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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Waimalu Neighborhood Overview

Shiro's Saimin, Pearl Peeks, Strip-Mall Zen

52of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Kalauao Stream and Aiea to the east, Waimano Stream and Pearl City to the west, Pearl Harbor's East Loch with Kamehameha Highway and H1 to the south, Waimalu Valley rising to the Ko'olau foothill ridges to the north.

📌Well known for: Old school eats, shave ice, kanak attack naps.

👕You can spot a Waimalu local by: Slipper shopping at Times, cooler in trunk, traffic mastery.

👍Move here for: Valley breezes, quick H1 access, and unfussy convenience.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Kamehameha crawl, airport flyovers, and streamside mosquitoes after rains.

✨The vibe around Waimalu is: Old school local, practical, scrappy.

Boba-fueled commuters and Sam's Club cart gladiators.

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