Kailua Hawaii
It is the center of commerce and of the tourist industry on West Hawaiʻi. Its post office is designated Kailua-Kona to differentiate it from the larger Kailua located on windward Oʻahu, although it is sometimes referred to as "Kona" in everyday speech.
Many place names in the Hawaiian Islands are repeated on several islands, and the two Kailuas are a major confusing conflict in this regard. The city is served by Kona International Airport, located in the adjacent Kalaoa CDP. Kailua-Kona was the closest major settlement to the epicenter of the 2006 Hawaiʻi Earthquake.
History
The community 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 Hawaiʻi.
Other communities located in this zip code include: Kalaoa, Kealakehe, Kahaluʻu, and Keauhou.
Climate
The coldest month in Kona is February and the average high in February is 82°F (28°C) while the average low is 67°F (19°C). August is the warmest month and the average high is 88°F (31°C) while the average low is 74°F (23°C).
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 raise the temperature during the day.
Average seasonal temperatures:
Metric conversion
Vog can cover parts of the Kona coast from time to time depending on the activity of the Kilauea and the island winds.
Kailua Pier is the starting and finishing point for the world-famous Ironman World Championship triathlon and is a great place to watch the sunset. North of the pier is the Kamakahonu royal residence and Ahuʻena Heiau. Another royal residence is Huliheʻe Palace, used by members of the Hawaiian royal family until 1914. The Historic Kona Inn and other shops are on the street.
Parks include Laʻaloa Bay (also known as Magic Sands or White Sands Beach) and Kahaluʻu Bay.
Other points of interest:
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens
Kona Hawaii Temple, Hawaiʻi's 2nd Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
University of the Nations campus, one of the largest training centers for Youth With A Mission
Media
Kailua-Kona is served by West Hawaii Today which is owned by the Stephens Media Group.
Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Kealakehe Elementary School, Kealakehe Intermediate School, and Kealakehe High School are in the Kailua CDP.
Notable residents
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