Near the slopes of Diamond Head exists a neighborhood with probably the largest  quantity of nice level lots on the island.  Kahala is known as the creme de la creme of the best places to live on Oahu.  It's regal homes exemplify some of the pricier pieces of property in an area that is inhabited to a degree by part time residents who come the the islands for a few weeks. 

Kahala has seen a revolution of sorts.  Once predominatly inhabited by Kama'aina (local people) progress and the Japanese boom in real estate back in the 1980's changed the face of the most widely recognized road, Kahala Avenue.  Showcasing luxury oceanfront homes, in some cases 20,000 square foot lots,  price ranges for home begin at $1.4 million for a fixer upper in this area.  The average lot size is about 10,000 square feet.  Kahala Avenue is also the route most visitors drive as they come around Diamond Head heading off to our spectacular Nature reserve, Hanauma Bay.

The allure of Kahala is the proximity to one of the longest sandy beaches with easy public access, the nominal commute to downtown and quick drives to many other parts of the island.  There are beautiful walks here.  Kahala Mall provides shopping and dining experiences with over 90 retails stores, restaurants, theatres and banking establishments.

The Kahala Resort  once known as the Kahala Hilton in the days when Frank Sinatra visited, is a world class resort that caters to the upper crust of today's well-heeled visitor and celebrities alike.  It features five restaurants, generous beachfront, gorgeous views from almost every room and an afternoon Island Style complete with Jasmine tea, scones and clotted creme.  The Kahala even has a "swim with the dolphins" experience. 

Adjacent to the hotel is the  exclusive Waialae Country Club, rumored to have a waiting list of almost 20 years for membership.  The Waialae Country Club is also home to the PGA Tour's Sony Open each January.

Kahala is the place to see, be seen.