Marina Mornings: everyday life in Hawai’i Kai
The short answer: Hawaii Kai is a marina community built around a former fishpond on Oahu’s southeast shore, about 14 miles from downtown Honolulu. Mornings here start on the water: boats leaving the marina, paddleboards on the canals, and the Koko Head stairs before the sun gets high. It is a residential neighborhood first, and the bay, the crater, and the marina are part of the daily routine.