Kahala was gone after the Japanese bought up much of the oceanfront property beginning in the 1960s. They tore down the old houses and built huge mansions from one corner of their lot to the other, and wanted to take away beach access to everyone as well. Kahala used to be a collection of older homes with high ceilings and large lanai surrounding the house and a yard full of trees; this way they did't block the trade winds or the winds coming off the ocean. Once statehood hit, the government seemed to allow any and all large scale development of the private lots. There are still a few of the older ones left, a reminder of what once was. I miss the others!