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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Aiea Neighborhood Overview

All Vowels, Pearl City Views, Mall Rail, Guava Loop

14of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Pearl Harbor and Aiea Bay makai, Kalauao Stream past Waimalu to the west, Halawa Stream and the H1-H3-H201 interchange to the east, and Keaiwa Heiau ridgeline with Aiea Loop Trail mauka.

📌Best known for: Pearlridge monorail days and Aiea Bowl nights.

👕You can spot a Aiea local by: Slippers at Pearlridge, muddy calves from Aiea Loop.

👍Move here for: Breezy ridges and quick Pearl Harbor commutes.

👎The downsides are: Highway chokepoints, helicopter buzz, stadium noise, sudden squalls.

✨The general vibe is: Old-school suburbia, jungle edges.

Bowl nights, mall quests, Pearl Harbor sunsets.

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Whether you're new to Oahu or deciding which part of the island fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Oahu guide for the big-picture view — or compare Aiea against other parts of the island in our Oahu neighborhood guide.