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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Waimanalo Neighborhood Overview

Rooster Alarms, Rabbit Island Views

🧭Bordered by: Makapuu Point and Ka Iwi coast to the south, Waimanalo Bay shoreline and Bellows Field Beach Park to the east, the Ko'olau Range ridge and Maunawili Forest Reserve to hte west, Keolu Hills, Enchanted Lake, and Olomana near Kailua to the north.

📌Best known for: Horses, huli huli chicken, heavenly beach days.

👕You'll fit in if: You like trucks, sun-bleached hats, and talking story.

👍Move here for: Country roots easy beach access.

👎The downsides are: Kalanianaole crawl, Bellows closures, Portuguese man-o-war jellyfish.

The overall feel is: Salty country soul, strong community roots, local vibe.

Sunrise addicts and sandy truck beds.

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