Makaha Shores Condominium — Local services in Oʻahu

Great little condo complex, good location away from the crowds. The complex itself is a series of individual owned units. 'Facilities' are limited - there's no gym, there's no BBQ. There is a small pool and laundry room. However the main plus point is it's location - right on the rocky outcrop overlooking the sea and Makaha Beach. Unit #1's 1-10 are going to overlook the beach, unit 11 will be 'primo' on the corner. We had #12 and looked to the sea, but could look out and see the beach. Units #12 are going to have sea views. The location is perfect for sitting on the lanai and watching the surfers, or the sunset. You could also sunbathe directly on your lanai, but you're only 2 minutes from the beach itself. The one downside is the area itself. Other than the beach, there's nothing walkable, you'll be in your car for trips to restaurants, the grocery store, or further afield. But if you're looking for quiet, it's great! I took particular interest in the number of nagging signs that they had in the complex telling you not to do stuff. In reality the complex manager is quite cool, and you'll find most complexes have...

I lived there in 1970-1973. It was a wonderful place to live next to the ocean. The scent of the ocean permeates the apartments, units are clean and quiet. The most important thing I found was the friendliness of people, staff, and security people. For a Hawaiian/Haole like myself, this was home. The park in front brought my relatives to eat, have the children play in the ocean, watch the surfers and the surfer, watch the folk playing volleyball or tennis, swimming in the pool, or just watching the ocean, and enjoying the reef at low tide. To me, this will always be a pleasant memory. How lucky to find a place like no other on Oahu. I had a job where I was on the outside islands three weeks of the month. I saw absolutely beautiful spots in Hawaii, but that fourth week I was home at the Shores enjoying life there . I had a lovely missionaries daughter who played ukulele and sang Hawaiian songs that were pure. Her tone was beautiful and her children would come to visit and socialize with her and all of us. What a wonderful memory of the Shores and the people who...

I live on the ocean-side, but can also see the beach just by looking to the left. It literally feels as if I am on the water, as there is only a man-made stone wall, which keeps the surf from washing the building away. If you want to experience a relaxing time and be on the water, this is the place to be in Oahu. Of course, it is as far away from Honolulu as you can possibly be, but that is not a bad thing in my opinion. It is nice to read other reviews that say the building looks just as it did back in the 1970's. The Community Manager, and the Security Guards are super friendly and helpful. I love this place. It is like being on vacation every single day. I go to bed hearing the waves crash and wake up to the sounds of the ocean, which literally sounds like it is coming in my apartment. The grounds and the building have been kept up very nicely for it to be such an older building, and it is so quiet at night, especially on the ocean-side. I never hear...