The town is situated on Kailua Bay with boats docking at Kailua Pier. This is a popular place to do a night dive with manta rays – one of the best Hawaii tours and a "must-do," according to ...

A major Kona landmark is King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, which sits adjacent to the Kailua Pier. On the hotel grounds and immediately next to the pier are the thatched roofs of Kamakahonu ...