Honolulu Condos: Hawaii: Honolulu: Diamond Head

One of My Favorite Neighborhoods in Honolulu, Hawaii - Diamond Head, also known as the Gold Coast

If there is one landmark that everyone remembers from Oahu, it's probably Diamond Head.  

The condominiums near the oceanside base of Diamond Head crater are highly desirable for unobstructed beachfront ocean views.

Island residents and returning visitors refer to the coastal strip, at the foot of Diamond Head, from the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel to the Kainalu residential apartment building as the "Gold Coast", because the real estate is considered "as good as gold."

The neighborhood is located at the base of Diamond Head, near the Waikiki Aquarium, across from Kapiolani Park, on the beautiful Pacific Ocean, and within walking distance of Waikiki and its attractions.

Nicely secluded from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu by the expansive open acreage of Kapiolani Park, Diamond Head is only about a ten minute drive from downtown.

The Gold Coast consists of residential condominiums and cooperatives built in the late '50s and '60s.  Many of the buildings have Kapiolani Park as a front yard, and all of the buildings have the Pacific Ocean as a back yard.

Most everyone agrees that those views are worth their weight in gold!!!

Attractions:

Diamond Head Crater - Trail
A popular hiking trail of the old military compound with fantastic ocean and city views at the top.

Parks:

Kapiolani Park
A beautiful 500 acre park at the base of Diamondhead.

Restaurants:

Michael's Restaurant
A world famous restaurant, serving American food,  with fantastic ocean views located in the lobby of Colony Surf.  

Weather:

Diamond Head weather is pretty is ideal year round, with a nice cool breeze and moderate temperatures.  You'll find less rain in Diamond Head than on the Windward side in Kailua or Kaneohe, and the wind is not as strong either.  Diamond Head, and really most of East Oahu, offers ideal weather with a dryer climate than the Windward side, but cooler than the west side.

For listings of Condos for sale in the Diamond Head, Gold Coast area of Honolulu, please see the Honolulu Featured condos on our website at www.HNLCondos.com.

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Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii- One of Oahu's Hidden Treasures

Too often overlooked by visitors to Honolulu and Waikiki, the Honolulu Zoo is one of the island of Oahu's hidden treasures.

Located in Kapi'oplani Park between the hotels and resorts of Waikiki and Diamond Head, the Honolulu Zoo is an easy walk from most Waikiki hotels.

The only zoo within 2300 miles, the Honolulu Zoo features many species of animals that you won't see in any mainland zoo, including a family of Komodo Dragons, Sumatran Tigers and several species unique to Hawaii such as the Hawaii State Bird, the Nene.

Find our more about the Honolulu Zoo at About.com, Hawaii and South Pacific Travel.

Or, view a gallery of 84 photos taken at the Honolulu Zoo.

And, if you're interested in owning a home or a vacation property walking distance to the zoo, the neighborhoods of Diamond Head and Waikiki offer many excellent opportunities.

Although every single condo building located in Waikiki, Honolulu is a short walk to the beach, and many offer amazing Pacific Ocean views, some condominium buyers want to be right on the beach!

And, almost considered part of the Waikiki Beach Neighborhood is the Diamond Head or Gold Coast area, located just east of Waikiki and sandwiched between Kapiolani Park (where the Zoo is located) and the Pacific Ocean. 

Although almost everthing in the Diamond Head area is waterfront, here are the buildings:

 2987 Kalakaua

3003 Kalakaua

3019 Kalakaua

Castle Surf Apartments

Colony Beach

Colony Surf

Coral Strand

Diamond Head Ambassador

Diamond Head Apartments

Diamond Head Beach Hotel

Kainalu Apartments

Oceanside Manor

Sans Souci

Seabreeze Apartments

Tahitienne

Tropic Seas

If you are looking for a Waterfront Condominium, there are plenty to choose from.

Please feel free to read the post regarding Waikiki Waterfront Condos Part 1.