Golf in Kailua

Kailua represents two distinct Hawaiian communities that share a name. On Oahu, Kailua is a beloved windward beach town where Kailua Beach Park ranks among the finest beaches in the United States, and the community of surfers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts has given it a reputation as one of the most livable communities on the island. On the Big Island, Kailua is the broader community area near Kona where the Kohanaiki private golf community has established a luxury residential development on the dramatic lava coast. Royal Hawaiian Golf Club serves the Oahu Kailua community, while Kohanaiki—a private Rees Jones course on the lava coastline—serves the Big Island Kailua-area residents.