Name: Maili
Address: Waianae, HI

About the neighborhood

Maili offers a tranquil neighborhood with low traffic noise and nearby green spaces such as the inviting Maili Beach Park. The residential options mainly include spacious single detached homes and charming row houses built around 1991, featuring three or more bedrooms. Convenience is enhanced by multiple bus lines that operate close to most residences. While the area has some hills, it still offers reasonable parking options for personal vehicles. Primary schools, both public and private, are within accessible distance, providing educational choices. A selection of local restaurants and cafes adds to the community’s welcoming atmosphere and daily convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored approach to navigate this community is often driving. It is convenient to park. However, public transit users may have limited choices in Maili due to the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the community is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. This community is not very conducive to pedestrians because running common errands is impractical without needing to use a vehicle. The bicycle is a rather poor means of transportation in this part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area as there are a good number of elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive.

Services

In Maili, house buyers will generally be able to reach primary schools as pedestrians. In contrast, locals may find it challenging to get to high schools as pedestrians. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. With regards to food, property owners in Maili typically have to turn to a vehicle to access the nearest grocery store. Residents are served by approximately 20 restaurants and cafes as well.

Character

People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Maili. Reaching public green spaces is easy in the community since there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover. This part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area is especially quiet overall, as the streets are usually very calm.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.2

Some groceries within a short drive