It's a tropical nirvana wedged between the incredible cathedral spires of the Koolau Mountains and the turquoise opalescence of Kaneohe Bay. Home prices vary from mid-range to expensive, with views that will take your breath away.

Kailua, the largest community on the Windward side, is Oahu'swindsurfing capital, and Kailua Beach is one of the world's most beautiful shorelines. The 42,000 lucky people who reside here enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in lovely, moderately priced neighborhoods, with excellent restaurants, parks, libraries, schools, shopping centers and a pleasant downtown.

Residents commute to work on the Honolulu side of the island via two beautiful conduits, the Pali and Likelike Highways.

The second biggest community, with 40,000 residents, is Kaneohe. Windward Community College and fabulous Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden are both here.

Mokapu Peninsula, which rests between Kaneohe and Kailua, is the home of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, formerly known as Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station. In addition to moderately priced homes, Kaneohe has a wide selection of townhomes, condos and apartments. Both H-3 and Likelike Highway connect Kaneohe with other areas of Oahu.

You know you're in Lanikai when you see Moku Nui and Moku Iki, the two beautiful islands that are the idyllic landmarks of this affluent community. In 1924, the first neighborhood developers gave this prime beachfront property its name, which means "sea heaven." It's the perfect name for this heavenly place.

The down-home, shoes-off comfort of Waimanalo can be attributed to the fact that it has the largest Hawaiian population in Windward Oahu. Homes, townhomes, duplexes, condos, apartments and rent-to-owns are in the affordable category.

The setting is gorgeous: Lacy ironwood trees shade the white sands of Waimanalo Beach, with the primordial beauty of the Koolau Mountains forming an awesome backdrop.

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