Leonard Couzijn

Kapolei, HI Area Guide

James Campbell, original owner of much of the land that makes up Kapolei, might have passed away in 1900, but his legacy continues. The Kapolei master plan began in the 1970’s and became a reality when they broke ground in 1990 and in the forty years since those plans were made, the area has gone from undeveloped real estate to one of the most in - demand areas on Oahu island.

Unincorporated, Kapolei’s name is taken from the name of the volcanic cone, Puu o Kapolei (Beloved Hill of Kapo). Developed by Kapolei Property Development, a subsidiary of the James Campbell Company, Kapolei has grown into a beautiful area of Honolulu County, Hawaii, a bustling urban center for Oahu. Though technically not a city, it is however, popularly known as the Second City of Kapolei.

A planned development, Kapolei is well on the way to becoming one of Hawaii’s major urban centers, with projections showing there will be 65,000 jobs in the area and by the year 2025, the population is estimated to reach over 173,000.

Kapolei is becoming the second urban center for Oahu (after Honolulu), Hawaii's most densely populated island. Much of Oahu's future population growth is slated for the Ewa Plain and southern slopes of the island's central valley, between Waipahu on Pearl Harbor and Wahiawa near the island's center.

Kapolei is home to a public library, post office and schools, including Kapolei High School as well as a private school for Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade that opened in 2004.

In 2002, Pacific Business News reported that the area had the second highest median income on Oahu and Sterling’s Best Places reported that Kapolei’s median income is around $20,000 higher than the national average.

Beautifully planned homes and urban areas with municipal facilities to rival the biggest cities, activities and recreation for everyone no matter how old or young, and the number of jobs growing at a fantastic rate make Kapolei a dream place to live, work and play. Come visit with the family, take a look around and the hardest decision you’ll have to make is which house to buy and how quickly the movers can get there!

To learn more about Kalopei, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapolei,_Hawaii

History

A planned development, Kapolei Property Development is steering the ship of the effort to bring the City of Kapolei to life. Recent activity has seen city growth, generated by investors who see the great potential of Kapolei and stimulating the economic maturation of the area. KPD’s long standing commitment to the development of the area began in the 1970’s with the beginning of the master plan for the region, moving from the drawing board to ground breaking for the center of the city in 1990.

Eighteen years after that groundbreaking ceremony, Kapolei isn’t just a growing, thriving area, it’s fast becoming a major urban center on the island. Projections show that by the year 2025 there will be more than 65,000 jobs in the area and it will be giving downtown Honolulu a run for the money in terms of a great place to live.

KPD’s roots are in a private trust, the estate of James Campbell, a Scots immigrant who founded or co-owned several businesses and invested in real estate after settling on the island. For more than a century, Kapolei Property Development handled and expanded the assets of the trust, not just in Hawaii but Washington, D.C. and 16 states.

To learn more, visit: http://www.kapolei.com/about_us.cfm

Kapolei, HI Nearby Attractions & Activities

Golf
Eight golf courses are already waiting for you and four are in the planning stages so no matter what your skill level, there’s a golf course in Kalopei calling your name, just waiting for you to hit the links.

Wet’n’Wild Water Park

Twenty nine acres of lush, tropical surroundings with over 25 rides and attractions, Wet’n’Wild Water Park is the only water park in Hawaii and the number one local attraction, so grab your suit and get going! http://hawaii.mywetnwild.com/Park-Info/About-Us.asp

Parks and Recreation

Romantic sunsets, beautiful hiking and biking trails, a sail around the area are just a few of the things that wait for you at Kalopei. For more information about things to do, please visit: http://www.kapolei.com/recreation.cfm

Events

18th Annual NAIOP Hawaii Charity Golf Tournament
http://www.naiophawaii.org/index.cfm

Ninth Annual Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration
http://www.visitusa.com/blog/tag/9th-annual-pumpkin-patch-kapolei-hi/

For more fun events to attend in Kalopei, visit: http://www.visitusa.com/blog/category/hawaii/