east oahu: My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Kahala - 05/04/12 12:44 PM
My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Kahala
Homes in Kahala are some of the most desired in all Oahu and also some of the most expensive. Generally an affluent residential community, it is located on the southeastern shore of Oahu and bordered by Diamond Head Crater and the Waialae Country Club. Kahala is the site of the luxury Mandarin Hotel and is near the Kahala Mall, a large upscale indoor mall featuring Barnes & Noble, Macy’s and the Apple store, as well as restaurants and other boutiques and stores. Kahala is roughly ten minues from down Honolulu making it … (0 comments)

east oahu: My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Paiko Lagoon - 05/01/12 11:27 AM
My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Paiko Lagoon
Paiko Lagoon was originally a coastal fishpond, fed by a fresh water spring and the Kuliouou stream. The lagoon water level varies with the tides and will occasionallydisplay saltwater mud flats. You will find roughly 20 ocean front homes here and another 11 on the lagoon.Paiko Beach is a narrow strip of sand that almost disappears at high tide. There is a shallow coral reef in front, so swimming is only fair here. It’s a better spot to kayak or fish. Also, some surfers paddle out from Paiko Beach to reach … (2 comments)

east oahu: My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Portlock - 04/26/12 11:56 AM
My Favorite Ocean Front Communities on East Oahu: Portlock
Without question Portlock is one of the most affluent neighborhoods found on Oahu. Located on a peninsula overlooking the ocean on the southwestern slopes of Koko head, Portlock offers some absolutely spectacular ocean, cliff and mountain views. As you drive to Hanauma Bay, this neighborhood would be located on your right, with beach front estates, ocean view mansions and more luxury homes on the slopes. The location is convenient to all that Hawaii Kai has to offer and is just minutes from Hawaii Kai Town Center, the Koko Marina Shopping Center and … (0 comments)