Kai Nani is a picturesque beachfront and golf course neighborhood in Honolulu, housing approximately 30 luxury homes. It's situated to the east of the private Waialae Golf Course and to the west of Wailupe Beach. The neighborhood comprises two exclusive streets: Kaimoku Place and Kaimoku Way.

Homes in Kai Nani typically range in value from $2M to $15M, with spacious, well-kept lots varying in size from 11,000 to 27,000 sq ft.

Properties in this delightful neighborhood seldom come onto the market. Most homes in Kai Nani either border the golf course or a serene stretch of beach. All homes are aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained, with beautiful landscaping, situated next to the tranquil golf course and the ocean.

The neighborhood wraps around the easternmost point of the Waialae Golf Course, which hosts the globally renowned Sony Open Golf Tournament. This annual event attracts golfers and spectators worldwide. Several residents enjoy front-row views from their yards. A notable property is the 'Tutu Hale' with its distinctive blue roof. This prime location property, visible from most of the golf course, enjoys both beach and golf course frontage. Designed by architect Geoffrey Paterson, it is owned by the family of the Sony Corporation's founder.

Kai Nani's history is often overlooked in the context of Hawaii's real estate history and its conflicts. The neighborhood was at the center of a significant dispute when a hotel was proposed in the quiet, upscale neighborhood of Kahala. The residents, viewing this as an intrusion, were prepared to resist.

Despite initial victories, including a special committee recommending rejection and a mayor prepared to veto the measure, the City Council passed the rezoning and overruled the mayoral veto.

The Bishop Estate, then the landowner of all Kahala, further inflamed the situation by reclaiming land from the Waialae Golf Course, including oceanfront property for a resort.

The golf course was entirely reconfigured to accommodate the new layout, and a piece of land on the southeastern side was relinquished, enough for 30 houses.

Today, Kai Nani homes stand on this land, offering fairway and ocean views, with some directly on the oceanfront.

Beneath the paved roads and beautiful Kai Nani homes, the remnants of the 6th and 7th holes of the old Waialae Golf Course still exist!