Kahala

Kahala enjoys a favorable climate and is noted for its particularly dry weather in contrast to the mountain slopes above Honolulu where, nevertheless, many groups of villas are located. Kahala is Honolulu's most exclusive address. It is the most delightful part of Honolulu with the most expensive houses in the city. The Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii is situated here (probably the quietest and most elegant hotel on Oahu) as is the Kahala Shopping Center (which is not very large but is up market).

There is also Waialae Country Club with the finest golf course on Hawaii.

This is, however, only open to club members. Growing against the fence that runs along Kealaolu Avenue, and which is intended to protect the golf course from the outside world, is what is probably Hawaii's longest hibiscus hedge.