Oahu communities

Find the Oahu neighborhood that fits the way you want to live.

From Kaka'ako high-rises to North Shore beach towns, every part of Oahu has its own character, commute and price point. Explore 44 communities by region, then let us show you around.

Where to start

Not sure which area is right for you?

Start with how you want to live. These are the areas our buyers most often choose for each lifestyle.

Beach town living

Kailua, Haleiwa, Ewa Beach

Urban high-rise

Kaka'ako, Downtown, Waikiki

Family suburbs

Mililani, Kapolei, Hawaii Kai

Near military bases

Mililani and Wahiawa for Schofield, Kaneohe for MCB Hawaii, Aiea and Salt Lake for Pearl Harbor-Hickam

More home for the money

Waianae, Wahiawa, Waipahu

Luxury and views

Kahala, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Kamehame Ridge, Diamond Head, Ko Olina

Waikiki shoreline

11 communities

Urban Honolulu

High-rise condos, walkable streets and the island's jobs, dining and culture, from Kaka'ako's new towers to the older single-family neighborhoods of Manoa, Kaimuki and Moanalua.

  • Condos and townhomes
  • Some single-family
  • Walk, bike or bus
HonoluluSearch every Honolulu neighborhood in one place. Kaka'akoNewer high-rise condos near Ala Moana and Ward Village. Downtown HonoluluHigh-rise living steps from the business district. ChinatownHistoric district with lofts, condos, galleries and dining. WaikikiBeachfront condos and resort-style living. Diamond HeadHomes near Kapiolani Park and the crater, with ocean views. KaimukiWalkable town with local restaurants and classic bungalows. ManoaGreen valley neighborhood near the University of Hawaii. Salt LakeCentral condos and homes near Moanalua and the airport. MoanaluaFamily homes in Moanalua Gardens and Moanalua Valley, near Tripler. HalawaAffordable condos and townhomes where the H-1, H-3 and H-201 meet.
Aerial view of Hawaii Loa Ridge

6 communities

East Honolulu

Family neighborhoods and hillside estates between Diamond Head and Makapu'u, with the marina, Koko Head and some of Oahu's best ocean views.

  • Single-family homes
  • Townhomes
  • Ocean and marina views
KahalaOceanfront estates on Kahala Avenue, just past Diamond Head. Aina HainaQuiet valley neighborhood of mid-century single-family homes. Hawaii Loa RidgeGated hillside estates with sweeping ocean views. Hawaii KaiMarina living, parks and beaches below Koko Head. Kamehame RidgePrestigious Hawaii Kai hillside enclave where homes rarely sell. Koko VillasTownhome community in the heart of Hawaii Kai.
Hillside homes overlooking Kailua and the Windward coast

2 communities

Windward Oahu

Lush green valleys at the foot of the Ko'olau mountains, world-famous beaches and a slower, small-town pace, about 20 to 30 minutes from town over the Pali or H-3.

  • Single-family homes
  • Beach towns
  • Near MCB Hawaii
KailuaFamous beaches, a lively town center and high demand. KaneoheMountain and bay views, close to Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Central Oahu home

12 communities

Central Oahu

Master-planned towns, established suburbs and some of the island's best values, centered on Mililani and the Pearl Harbor communities, with quick access to Schofield, Wheeler and the H-1 and H-2.

  • Single-family homes
  • Townhomes
  • Close to military bases
MililaniMaster-planned town with parks, pools and well-regarded schools. Mililani MaukaNewer homes on the mountain side of Mililani. Launani ValleyPlanned community of homes and townhomes in Mililani. Koa RidgeCastle and Cooke's newest master-planned community near Waipio. Waipio GentryEstablished Gentry neighborhood off the H-2. Waipio Acres / Waikalani WoodlandsHomes and townhomes between Mililani and Wahiawa. WahiawaPlateau town near Schofield Barracks, often more affordable. WaikeleGolf course community with townhomes and single-family homes. WaipahuHistoric plantation town with rail access and good value. Pearl CityEstablished neighborhoods with a central location. WailunaHillside neighborhood above Pearl City. AieaHillside homes with Pearl Harbor views, near Pearlridge.
Kapolei

9 communities

West Oahu and Ewa

The island's fastest-growing region, with newer subdivisions in Ewa and Kapolei, resort living at Ko Olina and quieter beach communities along the Waianae coast.

  • Newer construction
  • Single-family homes
  • Resort and beach living
Ho'opiliOahu's largest new master-planned community, on the rail line. Ewa BeachNewer master-planned neighborhoods near the ocean. Makamae by GentryGentry Homes community in Ewa Beach. KapoleiOahu's Second City, with shopping, schools and new homes. MakakiloHillside homes above Kapolei with ocean views and breezes. Ko OlinaResort community with lagoons, golf and a marina. Nanakai Gardens / Honokai HaleHillside neighborhood near Ko Olina. WaianaeRural coastline, beaches and some of Oahu's most affordable homes. Leeward CoastSearch every West Oahu community in one place.
Waialua coastline

4 communities

North Shore and Ko'olauloa

Big-wave beaches, historic plantation towns and country living along the island's northern and northeastern coast.

  • Single-family homes
  • Country living
  • Beachfront
HaleiwaSurf town with shops, food trucks and famous beaches. WaialuaHistoric sugar town with a quiet, country feel. Hau'ulaCoastal homes between the mountains and the sea. LaieHome to BYU-Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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