Waialae-Kahala is a serene, coastal town exhibiting expansive executive homes. Award-winning architectural firm WhiteSpace Architects have designed and renovated single-family homes in this neighborhood.
Welcome to Waialae-Kahala
Diamond Head State Monument, parks, and executive homes
Waialae-Kahala is a serene, coastal town exhibiting expansive executive homes. Award-winning architectural firm WhiteSpace Architects have designed and renovated single-family homes in this neighborhood. Take a look at their residential gallery to get a sense of the local real estate market. Waialae-Kahala is removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown Honolulu but only a 15-minute drive away. It contains the Wiliwilinui Ridge, Wiliwilinui Trailhead, and Mau’uame Trailhead and connects to Diamond Head State Monument, making it great for hiking. Diamond Head Beach Park, a quaint beach along the cliffs of Diamond Head State Monument, is great for walks along with the shore and surf breaks.
Waialae-Kahala residents love the peaceful vibe of their town. They can be found enjoying the simpler pleasure of life, like luxuriating in the lavish privacy of their homes after a day of hiking or playing golf at Waialae Country Club. Keeping an atmosphere of serenity, Waialae-Kahala is not overly developed with commercial real estate. However, a handful of fine restaurants and a shopping center are centrally located near Hunakai Street and Lunalilo Highway.
Waialae-Kahala residents choose this town for its serene, remote quality, to connect with the beauty of their natural setting, luxuriating in their view-optimizing, single-family homes. This town is an exclusive pocket of luxury, not only in terms of real estate but in beaches, parks, and the private feel of this town. Waialae-Kahala homeowners are not listening to the sounds of a bustling downtown or are held up in rush hour traffic. They are enjoying a slower pace of life and one another in this pocket of paradise.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Kahala Mall is a great place to satiate your shopping needs. It offers a Whole Foods Market, movie theater, dining establishments, fitness studios, spas, department stores, and specialty shops. If it is simply dining you’re after, et al. serves delicious American and Hawaiian-inspired dishes using local and organic ingredients. Seaside Grill at the Kahala Hotel and Resort offers beachfront views and classic American fare and seafood dishes and regularly books live music performances. Chef Keaka Lee, a graduate of Kalani High School, decided to stay close to home and open his Hawaiian-inspired restaurant after graduating from culinary school. His love of Kapa and his hometown gave birth to his restaurant, Kapa Hale. His restaurant offers three and four-course dinners with wine pairings and live music. If you’d rather cook a homecooked meal in the luxury of your own home, KCC Farmers Market, a year-round farmers’ market offering local produce, foraged goods, cruelty-free meats, and fresh fish is sure to satisfy your grocery needs and strengthen your connection with the Waialae-Kahala community.
Things to Do
Kahala Hotel and Resort is a beautiful place to host large events or get a massage, facial, or pedicure at their spa, also the home of Dolphin Quest. Mu-Ryang-Sa Korean Buddhist Temple offers guided meditation services and community events. Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design, a short walk from Kaalawai Beach, showcases periodic and permanent Islamic art exhibits, offers artist residencies, and hosts live events like musical performances and performance art shows. Kapāolono Community Swimming Pool offers lap swim and swimming lessons and has a tennis court. To get a sense of island-wide festivals and events, look at Oahu’s Events Calendar.
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