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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Makakilo Neighborhood Overview

Breezy Hilltops Big Views, Costco Leg Day

29of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: H1 Freeway and Kapolei to the south, Palehua Road and ridge above Honokai Hale to the west, Waianae Range forest reserve around Puu Makakilo and Camp Palehua to the north, Kunia Interchange and Royal Kunia agricultural lands to the east.

📌Best known for: Cool breezes and big sky sunset theater.

👕You can spot a Makakilo local by: Sand-crusted Tacoma, windbreaker above slippers, Costco rotisserie in hand.

👍Locals live here because: Elevation and breeze means cooler temps, Kapolei jobs, beach a few minutes down the hill.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Afternoon gusts that rearrange patio furniture.

✨The overall feel is: Breezy perch above Kapolei.

Trade wind AC, killer sunsets, Costco close by.

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