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About Kailua Kona
Kailua Kona is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, in the North Kona District of the Island of Hawaii. This city dates back from ancient times being established by King Kamehameha I to be his seat of government.
Kailua Kona is a small town, with a population over 9800. Ali'i Drive is the main street going from Kailua Pier all the way south to Keauhou Bay. Along this street line many curio stores, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, art galleries, and souvenir stands. The most magnificent views of the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean can be seen from Ali'i Drive. Along route 180 to Holualoa town and the high altitude Kaolo Road are many scenic drives. On the grounds of the King Kamehemeha Kona Beach Hotel is located a preserved ancient Hawaiian temple, The 'Ahu'ena Heiau. The heiau was dedicated to the god Lono.
Kailua Kona blends together in perfect harmony its many historical sites with modern tourist attractions. Every year Kailua Kona hosts the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament and Ironman Triathlon World Championship. The Ironman Championships takes place at Kailua Pier. Near this site many tourists choose to swim, snorkel or kayak. Kailua Pier is the perfect location to view the amazing sunsets and see the coastal portion of the city. On the north of Kailua Pier tourists can enjoy the calm ocean in the Kamakahonu Beach. Kailua-Kona is the hub for many water sports. The boating, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing in Kona are among the best anywhere.
For tourists who want to learn about the history of Kailua Kona, they can visit the Mokuaikaua Church (Hawaii's first Christian coral church built in 1820), the Hulihe'e Palace (the residence of members of the Hawaiian royal family until 1914) or the Kona Hawaii Temple (Hawaii's 2nd Temple of Mormons).
In the 1.5 acre Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens, located at the Kona Outdoor Circle Educational Center can be admired plants like: cuphea, eucalyptus, ixora, lemon grass, cinnamon, turmeric, clove trees and calabash.
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