East Honolulu · Oahu
Hawaii Kai
A planned marina community at Oahu's east end — boats out back, Costco up the road, Hanauma Bay around the corner.
Median single-family
$1.62M
Region
East Honolulu
Best for
Marina suburbia
Vibe
Suburban · Marina · Outdoorsy
The vibe
Hawaii Kai is suburban Oahu done right: tidy neighborhoods wrapped around a man-made marina, mountains on one side and ocean on the other. Plenty of homes have a boat dock in the backyard.
It draws families and professionals who want space, newer homes, and easy outdoor access — hiking Koko Head, snorkeling Hanauma Bay, paddling the marina — while staying a 20–30 minute drive from town.
Living here
- Beaches & outdoors: Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach, the Koko Head crater stairs, and marina watersports right out your door.
- Dining & shopping: Costco, Safeway, and Koko Marina Center cover the essentials.
- Schools: Well-regarded public schools — a real draw for families.
- Commute: ~25–35 min to downtown along Kalanianaole Highway.
The homes
Single-family homes and townhomes, many built from the 1960s–90s, plus marina-front properties with docks. Median ~$1.6M; marina-front and view homes go higher.