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Matt Rott
Hawaii Local Expert

Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Kapahulu Neighborhood Overview

Leonard’s to Rainbow: Gravy, Guava, Go!

23of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Ala Wai Canal and Ala Wai Golf Course to the west, Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head Road to the south, Waialae Avenue and Kaimuki to the east, Date Street and H1 to the north.

📌Best known for: Leonard's malasadas and late-night plate lunches.

👕You can spot a Kapahulu local by: Slippers, surf wax, Leonard's pink box.

👍Move here for: Walk-to-Waikiki convenience, without the Waikiki chaos.

👎The downsides are: Kapahulu Avenue traffic, parking roulette, tourist overflow.

✨The general vibe is: Sunny, scrappy, beachy.

Pre-beach grinds and spontaneous surf checks.

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Moving to Kapahulu - 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 Kapahulu against other parts of the island in our Oahu neighborhood guide.