Kahala

Key information

• Zip Code: 96816
• Prestigious Neighborhood
• 5-15 minutes to Waikiki or downtown area.
• Around 1,200 homes which 59 are ocean front.
• Has 16 micro- neighborhoods.
• Dry and sunny weather
• Some people say Kahala is the "Beverly Hills" of Hawaii
• Single Family Home prices ranges between $1.2 million and $30 million
• You can find Condos/townhouses as low as $70k (leasehold) and in the millions.

History

• Kahala translated to Hawaiian means "amazing" but the word also means "Amberjack fish" which was found in Hawaiian waters (specially in the Waialae shoreline and beaches and thats how this neighborhood was named Kahala)
• Formerly Bishop Estate owned land.
• In 1940 the urban planner Harland Bartholomew created a plan for this neighborhood

Pros

• Larger size lots comparing it to other neighborhoods (Usually start around 10,000 sq.ft)
• Lots of street parking

Cons

• Some properties will need flood insurance
• Homes don't offer a lot of views (except ocean front lots)
• Starting prices will be $1 million and above (may still need remodeling)

Entertainment

• Waialae Country Club - Home to the annual Sonny Open Tournament
• Kahala Hotel - Considered one of the best resorts in Hawaii
• Kahala Mall - Great restaurants and retail shops.
• Neighborhood parks:
  • Waialae Beach Park - The only public beach park with restrooms and showers. No sandy bottom.
  • Kahala Community Park - Has 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 baseball courts and a recreation meeting room.
  • Hunakai Park - Runs on private/community donations. Its known as "sticky Park" because of the thorny "sticker" seeds. Some people use this park as "dog park"

Schools - Click here to see the school's rating

• Kahala Elementary School - Rating 
• Kaimuki Middle School - 6th to 8th grade, Considered #4 of 67 see rating
• Kalani High School - 9th to 12th grade, Considered #7 of 53 See Rating
• Star of the sea - Catholic school, click here to see rating
• Kapiolani Community College 

Major Health Care facilities

• Diamond Head Health center: Specializes in TB and HIV/STD testing
• Urgent Care: located in Kapahulu avenue (5-10 min away from Kahala)
• Leahi Hospital: Specializes on long/short term rehabilitation to adult day healthcare

Top restaurant recommendations close to Kahala

Read Elizabeth L.'s review of Olive Tree Café on Yelp

Read Elizabeth L.'s review of Arancino at The Kahala on Yelp

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed