Nestled on the Windward coast of Oahu Kailua is a beach community with surfing, kayaking, kite surfing and much more. With miles of white sandy beaches Kailua is often mentioned as one of the best beaches in the nation. Kailua is also home to dozens of shops and restaurants.

Kailua also includes the neighborhood know as Lanikai. With its awesome beach front homes and stunning ocean views. Lanikai is one of the states premier locations.

Kailua attracted Hawaiian Royalty. This is also a place where many Hawaiian legends take place including stories of menehune, who were known for working at night in Kaiwainui Marsh, and mo'o, who took the shape of a large lizard that attracted fish.

Kailua was heavily populated at Cooks arrival, and was the ancient capital of O'ahu's kings. The biggest event in Kailua and the entire Windward side was in 1795 when King Kamehameha I conquered O'ahu in his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands. The King granted Kaiwainui Marsh and old Kailua, which included large freshwater fish ponds and saltwater ponds at Mokapu, to warriors and chiefs who had helped him. The land was used in various forms for agriculture (e.g., sugarcane, rice, and taro), and eventually was used primarily for cattle raising. Many ancient temple ruins, including Ulu Po Heiau State Monument, are in the area.