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Kailua Kona, HI
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Kailua-Kona is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, in the North Kona District of the Island of Hawaii. It is the center of commerce and of the tourist industry on West Hawaii. It is famous in the sports world as the site of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon and the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. The town's post office is designated Kailua-Kona to differentiate it from the larger, Kailua located on windward Oahu, although it is referred to as "Kona" in everyday speech. Many place names in the Hawaiian Islands are repeated on several islands, but the two Kailuas are the only confusing conflict in this regard. The city is served by Kona International Airport. Kailua-Kona was the closest major settlement to the epicenter of the 2006 Hawaii Earthquake.
HistoryKailua-Kona was established by King Kamehameha I to be his seat of government (he was originally the chief of Kona before consolidating rule of the archipelago), and the capital of the newly unified Kingdom of Hawaii. (The capital was later moved to Lāhainā, then, to Honolulu.) Royal fishponds at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park were the hub of unified Hawaiian culture. The town then functioned as a retreat of the Hawaiian royal family. Up until the late 1900’s, Kailua-Kona was primary a small fishing village. More recently, this region has undergone a real estate and construction boom fueled by tourism and investment.
HistoryKailua-Kona was established by King Kamehameha I to be his seat of government (he was originally the chief of Kona before consolidating rule of the archipelago), and the capital of the newly unified Kingdom of Hawaii. (The capital was later moved to Lāhainā, then, to Honolulu.) Royal fishponds at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park were the hub of unified Hawaiian culture. The town then functioned as a retreat of the Hawaiian royal family. Up until the late 1900’s, Kailua-Kona was primary a small fishing village. More recently, this region has undergone a real estate and construction boom fueled by tourism and investment.
GeographyKailua-Kona is located at 19°38'60" North, 155°59'39" West (19.649973, -155.994028), along the shoreline of Kailua Bay and up the southern slope of Hualālai volcano. There are no major rivers or streams in Kailua-Kona or on the Kona side of Hawaii.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 39.8 square miles (103.0 km²), of which, 35.5 square miles (91.9 km²) of it is land and 4.3 square miles (11.0 km²) of it is water. The total area is 10.71% water.
The Kailua-Kona postal code is 96740. Other communities located in this zip code include: Kalaoa, Kealakehe, Kahaluu, and Keauhou.
ClimateThe coldest month in Kona is February and the average high in February is 80 F while the average low is 64 F. August is the warmest month and the average high is 87 F while the average low is 69 F. Humidity is between 50% and 80%. The temperature change between night and day is greater than the temperature change between winter and summer. Mornings are typically clear while thermal clouds created in the day raises the temperature during the day.
Vog can cover parts of the Kona coast from time to time depending on the activity of the Kilauea and the island winds. Kailua-Kona is located in the lee of the Hualalai Volcano sheltering the town from wind and rain.
Points of interest Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens Hulihee Palace, the residence of members of the Hawaiian royal family until 1914. Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii's first Christian church built in 1820. Kona Brewing Company, a microbrewery in town Kona Hawaii Temple, Hawaii's 2nd Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)Historic Kona Inn.Ahuena HeiauKamakahonu BeachKahaluu Beach ParkWhite Sands BeachSaint Michael the Archangel Catholic ChurchAlii Drive, Kailua-Kona’s oceanfront downtown street starting at Kailua Pier.
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By AldoBe
3 days
This 3-Day getaway has you staying in Kailua Kona and doing exhilarating stuff like helicopter rides, and SNUBAing. Do you love the idea of scuba diving, but feel intimidated by all the gear and training involved? If so, SNUBA is your perfect alternative. SNUBA is a system that allows for safe, shallow reef diving, without requiring a heavy tank as an air source. Instead, the air source is contained within a hose attached to an elongated snorkel.
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By AlfredoCasteg1
3 days
This 3-Day trip is aimed to the young & single crowd. Grab a friend & make this a grand extended weekend getaway.
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at 2:11AM September 18, 2008
This was my home-base for 8 days & it was a great, centrally located town with a great waterfront & pier, beaches nearby, some great snorkeling spots & good jumping off points to explore North Kohala or south to Captain Cook's.
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at 6:56PM May 28, 2008
BEST place in the entire world! Everyone there was so nice, awesome food, perfect 80 degree weather every day, and it was HAWAII!!
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at 5:50PM July 3, 2008
I want to return, just to go snorkeling and horseback riding.
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at 12:04PM July 3, 2008
Stayed at a time share right on the water...nice!
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at 10:40PM June 27, 2008
Was so awesome!
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at 8:32PM May 28, 2008
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at 3:17AM May 28, 2008
amazing.
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at 9:24PM May 27, 2008
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