Civil Beat Plaza at 3650 Waialae is a four-level office building located right off Waialae Ave between Koko Head Avenue and Wilhelmina Rise. The ground floor is home to Goodwill Hawaii – including a retail center and drive-thru donation drop-off. In addition, there is another space which we anticipate will feature a restaurant yet to be named. The upper three stories offer private office space. The building was named after one of our tenants, Honolulu Civil Beat, to recognize the local nonprofit newsroom and its commitment to investigative journalism.
Who are the building tenants?
How do I make a donation at the new Goodwill Hawaii Kaimuki location?
Where can I park when shopping at the Goodwill Kaimuki Store?
Can I park at Civil Beat Plaza?
Is there space in the building available to rent?
Is the building LEED certified? What green features are part of the building?
Print out a fun activity sheet for your keiki—a collaboration between 808 Urban, Keep it Kaimuki and 3650 Waialae—to celebrate Kaimuki.
Kaimuki Foodie Activity Sheet (PDF)
Discover the stories behind the artwork and the talented local artists who created them, on and around Civil Beat Plaza.
‘Ukuli‘i ka pua, onaona i ka mau‘u. Translated this means: Tiny is the flower, yet it scents the grasses around it. This brightly colored mural located off Koko Head Avenue in the Goodwill Hawaii donation drop-off area was painted by local artist, Boz Schurr, who selected this specific ‘Ōlelo No‘eau because of its message that no matter how small, our actions and attitudes can have a large impact.
Lei Ki. This mural, located on the side wall facing Ewa of 3650 Waialae, depicts a large-scale ti leaf lei, woven in the Hilo-style of twist, spin and braid. Painted by local artist Laetitia Kukui Mahoney of 808 Urban, this mural depicts the deep ties that connect us to the people, businesses, history, and stories of Kaimuki, which together make us all stronger.
Civil Beat Plaza at 3650 Waialae now stands on the site that was previously home to the National Dollar Store Building, which was built in 1949. This iconic building welcomed generations of Kaimuki residents and businesses for many years, including Goodwill Hawaii who has returned as a tenant in the new building. To learn more about how the National Dollar Store Building came to be, please visit the link below to read the display also featured in the new building’s lobby.
Want to dig into Kaimuki’s unique history? In 2017, UH Manoa students undertook a historic architectural survey of Kaimuki. This project aimed to support the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Office in identifying properties for national registry consideration, emphasizing the architectural and historical importance of the district. To learn more about their work and Kaimuki’s rich past, view their full report at the link below.
3650 Waialae Lobby Historical Display
