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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Salt Lake Neighborhood Overview

Jet Trails, Zippy's, 10-Minute Commutes

🧭Bordered by: Red Hill and Aliamanu Military Reservation to the west, H-201 Moanalua Freeway and Moanalua Valley to the north, Tripler Army Medical Center and Fort Shafter ridge to the east, Kamehameha Highway and the flats toward Pearl Harbor and Foster Village to the south.

📌Best known for: Honolulu Country Club lakes and Tripler pink backdrop.

👕You can spot a Salt Lake local by: Slippers, badge lanyard, trunk full of beach chairs.

👍Locals live here because: Everywhere is 15 minutes away—if you can dodge traffic.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Afternoon traffic molasses on Salt Lake Boulevard.

The general vibe is: Breezy, practical, commuter convenient.

High-rise towers, trade winds, Costco runs.

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