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    Hawaii Loa Ridge Neighborhood Guide

    Prized for exclusivity, privacy, and luxury, Hawai‘i Loa Ridge is a gated subdivision perched on a glorious mountain ridge on East O‘ahu. With Aina Haina just down the winding slopes, living on the ridge offers a true separation between home life and commercial activity—without sacrificing convenience. The subdivision has many lifestyle amenities (exclusive to residents) and employs a private mobile security team, which regulates public access to the trailhead of the incredible Hawai‘i Loa Ridge Trail, found at the north point of the neighborhood.

    Key Details

    1. WHAT TO EXPECT
    Luxury custom homes with soaring ocean views from Diamond Head to Koko Head, situated in glorious privacy yet mere moments from the commercial centers of Aina Haina, Kahala, and Hawai‘i Kai.

    2. THE LIFESTYLE
    Amenities galore and serenity above all else: this is one of the most luxurious and peaceful residential areas on all of O‘ahu.

    3. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
    A buzzing social scene, or any commercial activity whatsoever. Folks are here to live—quietly and elegantly, with lanai cocktail parties being the extent of nightlife. To grab a drink, a takeout coffee, or a bite to eat, you’ll have to head down the hill. 

    4. THE MARKET
    Uniformly luxury homes (askings below $2mil are rare), built in an eclectic range of architectural styles, with acre-plus lawns fronting many properties.

    5. YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
    Your neighbors—a community this tightly contained makes for lots of long term relationships, and luckily these hills are full of lovely families and older folks, many of whom are long-time residents of the ridge.

    Attributes

    Quiet & Serene, Gated Community, Early to Bed, Posh, Pricey, Ocean Views, Family Friendly


    Located in East O'ahu

    Commute Times

    Airport: 25m by car
    Downtown: 20m by car
    Diamond Head: 15m by car
    North Shore: 45m by car
    Kapolei: 40m by car

    Boundaries

    East to West Niu Valley to Aina Haina
    North to South Hawai‘i Loa Ridge trailhead to Kalaniana‘ole Hwy
    Nearby Neighborhoods Aina Haina, Niu Valley, Kahala, Hawai‘i Kai


    Around the Block

    Hawai‘i Loa Ridge: top of the house.

    Sitting atop one of the ridges of the Ko‘olau mountain range, Hawai‘i Loa Ridge is literally hard to top and figuratively difficult to surpass in terms of luxury, exclusivity, and serenity. Up here, even the air feels different than down at sea level, and as you wind up the twisty streets and cul de sacs that comprise the neighborhood, the sense of separation from the sometimes-hectic traffic-scape below becomes more and more palpable.

    What to Expect

    Luxury custom homes with soaring ocean views from Diamond Head to Koko Head, situated in glorious privacy yet mere moments from the commercial centers of Aina Haina, Kahala, and Hawai‘i Kai.

    The Ridge boasts an extremely active homeowner's association, which provides round-the-clock security service at the gated entrance to the community, as well as mobile security.

    The Lifestyle

    Amenities galore and serenity above all else: this is one of the most luxurious and peaceful residential areas on all of O‘ahu.

    Ridge communities top the peaks of many of the Ko‘olau mountaintops that soar above the valleys in Honolulu, and Hawai‘i Loa Ridge is arguably the poshest and most carefully managed of them all.        

    Residents enjoy exclusive access to the tennis courts, park, and picnic areas, as well as the beautiful clubhouse.

    The north end of the neighborhood is marked by the trail head to the Hawai‘i Loa 

    Ridge Trail, an intermediate-challenging four mile round-trip trek that features gorgeous wildflowers and sweeping views at the summit. Non-residents of the ridge must show a Hawai‘i ID to the security guard at the gate in order to gain access, so while the trail is trafficked, it isn’t at risk of becoming a draw for tourists. 

    The neighborhood is wonderful for families with children—this is a place where your kids can really go play outside without undue concern about traffic or strangers, and the HOA-sponsored amenities are like having a private parks-and-rec program, right in your backyard. The zoned public schools are award winning, and the Honolulu Waldorf School is right down the hill. 

    What Not to Expect

    A buzzing social scene, or any commercial activity whatsoever. Folks are here to live—quietly and elegantly, with lanai cocktail parties being the extent of nightlife. To grab a drink, a takeout coffee, or a bite to eat, you’ll have to head down the hill.

    The tradeoff for the wonderful security and exclusivity on Hawai‘i Loa Ridge is that the neighborhood can feel isolated, particularly for more extroverted types who crave bars and restaurants. The drive down the hill is not long, but it can feel like an impediment to what would otherwise be quick jaunts out for an espresso or a walk on the beach. Homebodies, garden aficionados, and laidback types will thrive on the Ridge, while more restless folks may miss being “in the mix.”

    The Market

    Uniformly luxury homes (askings below $2mil are rare), built in an eclectic range of architectural styles, with acre-plus lawns fronting many properties.

    Properties on the ridge’s numerous cul de sacs are some of the most desirable addresses on all of O‘ahu, and rare unbuilt lots can easily close in the six digits.

    You'll Fall in Love With

    Your neighbors—a community this tightly contained makes for lots of long term relationships, and luckily these hills are full of lovely families and older folks, many of whom are long-time residents of the ridge.

    With all the benefits of suburban life, plus incredible natural splendor, and fast access to all the pleasures and conveniences of Honolulu, the life on Hawai’i Loa Ridge is a sweet one.

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