Kailua/Lanikai: Off Base Neighborhood/Subdivision


1 review

"Real Hawaii"

If you are looking to experience a real taste of living in Hawaii, Kailua is the town for you! It is just a short drive to Marine Corp Base Hawaii in Kaneohe. It is also an easy commute to Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam and Schofield Barracks. The white power sand and blue pristine water of Kailua Beach is the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy the reason Hawaii is a paradise. While it has a small beach town feel, it offers convenience of restaurants, shops and so much more. The schools, in particular Lanikai Elementary and Aikahi are rated some of the top in the state. If you prefer private, though, LeJardin, Trinity and St. Anthony's are great alternatives all in the area.

Pros Cons
  1. Beautiful beaches
  2. Small town feel
  3. Lots of restaurants
  4. Great shopping and entertainment
  1. Traffic
  2. Tourists
  3. Houses close together
  4. Expensive rent
  • Family Friendly:
  • Social:
  • Safety:
  • Location to Base:
  • Schools:

Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Recommendations: Aikahi, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Kalama
  • Appearance: well manicured with grass cut, looks uniform, curbs, neighborhood parks, neighborhood pool
  • Website: kailuachamber.com

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Buzz's
  • Happy Hour Spot: Whole Foods
  • Gym / Fitness: Fit 4 Mom
  • Shopping: Whole Foods

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: No
  • Residency: 5 years
View more Find a REALTOR to help!

Marine Corps, Enlisted
20-30 years old
Previously lived in: Barstow, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Kailua, HI
Bronze medal 3 reviews

"Kailua's Beauty Review"

Absolutely LOVED living in Kailua. We about 1 mile from the beach but it was all walk-able! We definitely drove with the kids but parking wasn't impossible either because most people walked to and from. Location is EXTREMELY pet friendly and you will almost find an owner and their fur-baby in every store you go to. We did end up moving on base eventually due to having more kids and our 2 bedroom 960sq ft condo just wasn't covering it! However, it was never the same as living out in town. We didn't exactly connect with other military families off of base but we still enjoyed it as we're very introvert compared to most. Once living on base we definitely connected more to other military families.

Pros Cons
  1. Beautiful landscape
  2. Friendly neighbors
  3. Safe to walk
  1. Everyone could hear one another
  2. Minimal privacy due to no A/C and having windows open 24/7
  • Family Friendly:
  • Social:
  • Safety:
  • Location to Base:
  • Schools:

Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: No
  • Residency: 2 years
View more Find a REALTOR to help!

Navy, O-5
40-50 years old
Previously lived in: Uncasville, CT, Oakdale, CT, Waterford, CT
2 reviews

"Quaint Little Beach Town"

Kailua is on the windward side of Oahu. It's at the end of the H-3 and a very easy 20 minute commute to Pearl Harbor and a couple miles from the MCBH. Beachy neighborhoods where the houses are close together allow for great opportunity to meet your neighbors. Most neighborhoods have regular get-togethers and some have block parties. The homes are older, but many have been upgraded or expanded. The rents tend to be a bit highter here as it is along Kailua/Lanikai beach. Traffic during the summer can get a little hectic, but does not interfere too much with commute times like in Ewa or Aiea.

Beaches are beautiful and most houses closer to the beach have public right of way access. Beaches are pet friendly. One of the parks in Kailua is at the Kawainui Marsh. There's a wall that goes from one side of Kailua to the other and is about 1.3 mi long. It's a great place to bike, run or walk and is also pet friendly.

Kailua Town offers great shopping and has multiple grocery stores (in addition to the MCBH commissary). Whole Foods is opening April 18, 2012. Overall, this is a great town to live in.

Pros Cons
  1. Beach side town
  2. Beautiful parks and beaches
  3. Family and pet friendly neighborhoods
  4. Very active community
  1. Distance to Pearl Harbor
  2. Rent is higher
  3. Houses close together
  4. Older, smaller homes
  • Family Friendly:
  • Social:
  • Safety:
  • Location to Base:
  • Schools:

Price: $650-$1Mil

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married no kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 1 years
View more Find a REALTOR to help!

Leave a review or comment

Military By Owner
Refine Search

National Ad
Advertising Homes