Kailua, Hawaii
Kailua | ||
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FIPS code 15-23150 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 359894 |
Kailua
In the
Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along Kailua Road. The population was 50,000 in 1992.
Places of note in Kailua include Kailua Beach Park, Kaʻōhao or Lanikai Beach, Kawainui Marsh, Maunawili Falls,[5] and Marine Corps Base Hawaii. It was home to Barack Obama’s winter White House.
History
Early history
During the reign of King
Beach
Kailua Beach is crescent-shaped, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long, and ranging between 50 and 150 feet (15 and 46 m) wide. The ocean bottom fronting the beach slopes gently to overhead depths without any coral heads. Light to medium waves support
Sea kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to the protected seabird sanctuaries Flat Island and the Nā Mokulua, popularly known as "the Mokes", have become increasingly popular water activities at the beach.
Geography
Kailua is located at 21°23′51″N 157°44′22″W / 21.39750°N 157.73944°W (21.397370, −157.739515).[11] Nearby towns include Kāneʻohe, Maunawili, and Waimānalo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 10.6 square miles (27.4 km2), of which 7.8 square miles (20.1 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (26.62%) is water.[12] A significant portion of the water area is Kawainui Marsh, the largest wetland in the Hawaiian Islands and a Ramsar Convention site.
Kaʻōhao/Lanikai
Kaʻōhao (pronounced
Climate
Kailua has a tropical savanna climate.[18]
Climate data for Kailua, 1985-2013 | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 80.0 (26.7) |
79.5 (26.4) |
80.1 (26.7) |
80.8 (27.1) |
83.3 (28.5) |
84.5 (29.2) |
85.0 (29.4) |
85.9 (29.9) |
85.9 (29.9) |
84.9 (29.4) |
82.3 (27.9) |
80.2 (26.8) |
82.7 (28.2) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 67.7 (19.8) |
67.7 (19.8) |
68.3 (20.2) |
69.5 (20.8) |
71.3 (21.8) |
73.0 (22.8) |
73.9 (23.3) |
74.5 (23.6) |
74.1 (23.4) |
73.3 (22.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
69.3 (20.7) |
71.2 (21.8) |
Average rainfall inches (mm) | 5.13 (130) |
4.93 (125) |
6.97 (177) |
3.28 (83) |
3.34 (85) |
2.71 (69) |
2.71 (69) |
2.87 (73) |
3.56 (90) |
5.07 (129) |
7.01 (178) |
6.24 (158) |
53.82 (1,366) |
Source: WRCC[19] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2020 | 40,514 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[20] |
The racial makeup of Kailua was 44.8%
12.7% of Kailua residents reported having a language other than English spoken at home, less than the state average of 26.1%. The age of the population in Kailua was varied, with 5.8% of inhabitants being under the age of 5, 21.6% being under the age of 18, and 19.3% being above the age of 65. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males.[22]
The median annual household income in Kailua was $122,706, and the per capita annual income was $51,260. 5.0% of the population in Kailua was estimated to be below the poverty line, which was below the state average of 11.2%. Approximately 35.0% of businesses in Kailua were minority-owned, a rate nearly double that of the national average of 18.7%.[23]
Government and infrastructure
The Honolulu Police Department operates the Kailua Substation in Kailua.[24] The United States Postal Service operates the Kailua Post Office.[25]
The
The Hawaii Department of Human Services operates the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF),[30] which was defined as Maunawili by the Census Bureau in 2000,[27] and as Kailua by the same organization in 2010.[28] The United States Department of Justice also stated the facility was in Kailua.[31]
Tourism
Historically, most tourism on the island of O'ahu has centered around Waikiki and other tourism-designated areas. But tourism has also been a major economic force in Kailua, and tourism-related jobs have historically made up roughly one-third of total employment in Hawaii.[32] The Obama family vacations, as well as coverage from various social media and travel sites, sparked new interest in Kailua as a tourist destination and led to an influx of tourists to Kailua.[33] This influx led to pushback from some Kailua residents, prompting proposals of legislation to limit tourist activity there.
Winter White House
Barack Obama vacationed in Kailua between 2008 and 2012. In 2010, 2011, and 2012, the Obama family stayed in the rented, ocean-front house Plantation Estate in the Paradise Point Estates. The house was built by developer Harold Kainalu Long Castle, who also lived there.[34] Obama also took a vacation break in August 2008 at a different house in Kailua, Oahu Lani, during the 2008 United States presidential election.
Controversy
Although tourism is the primary driver of Kailua's economy, it remains a contentious issue among the town's residents. On several occasions, residents have successfully introduced legislation to discourage tourism in the town. One such example is Bill 41, introduced to the Honolulu City Council in October 2021.[35] In 2022, Honolulu County Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 41 into law at a press conference held on Kailua beach. The bill places additional limits and restrictions on short-term rental units. These include requiring a permit to rent living space in a residential area for less than 90 days, as well as requiring hosting platforms (such as Airbnb) to report all listings in Honolulu County (which includes Kailua town) to the county government.[36] Proponents of Bill 41 expect its passage to dramatically reduce the volume of tourists in Kailua.
Education
Public schools
The
Elementary schools in the CDP include Aikahi,[37] Enchanted Lake,[38] Kaʻelepulu,[39] Kailua,[40] Kainalu,[41] Keolu,[42] and Maunawili.[43] Kailua Intermediate School,[44] Kalaheo High School,[45] and Kailua High School are also in the CDP.[46] Kailua High and Maunawili Elementary were defined as being in the Maunawili CDP as of the 2000 Census,[27] but in Kailua CDP as of the 2010 Census.[28]
Kaʻōhao Public Charter School was previously known as Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School and opened in 1964.[47] It became a charter school in 1996,[48] and it received its current name in 2017.[47]
Mokapu Elementary School is on the nearby Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), outside of the CDP but with a Kailua address.[49]
Area private schools
Catholic schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu:
Others:
- Trinity Christian School[52]
- Redemption Academy
- Windward Adventist School[53]
- Le Jardin Academy (Kailua address but not in the CDP)[54]
- Huakailani School for Girls (K-8) (Kaneohe CDP)[55]
Films
Movies and TV shows filmed in Kailua include:
- Hawaii Five-O (1968): "King of the Hill" – TV episode
- Waikiki (1980) (TV)
- Mädchengeschichten (1998): Shea – "Surfer girl" – TV episode
- Lost (2004–10) – TV episodes
- Magnum, P.I. (1980–88) – TV episodes
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010)- TV episodes
Community
Kailua hosts various events throughout the year, from block parties to fireworks.[56]
Notable people
- Mike Akiu, American football player
- Wally Amos, founder of the "Famous Amos" cookie brand
- U.S. Marine Corps, decorated for actions during the battles of Iwo Jima and Chosin Reservoir
- Lynne Boyer, former World Champion professional surfer
- Pete Cabrinha (windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing), professional windsurfer, Peahi tow-in pioneer
- Emily Chang, Bloomberg news anchor
- Henry Ian Cusick, Peruvian-British actor
- Kaʻimi Fairbairn, professional football player
- Scott Feldman, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Sid Fernandez, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Russ Francis, former professional football player
- Derek Ho (surfing), former World Champion professional surfer, Kailua High Alumni
- Michael Ho, professional surfer, Kailua High Alumni
- David Hughes, former professional American football player
- Kila Ka'aihue, Major League Baseball player
- Les Keiter, sportscaster
- Allan J. Kellogg, Medal of Honor recipient
- Buzzy Kerbox, professional surfer, windsurfer, Ralph Lauren model
- Evangeline Lilly, Canadian actress
- Denise Michele, model
- Chris Naeole, professional football player
- Robby Naish (windsurfing, kitesurfing), former World Champion professional windsurfer
- B. J. Penn, former Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight and lightweight champion and world Brazilian jiu-jitsuChampion
- Albert Pyun, film director
- Jonah Ray, comedian and actor
- Samson Satele, professional football player
- Jesse Smith, water polo player
- Bobby Webster, NBA General Manager of Toronto Raptors
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281 Ilihau Street Kailua, HI 96734
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770 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
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530 Keolu Dr. , Kailua ,HI 96734
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315 Kuulei Road Kailua, Hawaii 96734
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165 Kaiholu Street Kailua, HI 96734
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416 Keolu Dr. Kailua, HI 96734
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1465 Ulupi'i Street, Kailua, HI 96734
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145 South Kainalu Drive, Kailua, Hawaii 96734
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730 Iliaina Street Kailua, HI 96734
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451 Ulumanu Drive Kailua, HI 96734
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148 Makawao Street Kailua, Hawaii 96734
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940 Keolu Drive Kailua, HI 96734
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917 Kalanianaole Highway Kailua, HI 96734
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45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe, Hi 96744 (YWCA Kokokahi)
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