.0
- Kailua Beach (4673500263), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kaneohe-ranch-bldg, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Boettcher-estate, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Hangar 101 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Cpl Richard Mattingly, USMC, Public domain
- Lanikai Strand auf Oahu, Hakilon, CC BY 3.0
- 2015-365-80 It Cannot Get More Stereotypical (16710814910), cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
- Gallinula galeata sandvicensis 588911683, Damien Wallace, CC BY 4.0
- Gallinula galeata sandvicensis 588911683 (cropped), Damien Wallace, CC BY 4.0
- Gallus gallus domesticus 480575523, Damien Wallace, CC BY 4.0
- Cuscuta sandwichensis (Hawaiian dodder, kauanoa) - 16972914195, Plant pests and diseases, CC0
- Hawaii Lifeguard Post, Cristo Vlahos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cuscuta sandwichensis (Hawaiian dodder, kauanoa), Plant pests and diseases, CC0
- Hawaiian Sailing Canoes (9213106985), Floyd Manzano from Mililani, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Hawaii Beach trees (53312898866), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Hawaii Beach trees (53313375435), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Ka'ihekauila (9215889526), Floyd Manzano from Mililani, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance - panoramio - catyasu, catyasu, CC BY 3.0
- Panorama of Kawainui Regional Park (4674118334), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kawainui Regional Park (4673501569), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Isognomon californicus 456207550, Sawyer Baran, CC BY 4.0
- Isognomon californicus 456207539, Sawyer Baran, CC BY 4.0
- Isognomon californicus 456207560, Sawyer Baran, CC BY 4.0
- Isognomon californicus 456207533, Sawyer Baran, CC BY 4.0
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