Kailua is a census-designated place in Honolulu County that lies on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. It is located twelve miles northeast of Honolulu (less than a thirty minute drive) and is a beautiful, mainly residential area. It got its name because two separate ocean currents run through Kailua Bay and it is known for its spectacular sunsets. It used to be a sleepy fishing village but now it is a booming cultural center that is home to the Kona Coffee Festival, the Iron read more...
