A great location on the Windward coast, Kailua Beach attracts many
visitors for its beautiful white sand, crystal clear turquoise water and
the many different activities undertaken at the beach. It is often
cited as Hawaii's beach and was ranked as the finest American beach in
1998. 2.5 miles long and some 50 to 150 in width, a steady trade wind
that makes it the perfect destination for Windsurfing and Kitesurfing.
One of the prominent figures and first World Champion of windsurfing and
Professional Windsurfers Association Hall of Fame inductee, Robby Naish,
grew up in Kailua.
In close proximity from Kailua Beach are
other islands. To the east are the islands of Mokulua, or "twin
islands" and Lanikai Beach. On the west side is Kalama beach. Kailua
Beach offers a great environment, family-friendly. The beach includes many
facilities such as picnic area, showers, and parking space.
At
Kailua town, restaurants and shops line up on the road toward the
beach. The local cuisine is very delicious. President Obama treated his
family to some shave ice which is something worth trying.
Snorkeling,
surfing, kayaking, sailing are but some of the activities to undertake.
While snorkeling, you can explore the coral reef and a diversity of
marine life. Kailua Beach is a very popular touristic destination in
Hawaii well known throughout the world. It is consistently rated as one of America's best beaches.