Keeaumoku St, Makiki / Lower Punch Bowl / Tantalus

Keeaumoku St. runs from high in a mountain ridge down to the busy business and retail hub of Ala Moana Center. South or makai of the H-1 freeway it's largely small businesses, stores, and restaurants, and more than a few bars and nightclubs. North or mauka of the freeway its a dense residential area, mixing high-rise apartments, low-rise walk-ups and older single-family homes.

The area's population is diverse, but skews Korean, hence the neighborhood's nickname, "Koreamoku." There are two large churches above Wilder Avenue with some Korean language services

Keeaumoku Street does run past a large district park (green space is at a premium in Makiki) with a pool and ball courts, and is convenient to major bus lines as well as shopping and entertainment. The Makiki area generally attracts young and hardworking families and singles.

Keeaumoku is one of the busier streets as it is one of the few that crosses over the Interstate H-1. Traffic noise can be considerable, as well as noise from emergency services (as there is a busy fire station nearby). Street parking is at a premium, and fiercely patrolled.