Ala Wai Neighborhood Guide Honolulu, HI
About
The Ala Wai neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a bustling urban area, known for its scenic Ala Wai Canal. Located just a few blocks from the world-famous Waikiki Beach, this neighborhood is also adjacent to the Kalakaua Avenue, the main thoroughfare of Waikiki which is lined with high-end stores, restaurants and entertainment. The prestigious Ala Wai Golf Course is also located in this neighborhood, offering spectacular views of Diamond Head and the Koolau Mountains.
What You Will Love About Ala Wai, Honolulu, Hawaii
- The Ala Wai neighborhood offers the perfect blend of city life and beach relaxation with its close proximity to both downtown Honolulu and Waikiki Beach.
- The Ala Wai Canal offers a great place for outdoor activities such as jogging, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding.
- The neighborhood boasts a number of eateries serving local Hawaiian cuisine along with a diverse range of international food.
What's Nearby
The Ala Wai neighborhood is just minutes away from the vibrant nightlife and beachside activities of Waikiki. The Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium are also nearby, offering fun and educational experiences for families. The neighborhood is a short drive from the downtown business district and the bustling shopping center of Ala Moana.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in the Ala Wai neighborhood is a mix of urban bustle and laid-back beach living. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities on the canal or beach during the day, and explore the numerous dining and entertainment options in the evening. The close proximity to downtown also makes it an ideal location for professionals working in the city.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 878 restaurants, 59 grocery stores, and 61 parks within a mile of the Ala Wai neighborhood.
Dukes Lane Market & EateryDining and Drinking, Food Court, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
2255 Kuhio Ave
Waikiki MarketplaceRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
2310 Kuhio Ave
- Waikiki Beach Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
410 Nahua St
- Matsufujiya Food Life
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
333 Royal Hawaiian Ave
- International Market Place
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.2 miles
2330 Kalakaua Ave
- Mitsuwa Marketplace
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
2330 Kalakaua Ave
- King's Mini Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
417 Nohonani St
- Dukes Lane Market & Eatery
Dining and Drinking, Food Court, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
2255 Kuhio Ave
- Waikiki Beach Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
410 Nahua St
- Matsufujiya Food Life
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
333 Royal Hawaiian Ave
- Mitsuwa Marketplace
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
2330 Kalakaua Ave
- Key Of Life
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.2 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
Forty NinerDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Hawaiian Restaurant
•445 Seaside Ave
- natuRe waikiki
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, French Restaurant
•0.1 miles
413 Seaside Ave
- Zigu
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant
•0.1 miles
413 Seaside Ave
- Forty Niner - Waikiki
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Hawaiian Restaurant
•0.1 miles
445 Seaside Ave
- Edward's Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
445 Seaside Ave
- Pau Hana Base
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.1 miles
407 Seaside Ave
- Speed Mart
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
407 Seaside Ave
- 123 Outlet
Retail, Outlet Store
•0.1 miles
400 Royal Hawaiian Ave
- Nordstrom Rack
Retail, Department Store, Fashion Retail, Shoe Store
•0.1 miles
2255 Kuhio Ave
- 123 Store
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
430 Lewers St
- Waikiki Marketplace
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
2310 Kuhio Ave
- ABC Stores
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
408 Lewers St
Pacific Soul SurfingLandmarks and Outdoors, Beach
•0.2 miles
2055 Kalia Rd
- Island of Oahu
Landmarks and Outdoors, Beach, Travel and Transportation, Tourist Information and Service
•0.2 miles
2270 Kalakaua Ave
- Tropical Rainforest Tours
Landmarks and Outdoors, Beach, Hiking Trail, Travel and Transportation, Tourist Information and Service, Tour Provider
•0.2 miles
445 Kalaimoku St
- RHC Royal Grove
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.3 miles
2201 Kalakaua Ave
- Hoa Paka Ali'i Parl
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
Diamond Head Rd
- Kuhio Beach Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Beach
•0.3 miles
2453 Kalakaua Ave
Personal Touch ComputersArts and Entertainment, Business and Professional Services, Computer Repair Service, Retail, Computers and Electronics Retail, Video Games Store
•0.1 miles
320 Liliuokalani Ave
- Swat Gun Club
Arts and Entertainment
•0.1 miles
2266 Kuhio Ave
- The Lanai
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
349 Seaside Ave
- The Quan Art Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
2299 Kuhio Ave
- Hawaii Gun Club
Arts and Entertainment
•0.2 miles
339 Royal Hawaiian Ave
- The Kokonut Crew Show Honolulu
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.2 miles
333 Royal Hawaiian Ave
BookaSitterBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service
•445 Seaside Ave
- Nail Zone
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.1 miles
413 Seaside Ave
- Pacific Sun Spray Tanning
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tanning Salon
•0.1 miles
421 Lewers St
- Beauty Spell Hawaii
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
2211 Ala Wai Blvd
- A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.1 miles
2270 Kuhio Ave
- Kuhio Nails & Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.1 miles
2229 Kuhio Ave
South Seas AquaticsRetail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
2255 Kuhio Ave
- Royal Kuhio Pool
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.1 miles
2240 Kuhio Ave
- The Golf Store Hawaii
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
2255 Kuhio Ave
- Crawd Surf
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Surf Store
•0.1 miles
2310 Kuhio Ave
- Waikiki Diving
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Dive Store
•0.1 miles
424 Nahua St
Aqua Waikiki Wave Fitness RoomSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
2299 Kuhio Ave
Tsunami's WaikikiDining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar
•0.1 miles
2260 Kuhio Ave
- Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar
•0.1 miles
407 Seaside Ave
- Wave
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar
•0.1 miles
2270 Kuhio Ave
- Lava Tube Waikiki
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Hawaiian Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2280 Kuhio Ave
- Honolulu Tavern
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
417 Nohonani St
- Heyday
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
431 Nohonani St
KCAA Preschools - Mother RiceCommunity and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
2707 S King St
- Kindergarten-Children's Aid
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
2707 S King St
- Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
402 Kapahulu Ave
- Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
400 Kapahulu Ave
- St Marks Kama'aina Kids Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
539 Kapahulu Ave
- Happy Keiki Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
1035 University Ave
Kuhio Walk-In Medical ClinicHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.1 miles
2310 Kuhio Ave
- Urgent Care Clinic of Waikiki
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.3 miles
2155 Kalakaua Ave
- Doctors of Waikiki
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.3 miles
120 Kaiulani Ave
- Waikiki Police Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
2405 Kalakaua Ave
- Honolulu Police Waikiīki Beach
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
2425 Kalakaua Ave
- Honolulu City & County Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
2425 Kalakaua Ave
Ala Wai Apartments and Rentals
215 Rental properties in Ala Wai, Honolulu, HI.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 9.4% | 218.5% |
| utilities | 4% | 71% |
| food | 4.1% | 20.2% |
| transportation | 2.1% | 33.1% |
| healthcare | 0.7% | 25.4% |
Ala Wai Demographics
Ala Wai Reviews
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 5 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 4 of 5 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 4 of 5 renters
Ala Wai Transportation
Walker’s Paradise
Biker’s Paradise
Good Transit
Bus Stop #27
Bus Stop
Kuhio ave
Source: foursquare.com
Bus Stop #27
Bus Stop
Kuhio ave
Source: foursquare.com
Ala Wai Schools
- 2/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 2/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 5/10
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- 6/10
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 8/10
University Laboratory Public Charter School
Grades K-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Ala Wai
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| WaikikiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,846 | 2% |
| South Urban CenterNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,846 | 2% |
| McCully-MoiliiliNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,600 | -- |
| Ala Moana-KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,100 | 19% |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $4,500 | -- |
| Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-TantalusNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $15,000 | -- |
| ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Downtown HonoluluNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KaimukiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $895 | -- |
| Lower ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,300 | -- |
| Ward VillageNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PunahouNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Liliha-KapalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Nuuanu-PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $875 | -- |
| Waialae-KahalaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Kalihi-PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Diamond Head TerraceNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $4,500 | -- |
| PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PaloloNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Alewa HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $995 | -- |
| KuakiniNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| WaikikiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $3,565 | 197% |
| South Urban CenterNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $3,500 | 141% |
| McCully-MoiliiliNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,400 | -- |
| Ala Moana-KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,300 | -- |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,050 | 21% |
| Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-TantalusNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $950 | 30% |
| ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,800 | -- |
| Downtown HonoluluNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $3,500 | -- |
| KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KaimukiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,900 | 36% |
| Lower ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,400 | 10% |
| Ward VillageNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PunahouNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,485 | -- |
| Liliha-KapalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Nuuanu-PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,300 | 4% |
| Waialae-KahalaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,300 | -- |
| Kalihi-PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,300 | -- |
| Diamond Head TerraceNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,300 | 7% |
| PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PaloloNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,100 | -- |
| Alewa HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KuakiniNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,300 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| WaikikiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $5,045 | 216% |
| South Urban CenterNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,017 | 34% |
| McCully-MoiliiliNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,700 | -- |
| Ala Moana-KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,495 | 16% |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $6,000 | 0% |
| Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-TantalusNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,650 | 3% |
| ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,800 | -- |
| Downtown HonoluluNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $4,000 | 167% |
| KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KaimukiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,800 | -- |
| Lower ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,650 | -- |
| Ward VillageNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PunahouNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,500 | -- |
| Liliha-KapalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Nuuanu-PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,400 | -- |
| Waialae-KahalaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $7,000 | -- |
| Kalihi-PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,600 | -- |
| Diamond Head TerraceNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,350 | -- |
| PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PaloloNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,500 | -- |
| Alewa HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,880 | -- |
| KuakiniNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $1,350 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| WaikikiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $6,430 | -- |
| South Urban CenterNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $6,430 | 139% |
| McCully-MoiliiliNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Ala Moana-KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,200 | -- |
| Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-TantalusNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $3,900 | -- |
| ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $4,100 | -- |
| Downtown HonoluluNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KakaakoNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| KaimukiNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,800 | -- |
| Lower ManoaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,550 | -- |
| Ward VillageNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PunahouNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Liliha-KapalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,800 | -- |
| Nuuanu-PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Waialae-KahalaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Kalihi-PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| Diamond Head TerraceNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PalamaNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PunchbowlNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |
| PaloloNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $3,900 | -- |
| Alewa HeightsNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | $2,800 | -- |
| KuakiniNeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii | -- | -- |