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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Nuʻuanu Neighborhood Overview

Pali Gusts, Misty Valleys, Old Money Returns

33of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Geographically defined by: Ko'olau crest and Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout mauka, Vineyard Boulevard and South School Street makai, Pacific Heights ridge and Pauoa Road to the east, Liliha Street, Wyllie Street, and the Nuʻuanu Stream corridor to the west.

📌Best known for: Queen Emma Summer Palace and the Pali winds and views.

👕You can spot a Nuʻuanu local by: Rain coat-wearing aunties, Prius drivers, vintage estate sale ninjas.

👍Move here for: Whisper-quiet streets and five-minute escapes to Pali Lookout.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Rain squalls, potholes, and Pali Highway closures.

✨The overall feel is: Foggy, moneyed, suburban, subtly spooky.

Misty mornings, manor vibes.

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