There are well over 100 condominiums and townhouses in these two residential neighborhoods. Some streets are quiet and residential; however provide easy access to the H-1 Freeway, Downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Ward Center and Waikiki. Both the Contemporary Museum of Art and the Honolulu Academy of Arts are located in Makiki.
Many condominiums in the Punahou area are within walking distance to private schools and the University of Hawai'i.
Among the properties featured in Makiki and Punahou are Queen Victoria, 1010 Wilder, Punahou Cliffs, Banyan Tree Plaza, Admiral Thomas and One Kalakaua Senior Living.
