Kahala is like a Cinderella story. Once an area dominated by farmlands, it’s now the quintessential definition of luxury island living. Think secluded beaches, spacious estates, and unparalleled privacy. You won’t find throngs of people here. It’s no wonder Kahala is a famous escape for pleasure and leisure. Golfers will enjoy sweeping seaside vistas at the Waialae Country Club, which also plays host to the annual Sony Open.

 

In the fall, the state’s most prestigious culinary event, the Hawaii Food & Wine Fest, makes a stop in town with a show-stopping list of local, national, and international celebrity chefs. If you’re a patron of the arts, you may be delighted to know that Kahala was home to American heiress and philanthropist, Doris Duke, who owned the largest private collection of Islamic arts. Now called Shangri La Museum, her estate and stunning pieces are on view to the public.