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Liliha Neighborhood Profile – About.com

July 30, 2014 By idx guys Leave a Comment

Liliha is the next door neighbor neighborhood to Nuuanu on the western side of Pali Highway. The neighborhood feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown Honolulu but is actually located just ten minutes away. You’ll find very easy access to Pali Highway, Likelike Highway, H1 and H3.

Liliha People

Liliha fits somewhere on socio-economic scale between Nuuanu and Kalihi. You’ll find military personnel who appreciate the easy commute opportunities, young families just buying their first homes and retired kamaaina who have lived in the neighborhood for decades. You’ll find more cultural diversity here than in many other neighborhoods with many first and second generation families from all parts of Asia and the South Pacific. The median household income for the neighborhood is $69,000 (Honolulu city average: $63,000).

Apartments and Real Estate

The average median home value for Nuuanu is $680,000, as compared to the rest of the city’s average home value of $840,000 (average Hawaii state value: $550,000). A quick scan of available rental apartments shows most 1-bedroom units priced at around $1500, with two-bedroom apartments available for under $2,000.

Hospitals

There are a many hospitals within a short distance distance of the neighborhood: The Queen’s Medical Center at 1301 Punchbowl, Straub Emergency Room at 888 S. King St., and close by Kuakini Health System, which has a small emergency room operation at 347 N. Kuakini St.

Libraries

The closest public library is located at 1515 Liliha St.

Otherwise, the main State Library of Hawaii is located at 478 S. King St.

Parks

Nuuanu Pali State Park, a famous overlook and just a short distance from Liliha up the Pali Highway, was an infamous battleground for the fight which occurred between the warriors of King Kamehameha I (who reigned over the Big Island) and Chief Kalanikupule (who oversaw Oahu and Maui). Today, the site remains a favorite of visitors to the island, as the lookout provides a stunning bird’s eye view of the windward side of the island. Parking is free for kamaaina guests with a Hawaii state drivers license. It is always windy, so pack a jacket.

Though not a park, another local favorite is walking or running the Old Pali Road. It’s a scenic detour that parallels Pali Highway for about two miles. The road was originally commissioned in the late 19th century, and functioned as the primary mode of traffic for trips to and from the windward side of the island. While being constructed, skulls and bones from nearly 800 fallen warriors during the Kamehameha and Kalanikupule battle were found.

Nuuanu Valley Park is home to a playground, tennis and basketball courts and plenty of grassy areas to run around on. The official address is 2925 Pali Highway, but access it by turning onto Puiwa Road. Additionally, Liliha Road, when headed toward mauka, eventually intersects with Puunui Community Park.

Schools

Liliha schools are housed within the Roosevelt Complex of the Hawaii School District. There are six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high-school within the Roosevelt boundaries. For the Hawaii State Department of Education School Finder tool, click here. For a full listing of all schools, click here.

Shopping & Restaurants

Liliha is within close proximity to some of the major shopping centers on Oahu, including Ala Moana Shopping Center and Victoria Ward Centers. For small kine errands, check the Nuuanu Shopping Plaza where you’ll find a laundromat and dry cleaners, floral shop, and the requisite sushi joints. Two fan favorite Liliha eateries are located close by: Bangkok Chef and Liliha Bakery.

Other Neighborhood Links

Queen Emma Summer Palace: “Built in 1847, the restored and furnished home of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Hawaiian monarchy.”

Consular Row: learn more about the consuls in Hawaii, many located along Pali Highway close by. I Love Liliha is an organization that puts on an annual Liliha neighborhood festival in August.

Learn more about living and working in Honolulu. Visiting the islands on vacation? John Fischer has some excellent ideas for you here.

Liliha Area Active MLS Listings

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Kaimuki – by Yelp

September 12, 2012 By idx guys Leave a Comment

Walk up Waialae Avenue and you’ll discover a myriad of mom n’ pop shops around every corner! Whether you’re snack-a-lackin’ on sweets, languishing on plate lunch or dining on the divine, this Weekly Yelp’s got you living it up in Kaimuki!

Health nuts and flavor junkies go bananas over the açai bowl at Jewel or Juice. Noelani C grabs the refreshing treat that’s “topped with goji berries, banana slices, strawberry slices, blueberries, and drizzled with honey.” Ed L basks in the nostalgia and childhood memories of the Crack Seed Store. Their Icee with real li hing mui juice can only be described as “pretty bad ass.” The Pillbox Pharmacy sends Wayne S back to the future and he describes it as the “store that time forgot.” The real highlight is their “awesome cheap ice cream” for only $1.50 a scoop! Moose tracks and meds? Great Scott!

Aimee N knows not to judge a book by its cover. Flip to the back of Covenant Books & Coffee and find “a little slice of sandwich, soup and salad heaven!” No soup Nazis, just “fresh and made-to-order” lunch served up by friendly staff. Find a “great hole-in-the-wall with broke da mouth food” at Your Kitchen. Yvonne M dishes that “their overnight, simmered pork will literally melt in your mouth!” At North Shore Grinds, Ryan K remembers the days when he was just “a poor student scraping the coins out” from his ashtray for sustenance. While biting into their teri steak plate he exclaims: “It was the best my money could buy… and still is!”

Go adventuring at Jawaiian Irie Jerk, “hidden on the backstreets of 11th Avenue.” Brad V recommends the spicy jerk wings and if you want more heat, “they offer the option of Fire In Yu Wire” for extra kick! Tina T gives 12th Avenue Grill, “big thumbs up” for serving locally sourced nibbles. “The grass fed beef short ribs” deliver with “fall-off-the-bone tenderness.” Grabbing a seat at Asuka is a “no brainer” for Grant S, a man who’s “always in the mood for some serious grindage.” He’s impressed by the extensive customizable menu and generous offerings of extra broth. “This is the pinnacle of shabu shabu service! Welcome to the motherland.”

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