My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Kamehame Ridge, in the Hawaii Kai Region - 01/30/12 09:24 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Kamehame Ridge, in the Hawaii Kai Region
Located toward the mountains from Koko Villas is the hillside community of Kamehame Ridge, where you find excellent views, cooler temperatures and lovely homes. The ridgeline area of development consist of less than 200 homes that were built between 1982 and 1988, most on large lots and a mix of styles.
At the bottom oif the ridge is a newer complex called Bali Lofts. These are larger homes, 4,000 square feet or larger, of contemporary design, a kind of Bali island style, most with central air conditioning, high quality materials … (0 comments)

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Mariner's Cove, in the Hawaii Kai Region - 01/27/12 04:17 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Mariner's Cove, in the Hawaii Kai Region
Mariner’s Cove is a subdivision of 416 homes, many built in the late 1990′s. Many of the homes are marina front and have boat docks. Lot size is about average, or roughly 7,500 square feet. Some of the original homes were built in the 1970′s, however many have been extensively remodeled.
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My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Koko Head Terrace, in the Hawaii Kai Region - 01/26/12 01:42 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Koko Head Terrace, in the Hawaii Kai Region
Close to Koko Marina Shopping Center and right next to the Koko Head Regional Park is the neighborhood of Koko Head Terrace, just east of Lunalilo Home Road near the Hawaii Kai Library.
Most homes here were built from the mid 1960′s to the arly 1970′s, however some of these older homes have been torn down and replaced with newer homes. This is one of the earliest subdivisions of Hawaii Kai and consists of over 690 homes. Most homes were modest, single level, wood framed, three bedroom, two bath … (1 comments)

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Kalama Valley, in the Hawaii Kai Region - 01/25/12 09:15 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Kalama Valley, in the Hawaii Kai Region
Kalama Valley is located in the eastern portion of Hawaii Kai and is actually a rather distinct geographic area. Uphill from Sandy Beach, you can access this area via Kealahou Street, or from the other, lower side, over the ridge of Koko Head Crater. Along the way, you’ll pass Queens Gate, a gated golf course community. Kalama Valley narrows in the cliffs which rise above the area of Waimanalo on the windward shore.
Kalama Valley homes were primarily constructed in the 1970′s and into the 1980′s. Located in the valley … (0 comments)

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Anchorage, in the Hawaii Kai Region - 01/24/12 01:39 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Anchorage, in the Hawaii Kai Region
Anchorage, a waterfront community in Hawaii Kail was built in the 1980s. Of the roughly 108 homes located here, most all of them border the water. Most of the homes are large, from roughly 2,100 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet and were built on large 7,000 to 10,000 square foot lots, leaving plenty of room for pools and large lanais.
Most of these marina front homes have a private dock, so boat owners can enjoy easy access to the inner bay and canals as well as to the … (0 comments)

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: The Wailupe Area, in the Diamond Head Region of Honolulu - 01/23/12 01:21 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  The Wailupe Area, in the Diamond Head Region of Honolulu
The Wailupe Area neighborhood is located between the Waialae and Aina Haina neighborhoods along Kalanianaole Highway. Most homes here are roughly 2,000 square feet in size or larger and most lot sizes exceed 10,000 square feet. Oceanfront homes along the edge of the Wailupe Peninsula often feature larger lots up to 19,000 square feet in size. Of course, interior homes are less expensive but are still a short, easy walk to the beach.
Residents of Wailupe enjoy fish and surfing. Coral reefs create good surf spots offshore … (1 comments)

My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Waialae Iki, in the Diamond Head Region - 01/19/12 02:19 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Waialae Iki, in the Diamond Head Region
Located above the Waialae Country Club is the ridgeline neighborhood of Waialae Iki. With over 1,000 homes, all mostly upscale and with amazing views of the ocean, Diamond Head and Koko Head.
Believe it or not, in times past, this area was originally planted in pineapple. Originally developed in 1965, 8,000 to 30,000 square foot lots were sold. Today, of course, the neighborhood has matured and in addition to the original subdivision, you’ll find the gated community of Waialae Iki 5 at the very top of the ridge.
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My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Pacific Heights - 01/16/12 02:34 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Pacific Heights
The Pacific Heights neighborhood is perfectly perched above downtown Honolulu and is an interesting mix of old and new homes, many with ocean and harbor views. Overlooking Punchbowl crater and downtown Honolulu, the average elevation is roughly 400 feet. This is another popular area since it’s such an easy commute to and from work downtown.
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My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Niu Beach, in the Diamond Head Region - 01/09/12 01:13 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Niu Beach, in the Diamond Head Region
Part of a larger area called Niu Valley, this quiet neighborhood is located between Hawaii Loa Ridge and Kuliouou, Niu Beach is an area with homes on the ocean. From the Kalanianaole Highway, Niu Beach is on the makai, or ocean side and Niu Valley is on the mauka or mountain side.
The area may be most famous for being the location for the Pirates of the Caribbean movies with Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.
Both areas consist primarily of single family homes with no condos in this area.
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My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Diamond Head, in the Diamond Head Region - 01/06/12 04:35 PM
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods:  Diamond Head, in the Diamond Head Region
Diamond Head offers a great location, close enough to downtown Honolulu and adjacent Waikiki, as well an easy drive to other areas of east Oahu such as Kahala and Hawaii Kai. Diamond Head is called home by some of Oahu’s wealthiest, including affluent retired and senior corporate executives. The neighborhood offers fine dining, private clubs and luxury homes, many with spectacular ocean and Diamond Head views. A quiet neighborhood, the weather is especially desirable to some as it does not rain as much in this area.
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