Ala Moana
Oahu's most central address, wrapped around the flagship shopping center and a protected beach, with the shortest drive to nearly everywhere on the south shore.
About Ala Moana
Ala Moana sits between Kakaako, Waikiki, and downtown Honolulu, wrapped around Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world, and fronted by Ala Moana Beach Park's reef-protected swimming water and Magic Island's paved loop. Its central position means a short drive to nearly every other south-shore community covered in this project. Like Kakaako next door, Ala Moana's residential inventory is almost entirely condos, not single-family homes. Buildings closer to Ala Moana Boulevard trade some quiet for the shortest walk to the beach and mall, worth weighing directly against buildings a block or two inland before you commit to a specific tower.
Living in Ala Moana
A guided drive-through with the honest local intel — beaches, commute, schools, and what most Zillow searches will never show you.
Ala Moana By the Numbers
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Homes for Sale in Ala Moana
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Sub-Neighborhoods of Ala Moana
Each pocket of Ala Moana has its own vibe, price point, and personality. Here's the map.
Living in Ala Moana
The largest open-air shopping center in the world sits at the neighborhood's center, hundreds of stores and restaurants within walking distance of most buildings. It's a genuine daily-life amenity here, not just a tourist stop.
Reef-protected swimming water, sunset walks, and Magic Island's paved loop sit directly across the boulevard from most towers, one of the most usable beaches on Oahu for daily exercise rather than just sunbathing.
Ala Moana sits 5 to 10 minutes from Kakaako, Waikiki, downtown Honolulu, and the airport-bound freeway on-ramps, among the shortest commutes to nearly everywhere on the south shore covered in this project.
Ala Moana Boulevard carries heavy through-traffic at most hours. Buildings directly on the boulevard trade some quiet for the shortest walk to the beach and mall, units set back a block or two inland run noticeably quieter, worth touring both before deciding.
Buildings directly facing Ala Moana Beach Park command the top of the range for the view and beach proximity. McCully-Moiliili-adjacent buildings, a few blocks inland, offer a relative discount while staying within walking distance of the mall. HOA fees vary by building age and amenity package, confirm the specific number for any unit before budgeting.
At the current median around $785K, a 20 percent down payment is roughly $157,000 in cash before closing costs, for a condo, not a house with land. Factor HOA fees into your monthly budget on top of the mortgage. If boulevard noise matters to you, tour at different times of day before signing, it's the single biggest livability variable between otherwise similar units here.
Ala Moana Questions, Answered
Is Ala Moana, Hawaii a good place to live?+
Ala Moana offers Oahu's most central location, wrapped around the flagship shopping center and a protected beach, with a short drive to nearly everywhere on the south shore. The tradeoff is a condo-only market and boulevard traffic noise depending on the building.
What is the median condo price in Ala Moana?+
The median price runs around $785K, with buildings directly facing Ala Moana Beach Park commanding the top of that range and McCully-Moiliili-adjacent buildings offering a relative discount.
Are there single-family homes in Ala Moana?+
No, like neighboring Kakaako, Ala Moana's residential inventory is almost entirely condos. Buyers looking for a house with land will want to look at a different community.
Is Ala Moana noisy?+
It depends on the building. Units directly on Ala Moana Boulevard see heavy through-traffic at most hours, while buildings set back a block or two inland run noticeably quieter. Tour at different times of day before deciding.
How far is Ala Moana from Waikiki and downtown?+
About 5 to 10 minutes to Kakaako, Waikiki, and downtown Honolulu, among the shortest commutes to nearly everywhere on the south shore.
Is Ala Moana Beach Park good for swimming?+
Yes. The reef-protected water is calm and swimmable most days, and Magic Island's paved loop is a popular daily walking and jogging route for residents.
Other Honolulu & Town Communities
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Oahu's highest-priced residential market, oceanfront estates beneath the crater, at a price point most buyers finance very differently than anywhere else in this project.
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