Aina Haina is an unincorporated town of the city and county of Honolulu. It is a residential area east of Waikiki and Diamond Head.  Aina Haina translates to “Hind’s Land” and was named after Robert Hind, the owner of Hind-Clarke Dairy.  Aina Haina is within 20 minutes of Waikiki, Ala Moana, and downtown.  It also sits between the two more well-known areas of Kahala on the west end and Hawaii Kai on the east side.

Many of the residents here are retired. There is a great amount of younger individuals who have started moving to the area to either start a family or take advantage of the great schools for their kids.  There are two excellent private schools and Aina Haina Elementary is consistently ranked among the top five schools in the state.

Most homes in Aina Haina are already occupied, and many of the later generations like to add additions to these older homes or modernize them.  The homes range from ones made in the early 1950s to more luxurious modern houses.  Some of these rival best homes in Oahu’s more expensive areas.

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$1,050,000

192 E Hind Dr , Honolulu

A 'Knock your socks off' beauty! Do not let the discreet exterior fool you. Walk in & WHAM--the X Factor! The home's inner beauty ...

  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.5
  • Tenure FS
  • SqFt. 1,968
  • MLS 1113213

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$999,500

Hind Iuka Dr , Honolulu

Looks Great from the curb and gets better as you enter the front door, hard wood floors to kitchen tile floors. Family room leads ...

  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3.0
  • Tenure FS
  • SqFt. 2,118
  • MLS 1111839

Homes here have a minimum of 7,500 square feet.  Those that sit in the lower part of the valley sit on lots up to 10,000 square feet.  Duplexes and condominiums are far and few between as they are not legal in most areas of Aina Haina.  There are some cottages that have been grandfathered in.  Most streets have underground facilities.  It is a great neighborhood for walking with wide sidewalks and streets everywhere.

The average home sells for $696,000. Many of these are simple homes from the 1960s.  Many of the older homes are now being demolished to make room for newer construction. These newer homes are still typically owned by the same people.

There are parks in the area to offer a number of recreational activities.  There are a few tennis courts, basketball court, a baseball field, and even a playground. There is also a great dog park to go for walks, and Kawaikui Beach is a close area to go kayaking or surfing. 

Aina Haina real estate offers all the essentials someone needs in an area. There is a post office, bank, medical building, and a pharmacy.  There are also several varieties of restaurants and grocery stores. The local shopping center was just reopened so now there are a few more choices.

Many of the older homes could use a renovation.  For anyone that is looking for a small town with a great family environment, they should consider purchasing and remodeling one of these older homes.  Aina Haina has a great personality with small town charm.  People here are humble and do not really need the hectic life that comes with living in areas like Waikiki.  Many work out of town, but the commute is easy.  They get to come home to a great little area that is laid back and has some of the best oceanic views on this side of Oahu.  Aina Haina offers all the conveniences in life.