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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Kāhala Neighborhood Overview

Dolphin-Martini, Waialae Greens, and Quiet Surf

19of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Around Kahala Beach by Waialae Country Club, west and north of Black Point, south of H1 and Waialae Avenue near Kahala Mall.

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Mansions, old money, Waialae Country Club.

👕You can spot a Kāhala local by: Linen shirts, Lexus SUVs, Costco executive membership.

👍Move here for: Flat streets, trade winds, glittering shoreline walks, long paddles to quiet waves.

👎The downsides are: Eye-watering prices, zero nightlife, tsunami flood zone.

✨The general vibe is: Moneyed calm with a taste of salt.

Champagne sunsets and impeccably manicured lawns.

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Moving to Kāhala - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

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 Kāhala against other parts of the island in our Oahu neighborhood guide.