Kahala

Waialae - Kahala

is an upscale area with secluded beaches and the Diamond Head Summit Trail, where dozens of stairs lead to a crater for sweeping sea views. Shangri La Center for Islamic Arts and Cultures has intricate tile work, patterned textiles and tropical gardens. Nearby, the iconic Kahala Hotel and Resort is known for its afternoon tea and al fresco seaside dining, as well as a lagoon with bottlenose dolphins.