Kailua

With aquamarine waters and golden sands, the beaches of Lanikai and Kailua are world-renowned and lure thousands of tourists annually. This is what most people think of when the Oahu community of Kailua comes to mind. However, this once-sleepy destination on the Windward Side of the island has much more to offer than its beautiful stretches of sand. Flanked by the crescent-shaped Kailua Bay and the dramatic cliffs of the Koolau Mountains, Kailua is also home to farmer’s markets, surf spots, hiking trails, historic sites, and some of the island’s best boutiques and restaurants.

 

The Kailua area has a long history and rich heritage as the former playground of Hawaiian royalty. Today, it continues to attract the rich and famous, visited by President Barack Obama, Jessica Simpson, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. That said, there are no giant shopping malls, no sprawling resorts, and no hotel towers in Kailua. It does offer locally owned shops run by their owners, family-operated restaurants, comfy bed-and-breakfasts, friendly coffee shops, and the Island’s largest wetland, Kawai Nui Marsh, with four of Hawaii’s endangered and endemic waterbirds. A few of the many places you’ll want to check out in Kailua include the iconic Kalapawai Market, the Lanikai Monument, Ulupo Heiau, BikiniBird, Global Village, Olomana Trail, Bee and Tea, the open-air Goen Dining + Bar, Island Snow, Manuhealii boutique, Boots & Kimo Homestyle Kitchen, BookEnds, Kalama Beach, Popoia (Flat) Island, and Hamakua Marsh.

 

Further adding to the appeal of real estate in Kailua, it is only thirty minutes from downtown Honolulu and has proximity to the Likelike Freeway, the Nu’uanu Pali, and the H-3 Freeway. Moreover, Kailua real estate is just as varied and impressive as its amenities. Homes for sale in Kailua include low-maintenance housing, both semi-detached and attached, such as townhomes, apartments, and condos. Likewise, Kailua properties include a variety of single-family homes of many floor plans, architectural designs, ages, and sizes, including some stunning Kailua luxury homes. If you would like more details about the available properties in Kailua, please allow us to assist you with your Kailua home search and connect with us today.