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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Moanalua Neighborhood Overview

Hitachi Tree Selfies, "Big Pink," H201 Zip

37of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: North of Fort Shafter, northeast of H201, east of Halawa, centered around Tripler Army Medical Center.

📌Well known for: Moanalua Gardens and the iconic Hitachi Tree.

👕You can spot a Moanalua local by: Plate lunch loyalty and H201 traffic clairvoyance.

👍Move here for: Central everything, from hikes to hospitals to menehune mischief.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Freeway hum, airport fly-bys, flash floods, mosquitoes.

✨The vibe around Moanalua is: Breezy, old school, quietly connected.

Living five minutes from everywhere, except with no parking.

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