Kailua-Kona
United States · HawaiiUS
Census-designated place in Hawaii, US
Kailua-Kona is an unincorporated community and, under the name Kailua, a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is most commonly referred to simply as Kona, but also as Kona Town, and occasionally as Kailua, thus its less frequent use. Kailua-Kona is the second-largest settlement on the island of Hawaii and the largest on the island's west side, where it is the center of commerce and the tourist industry. Kailua-Kona is served by Kona International Airport, just to the north in the adjacent CDP of Kalaoa. The population was 19,713 at the 2020 census, up from 11,975 at the 2010 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 19,713
- Coordinates
- 19.640, -155.999
- Timezone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kailua-Kona
Travellers heading to Hawaii, United States will find Kailua-Kona, a small town. About 19,713 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: water sports and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kailua-Kona
Water Sports in Kailua-Kona
(2)Water Sports in Kailua-Kona covers Diving and Scuba Diving. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kailua-Kona.
Nature in Kailua-Kona
(1)Kailua-Kona's nature entries include Beaches. All of it is drawn from Kailua-Kona's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kailua-Kona
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Kailua-Kona is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Hawaii and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Honolulu.
Similar destinations
Places near Kailua-Kona that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kailua-Kona known for?
- Kailua-Kona, in Hawaii, United States, is best known for water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 19,713 residents.
- What can you do in Kailua-Kona?
- Recorded activities in Kailua-Kona include Diving, Scuba Diving and Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kailua-Kona?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Kailua-Kona located?
- Kailua-Kona is located in Hawaii, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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