Boasting the picturesque Punchbowl tuff cone and the Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park, Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus is a scenic neighborhood about three miles northeast of Downtown Honolulu. Makiki houses a close-knit community that celebrates and honors Hawaiian culture, but the neighborhood is also a hotspot for tourism, especially with its proximity to Waialae-Kahala and Ala Moana-Kakaako, two popular neighborhoods and commercial hubs. The neighborhood consists predominantly of endearing older homes, small apartment buildings full of charm, and private abodes. Locals love the nearby amenities and access to great schools, parks, a library, a marketplace, and a community center. Residents also enjoy hiking trails and the gorgeous, year-round, sunny weather, shaping their own piece of paradise.