KailuaKona

Kailua-Kona, commonly written Kailua-Kona, is a town on the western coast of the island of Hawaii, in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is the commercial and historic center of the Kona district, and the main gateway to the Kona coffee belt.

It is located along Kailua Bay, with lava plains and a shoreline road, Ali'i Drive, running parallel to the coast. The climate is tropical semiarid (Köppen BSh), with warm temperatures year-round and relatively low rainfall compared with Hilo, and trade winds that moderate heat.

The area has long been home to Native Hawaiians; in the 19th century it emerged as a hub for whaling and trade. Kailua-Kona is home to Hulihe'e Palace, a former royal vacation residence, and Mokuaikaua Church, the oldest Christian church on Hawaii. The Kailua Village area is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places for its historic character.

The region is known for Kona coffee; nearby coffee farms and mills attract visitors. Tourism is a major industry, with beach parks, snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach Park, shops, dining along Ali'i Drive, and cruise-ship tourism in some seasons.

Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) serves the area, located north of Kailua-Kona. The town centers on Ali'i Drive, with marinas, beaches, and public spaces along Kailua Bay.