Hawaii Kai, Oahu

Hawaii Kai at a Glance

Hawaii Kai, located on Oahu’s south shore, is the largest of several residential communities on the eastern end of the island. The town was the brainchild of the billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, who developed an area of kiawe flatland and a shallow fishpond into an affluent suburb. Starting around 1959, the Hawaii Kai or Koko Marina was dredged from the pond. Several neighborhoods now extend back into several valleys and up the mountain ridges.

Attractions include the Koko Marina Center, located on the corner of Kalanianaole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road. Here you will find many shops, restaurants, water sports activities and a large movie theater. It is located directly on the marina and features a nice atmosphere. You can dine right next to anchored boats and enjoy views of the water and the green mountains in the background.

Hawaii Kai in Bullet Points

Largest of several residential communities on the eastern end of Oahu
Starting around 1959, the Hawaii Kai or Koko Marina was dredged from the pond
Koko Marina Center featuring many shops, restaurants, water sports activities and a large movie theater

Hawaii Kai Location

Hawaii Kai is located on Oahu's south shore, about 11 miles (17.7 km) east of downtown Honolulu

Hawaii Kai Map (top)

Hawaii Kai Weather (top)

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Location: Honolulu, HI, US
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Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.09 in steady
Sunrise: 6:08 am
Sunset: 7:07 pm Thu
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