Oahu Neighborhoods

List of areas to explore

1  Aina Haina

The neighborhood along both sides of the Kalanianaole Highway between Honolulu and Hawaii Kai is best known as...

2  Ala Moana/Ward

Situated advantageously on Oahu's south shore, Ala Moana has long served as both a shopping mecca and relaxing...

3  Chinatown

The sights, smells, and sounds of Honolulu's Chinatown are well worth at least one visit -- if not many. Exploring...

4  Downtown

Downtown Honolulu functions as the financial and business center of the island by day, and then becomes the hub...

5  Haleiwa

There is just one word and one activity that Haleiwa made famous: surfing -- or to be more exact, big wave surfing....

6  Hawaii Kai/Portlock

Before you head up the hill and drive the scenic portion of the Kalanianaole Highway toward Waimanalo, the two...

7  Kahala/Diamond Head

The flat land of Kahala and beauty of Diamond Head and their closeness the beach and Waikiki make these two neighborhoods...

8  Kahuku

Sweet corn, sugar, and shrimp. These are three of the most important products in Hawaii, and all of them are available...

9  Kailua/Kaneohe

Consistently ranked among Hawaii's most quaint and laid-back neighborhoods, Kailua also boasts one of the world's...

10  Kaimuki/Kapahulu

What Kaimuki lacks in activity, neighboring Kapahulu certainly makes up for. Kaimuki is mostly a quiet residential...

11  Kapolei/Makakilo

The Ko Olina Resort, which can be found on the southwestern shore of Oahu, is surrounded by two distinct neighborhoods...

12  La’ie

The only Mormon neighborhood on Oahu, La'ie is home to the Hawaii campus of Bringham Young University. Essentially...

13  Makaha

Considering this town is located on Oahu's westernmost shore, Makaha has the most rugged and local of all neighborhoods...

14  Makiki/Punahou

Made famous recently as the childhood neighborhood of President Barack Obama, the Makiki and Punahou neighborhoods...

15  Manoa

Sleepy Manoa valley is one of the most pleasant neighborhoods to catch your breath and enjoy life in slow motion....

16  McCully/University

This neighborhood's closeness to the University of Hawaii at Manoa makes it the ideal place for cheap eateries....

17  Moili’ili

One of the rare places in Honolulu with an identity all its own is the quaint neighborhood of Moili'ili. Today,...

18  Pearl City/Aiea

There is much to be said about living slightly away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. Home prices are cheaper,...

19  Wahiawa/Schofield

Take a military base and one of Oahu's dingier neighborhoods and add flat pineapple plantations around it. That's...

20  Waikiki

Welcome to Hawaii's tourist mecca. Waikiki has long been a favorite launching point for tourists far and wide....

21  Waimanalo

Some of Oahu's best bodysurfing and body boarding spots can be found along the coastal stretch of Waimanalo's eastern...

22  East Oahu

The East Oahu area is an interesting collection of upscale neighborhoods, beachfront and hilltop mansions, chic...

23  Honolulu

Honolulu is no only the seat of state government in Hawaii it is also the county seat. Honolulu is a vibrant city...

24  North Shore

The North Shore has a character all it's own. From Kaena Point to Kahuku, it is noticeably more laid back and peaceful,...

25  Windward Oahu

Located along the beautiful if not breathtaking Koolau Mountain Range, the windward side if full of beautiful ocean...

26  Waianae Coast

The Waianae coast is one of the more beautiful parts of the island. The beaches are spectacular although quite...

27  Leeward Oahu

One of the more populated areas on the island, Leeward Oahu was once a Honolulu outpost with roots in sugar production....

28  Central Oahu

Central Oahu can be described as a Honolulu bedroom community attached to a former plantation town and Army base....

29  Ewa



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