• Wide Array of Honolulu Ocean View Luxury  Condos offering everything from 1-bedroom floor plans to multi-level and full-floor penthouses.

• Convenient Location – Near shopping, beach and entertainment.

• Exciting New Developments are currently underway in Kaka’ako and Ala Moana, such as Ward Village and Park Lane.

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• Mililani Town Association – www.mililanitown.org
• Pearl Harbor Memorial – www.pearlharboroahu.com
• Waikele Premium Outlets – www.premiumoutlets.com/waikele
• Dole Plantation – www.doleplantation.com
• Hawaii Plantation Village Museum – www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org

West Oahu
The south west area of the island is continuing to develop and grow with an increasing number of master-planned communities in areas such as Ewa, Makakilo and Kapolei – often called “Oahu’s Second City”. There are many shopping & dining options, as well as several golf courses and a water park. Ko Olina offers private resort-style living and features a championship golf course and several luxury resorts, like the newer Four Seasons Resort and Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa.

• Residential & Economic Development in Kapolei – kapolei.com
• Four Seasons Resort, Koolina – www.fourseasons.com/oahu/
• Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa – resorts.disney.go.com/aulani-hawaii-resort
• Hawaii Prince Golf Club – www.hawaiiprincegolf.com
• Ewa Beach Golf Club – www.ewabeachgc.com

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An Idyllic Respite from City Life

Diamond Head offers a delightful escape from the city, and options for natural entertainment abound. Indulge in a relaxing afternoon of whale watching, stroll or jog along Diamond Head Road, enjoy a leisurely hike inside or around the crater featuring exquisite views of Honolulu and Kahala along the way, or catch a wave at Browns and Kaikoos surf break. If your tastes lean more toward creature comforts, Diamond Head is located just a short distance from Waikiki and Kahala. Magnificent beachfront estates, celebrity retreats, and ocean view homes with beach access dot the coastline. Adjacent Kapiolani Park is a magnificent spread of 300 + acres of tree lined walking paths and grassy fields for soccer, baseball and other sports, plus Honolulu’s outdoor concert hall, the Waikiki Shell. Many cultural festivals take place in the park which also hosts craft fairs, picnics, and the Honolulu Marathon.

Located at the base of Diamond Head at the edge of Waikiki, the “Gold Coast” neighborhood consists of oceanfront condominiums and residential cooperative buildings offering a beach and ocean oriented lifestyle.

• Diamond Head Monument/Trail – http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/
• Diamond Head Surf Spots & Surf Report –  www.surfline.com/surfdata/report_breakdata.cfm?id=4760&sef=true & http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/diamond-head-oahu_4760/satellite-view/
• 360-degree View overlooking Diamond Head Beach – www.vthawaii.com/OAHU/Beaches/104-Diamond-Head-Beach.html
• Kapiolani Community College Farmer’s Market – hfbf.org/farmers-market/kcc-saturday-farmers-market
• Kapiolani Park – www.discover-oahu.com/queen-kapiolani-park.html
• Shangri La (Doris Duke’s estate) – www.shangrilahawaii.org
• Honolulu Zoo – honoluluzoo.org
• Diamond Head Theatre – www.diamondheadtheatre.com
• Private Clubs – www.outriggercanoeclub.com; elkslodge616.org
• Hotels – www.kaimana.com; lotushonoluluhotel.com;

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For additional information about East Honolulu, please visit these websites:

• Hanauma Bay – www.hanaumabaystatepark.com
• Koko Head/Crater – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koko_Head;  www.alltrails.com/trail/us/hawaii/koko-head-crater-trail–2
• Maunalua Bay – www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/attractions/maunalua-bay.htm
• East Oahu Chamber of Commerce – www.hikaicoc.com
• Hawaii Kai Towne Center – www.hawaiikaitownecenter.com
• Koko Marina Center – www.kokomarinacenter.com
• Hawaii Kai Golf Course – hawaiikaigolf.com/golf/
• East Honolulu community organization – www.hawaiikaihui.org/
• Schools – www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/SchoolFinder/Pages/home.aspx?fx=true&fr1=Oahu|&fk=hawaii%20kai#k=hawaii%20kai%20owstaxIdIsland%3AOahu

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Enjoying Life’s Pleasures

While luxury is clearly the operative word in this small yet exclusive district, Kahala offers other amenities to pique the interest of any visitor or resident. Ocean and beachfront estates grace the shoreline while interior streets are lined with a mixture of elegant residences and charming island homes. One of the only places in Honolulu that is relatively flat in topography, biking, walking and jogging are favorite activities. A stroll down any of the multiple public beach access paths makes it easy to enjoy oceanfront and beachfront activities including kayaking, surfing, wind surfing and the popular sport of stand-up paddling. Homes in Kahala range from approximately $1.7 Million for an interior neighborhood fixer-upper to above $25 Million for a beachfront estate.

The avenue stretches for 1.5 miles from Diamond Head Road and ends at the esteemed world-class Kahala Hotel & Resort known for its clientele of presidents, movie stars, and international royalty. Fine dining, a world-class spa, and the dolphin lagoon are top draws for this resort just 10 minutes from Waikiki. Another Kahala neighborhood highlight is the world-famous Waialae Country Club, home to the PGA Sony Open Golf Tournament held annually in January and helps to showcase this beautiful area of Oahu.  Close by is Hawaii’s second largest shopping center, Kahala Mall, with Macy’s, Whole Foods grocery store, Apple, Banana Republic, boutique shops, restaurants and a multi-plex theater.

The exclusive Black Point peninsula area of Kahala is a gated community of private residences, many of which have hillside locations offering spectacular ocean views. Neighbors in this enclave share a unique saltwater swimming pool fed by ocean tides. The former Doris Duke oceanfront estate known as “Shangri-La” is a landmark in the neighborhood and is currently open to the public for tours through the Honolulu Museum of Art.

For more information about the Kahala area, take a look at the following websites:

• Kahala Mall Shopping Center – www.kahalamallcenter.com
• The Kahala Hotel & Resort – www.kahalaresort.com
• Waialae Country Club – www.waialaecc.com
• Beaches in Kahala – www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/November-2013/Hidden-beaches-of-Kahala-and-Portlock/
• Waialae Beach Park – www.vthawaii.com/OAHU/Beaches/103-Waialae-Beach.html; www.yelp.com/biz/waialae-beach-park-honolulu-2
• Doris Duke Estate, Shangri-La – www.shangrilahawaii.org
• Public Schools – www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/SchoolFinder/Pages/home.aspx?fx=true&fr1=Oahu|&fk=kahala#k=kahala%20owstaxIdIsland%3AOahu

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Located on the east side of Oahu along the Windward Coast, Kailua is a relaxed beach community with boutiques, restaurants, and world-famous beaches along beautiful Kailua Bay. Spectacular Kailua Beach, with approximately 3 miles of white sand, turquoise water, and gentle breezes, attracts visitors and buyers from around the globe. A hub for water sports, Kailua Beach is ideal for kayaking, snorkeling, outrigger canoe paddling, boogie boarding, snorkeling, surfing, and more.

The town of Kailua is a diverse beach town with small town flair.  The annual Fourth of July parade followed by evening fireworks, and numerous cultural events throughout the year are just a few of the reasons residents and tourists love this small town.

Many luxury homes are located along Kailua’s beachfront neighborhoods which comprise popular vacation destination for many celebrities and VIPS.  Former U.S. President Obama and his family have spent many of their winter vacations at one of the private estates along Kailua Beach.  Kailua is surrounded by the Ko’olau Mountain range with its dominant ridges and majestic Mount Olomana. Outdoor activities also include hiking, biking, jogging, and golfing at nearby public and private courses.

• Beaches – www.kailuachamber.com/beaches
• Hiking & Biking Trails – www.kailuachamber.com/hikingbiking
• Public Golf Courses – www.kailuachamber.com/kailuagolf
• Public Schools – www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/SchoolFinder/Pages/home.aspx?fx=true&fr1=Oahu|&fk=kailua#k=kailua%20owstaxIdIsland%3AOahu
• Kailua Chamber of Commerce – www.kailuachamber.com/aboutkailua

Lanikai

Lanikai is a neighborhood community of Kailua and is exhalted for its idyllic white sand beaches, clear, calm turquoise waters and beautiful views of the famous offshore Mokulua Islands. Often cited as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Lanikai Beach was ranked in the “Top 10 Travelers’ Choice Beaches in the U.S” by TripAdvisor in 2018.  A neighborhood park and the ever-famous bike lane known as “da loop” is where many residents meet their friends and neighbors for an early morning jog or evening stroll. Known as one of Oahu’s most desirable residential neighborhoods, many homebuyers are very specific in searching only in this special enclave.

Magnificent custom oceanfront estates and more casual Hawaiian bungalows can be found in both Kailua and Lanikai. In addition to the spectacular ocean views, many residences also provide great locations to watch seasonal whales and sea turtles.

• Lanikai Beach – travel.usnews.com/Honolulu_Oahu_HI/Things_To_Do/Lanikai_Beach_63927; www.portaloha.com/SecretsOfHawaii/KailuaBeach.htm
• Lanikai Canoe Club – www.lanikaicanoeclub.org
• Mid Pacific Country Club – www.mpcchi.org
• Lanikai Pillbox Hike – www.best-of-oahu.com/lanikai-pillbox-hike.html

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