On the windward coast of Kailua Bay, in the Ko'olaupoko District of Oahu in beautiful Hawaii, you'll find the darling town of Kailua. Namedfrom the Hawaiian word meaning "two seas," Kailua features two lagoons.With a population of fewer than 40,000 residents, Kailua is similar insize to nearby Kaneohe. Both areas are primarily residential in nature,with a centralized business district (Kailua's commercial center islocated along Kailua Road). Real estate in Kailua and Kaneohe,including luxury properties and condominiums, are popular for thearea's scenic views and secluded feel from downtown Honolulu (just 15minutes away).

Beaches here are superb, with Kailua Beach repeatedly ranked amongthe world's best beaches, as well as recently being named the numberone beach in the U.S. Additionally, Kailua Beach Park, Lanikai Beach,and Kawai Nui Marsh offer stunning vistas and recreationalopportunities. It's no wonder a number of movies and television showswere filmed in Kailua, including episodes of Hawaii Five-O, the IronmanTriathlon Special, "Waikiki," "Apple," "When Time Ran Out," and more.

Nearby Kaneohe real estate offers the same secluded feel as Kailua,just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Honolulu. The towngot its name from an ancient Hawaiian story about a "bamboo man" andtoday is home to nearly 35,000 residents. Kaneohe is the largest ofseveral communities near Kaneohe Bay, with its commercial centerlocated along Kamehameha Highway. Kaneohe residents enjoy access tothree golf courses: Pali, Koolau and Bayview.

If you dream of living in a tropical paradise with sweeping oceanviews, but you love to be located near the busy metropolitan center,real estate in Kailua or Kaneohe may be perfect for you. Whether you'reready to purchase that ideal home, second home, rental property orretirement residence, trust the real estate professionals of DowerRealty Premier Properties Inc. Denise Drake will help you find yourideal Kailua/Kaneohe real estate. To book an appointment or discovermore about Oahu real estate, contact Denise Drake at 808.780.4259today.