Honolulu encompasses the southeastern half of Oahu, from the metropolitan downtown to the white sands of Waikiki Beach. This city is known as a mecca of culture and diversity, including the shorefront retail district of Kaka’ako, one of the oldest Chinatown communities in the nation, and an unsurpassed hub of trendy culinary cuisines. Honolulu continuously ranks among the top places to live based on quality of life and the value, with residential neighborhoods spanning from the Ko’olau mountains to the bustling harbors of downtown.