Waikiki

Luxury Waikiki Gold Coast Real Estate

This area of Honolulu is the Metropolitan or downtown section of the island and people who live here are often referred to as “townies”. The scene here is livelier and a bit busier paced than other areas of Oahu. This lifestyle appeals to people who love to live in the epicenter of a city, near all the events, dining and convenience of shopping or work. It’s comparable to other major mainland beachfront cities like the suburbs of Los Angeles.

The crowned jewel of the Waikiki market is its namesake, Waikiki Beach. The luxury on Oahu is not just reserved for the single family home areas alone, this downtown area has a plethora of high-rises towering into the sky and infinity styled ocean views for miles. The real estate in Waikiki is similar to what you’d see in Manhattan but with better views and weather. Trump Tower is a good indicator of the upscale luxury you can expect to find. Pretty much any home you choose in Waikiki will give you quick beach access but it is intertwined with touristy hotels and 5 star vacation rentals. That is part of the lifestyle you’d need to embrace to be successful here, acceptance of the high tourism and bustling cultural vibrancy of this very popular vacation city. The beach is world renowned and surreally beautiful. With all the luxury invested in the hotels and resorts, Waikiki still has plenty of luxury to go around for residential living. On this part of the island you can find: gorgeous boutique style condos, penthouse suite condos, luxury lofts, high-rises, towers, co-ops and townhomes.

Some of the unique beauty can be found in the floor to ceiling glass walls and windows that overlook the Pacific. Top luxurious upgrades can include marble, granite, wood floors, saunas and sunrise or sunset views. Though this part of Oahu is busier than other areas, it still adopts the laid back, leisurely flow and tempo of Hawai’i which is a big attraction for those moving here.