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Big Surf Apartments

1690 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815

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  • Built in 1970
  • 27 units/20 stories

About Big Surf Apartments

Discover your new home at Big Surf Apartments. You'll find this community on Ala Moana Blvd in the Waikiki area of Honolulu. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has in store. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

Big Surf Apartments is an apartment community located in Honolulu County and the 96815 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education attendance zone.

Location
1690 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu,
HI 96815
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Neighborhood

Situated on the south shore of Oahu, Waikiki is one of the most iconic destinations in Honolulu. Although Waikiki is widely known as a tourist hotspot, the neighborhood also draws residents seeking a vibrant beachfront lifestyle within close reach of Downtown Honolulu and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, in addition to numerous service workers and tourism industry professionals. Waikiki offers a broad range of apartments and condos available for rent, many of which tout gorgeous views of the ocean or the nearby mountains.

Waikiki boasts beautiful beaches like Kūhiō Beach, Kahanamoku Beach, and Fort DeRussy Beach Park, along with exceptional shopping at International Market Place, Royal Hawaiian Center, and Waikiki Shopping Center. The community also enjoys a vast selection of restaurants, bars, and shops primarily clustered on Kalakaua Avenue, the neighborhood’s main commercial thoroughfare.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Waikiki Honolulu, HI
Studio $1,663 $1,552
1 Bedroom $2,121 $1,738
2 Bedrooms $3,974 $2,332
3 Bedrooms $5,975 $3,638

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 357 Sq Ft $1,000 $2,035 $3,300
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 583 Sq Ft $1,450 $3,053 $8,250
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1019 Sq Ft $2,495 $4,482 $24,889
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1431 Sq Ft $3,850 $7,854 $25,524
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Hawaii Pacific Univ, Downtown
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Kapi'olani Community College
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Big Surf Apartments is within 8 minutes or 2.7 miles from University of Hawaii at Manoa. It is also near Chaminade Univ. of Honolulu and Hawaii Pacific Univ, Downtown.
Schools
Grades 6-8
569 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
1,502 Students
Nearby
Iolani School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
2,021 Students
Nearby
Redemption Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
34 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Honolulu include Halawa Aloha Stadium Station, located 10.7 miles from Big Surf Apartments. Big Surf Apartments is near Daniel K Inouye International, located 8.3 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Halawa Aloha Stadium Station
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
Kalauao Pearlridge Station
Drive: 20 min 12.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Daniel K Inouye International
 Drive: 17 min 8.3 mi

Walkability Near Big Surf Apartments

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Big Surf Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Discovery Bay Shopping Center
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Don Quijote
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Ala Moana Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Big Surf Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Hawaii Nature Center-Oahu
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Honolulu Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Iolani Palace State Monument
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Waikiki Aquarium
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside
 Drive: 14 min 5.0 mi
Big Surf Apartments has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Honolulu Zoo, Hawaii Nature Center-Oahu, and Waikiki Aquarium.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Shriners Hospital for Children
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Straub Clinic and Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Big Surf Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Shriners Hospital for Children which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Derussey
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Fort Shafter
Drive: 21 min 7.3 mi
Hickam Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.4 mi
Big Surf Apartments has 3 military bases within 10.4 miles, the nearest is Fort Derussey which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
 
 
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Does Big Surf Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Big Surf Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Big Surf Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Big Surf Apartments?

Parking is available at Big Surf Apartments. Contact this property for details.

Is Big Surf Apartments pet-friendly?

Big Surf Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Big Surf Apartments have move-in specials?

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