Living in Hawaii Loa Ridge
If you have a weakness for chic, affluent neighborhoods, million dollar views and the big bucks to go along with it, look no further than the exclusive Hawaii Loa Ridge subdivision located in East Honolulu. This posh housing division is another of O’ahu’s affluent high elevation estates, situated up Pu’u Ikena Drive off Kalanianaole Highway just koko head side of Aina Haina.
The private community offers fantasy views of the Pacific Ocean, Koko Head, and Diamond Head. The neighborhood is made up of more than 500 homes on private road offering amenities such as tennis courts, clubhouses, bbq pavilion, poolside terraces, and 24-hour security. Hawaii Loa Ridge is located in the foothills of the Ko’olau Mountains, its elevation rises from sea level to 1,000 feet. The most recent development of Hawaii Loa Ridge is “The Pointe”, a premier gated community along the western slopes of Hawaii Loa Ridge, within the main gated community.
The Hawaii Loa homeowner’s association is devoted to protecting the priceless views of the ocean, shore, Diamond Head and Koko Head. If you still want to sneak a pick at the houses in the neighborhood and don’t have a six figure bank account to go along with the price tag of these mansions, it is possible to hike the ridge.
The Hawaii Loa Ridge hike offers dramatic panoramas of Hawaii Kai and Waikiki on the south side of O’ahu. On clear days, you can even catch a glimpse of Moloka’i. To get to the trailhead, you will need to make sure that you or someone in your group is a resident of Hawaii and has the license to prove so. No Hawaii license, then no hike for you. The five mile total hike is fairly easy for the first mile or so, but the last mile out, and likewise the first mile back, is a very steep climb. It seems that elevation equals luxury living here on O’ahu.
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