Waikiki

Waikiki is a neighborhood on the south shore of the island of O’ahu in the state of Hawaii.  The neighborhood is bounded by the Ala Wai Canal on the west and north and Diamond Head on the east.  The southern boundary is perhaps the most well-known beach in the world, Waikiki Beach.

In the Hawaiian language, Waikiki means Sprouting Waters.

Waikiki, HI Overview

The Waikiki neighborhood is packed with condominiums and commercial buildings all within a short walk to a wide variety of retail shops,  restaurants, and Waikiki Beach.  Waikiki boasts a lively nightlife along Kalakaua Avenue, the main thoroughfare through the Waikiki neighborhood.  Throughout the year, Kalakaua Avenue is closed for parades, most notably for the Great Aloha Run, the Honolulu Festival, and the Waikiki Spam Jam Street Festival:

Other Waikiki attractions include:

  • The Honolulu Zoo: Learn about Hawaii’s indigenous species.
  • The Waikiki Aquarium: Founded in 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium is the second-oldest public aquarium in the United States.
  • The Royal Hawaiian Center:  Over 310,000 square feet of space, the Royal Hawaiian Center has more than 110 shops and restaurants.
  • Hawai’i Army Museum Society:  Housed inside Battery Randolph, a former artillery battery, the museum covers the military military history of pre-Imperial Hawaii and the post-annexation history of US Army warfare in the Pacific during World War II.

 

Looking for Property Management in Waikiki, HI?

Investing in Waikiki, HI Rental Property

Waikiki is the number one tourist destination in the state of Hawaii and has over 100 high-rise residential condos within just 1.5 square miles.  The type of condos in Waikiki range from studio apartments in two-story walk-up buildings built in the 1950s to more modern condominiums with luxury amenities.

Waikiki tends to attract people who enjoy city life to include a wide range of outdoor activities and lively night life.  The Waikiki neighborhood can also attract those new to Hawaii who want to be close to the action and soak up all that Waikiki Beach has to offer.

Finding Property Management in Waikiki, HI

It’s no doubt that Waikiki has a lot in store for both tenants and homeowners. However, as a homeowner, you have a lot more to do than rent out a house or condo. Between tenant screening, property maintenance, and financial planning; home owners can be quickly overwhelmed. Since you want to take care of your investment, it’s important to find a qualified and experienced real estate agent and/or property manager for Waikiki.

Hawaii Sands Property Management is your locally-trusted property management company. We’re composed of an experienced staff that knows all about the real estate market in the Honolulu area. If you want the best for your property, choose Hawaii Sands Property Management.

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