Living In HONOLULU - HAWAII KAI, HAWAII - 96825

When resort-like lifestyle and 7-digit price tags are what you're looking for, we usually end up talking about Hawaii Kai.
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In this neighborhood tour, Derek addresses everything you can imagine when it comes to moving to, and living in this suburb of the largest city in Honolulu.
MOVING TO HAWAII is on your mind and you have so many questions. We get it. And you know what, we ABSOLUTELY love helping people just like you. If you are moving or relocating here to Hawaii we can make the transition so much easier for you!!
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Derek Okahashi
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[@movingtohawaii]

USE DEREK AS YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENT 📲 [phone] (Derek responds to text messages quickly) 💻 [e-mail] FIND YOUR HOME IN HAWAII NOW 🏠 coreteamhawaii.com/

[@shabanaanjum8804]

Ss des 87iuu in6 tc

[@frankgraham699]

Yeah, these videos are like nothing I’ve seen anywhere else. Derek, dude you’re on to something. For those folks really considering a move to Hawaii, this is the kind of real estate video we need to see. Anyone can show the inside of a home. It’s the everything else you and Mahe do that makes these videos unique and frankly, hard to stop watching. Great job! Aloha and Mahalo for sharing with us.

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

💯♥️🌺

[@juancarlosurbiztondo893]

This is the best channel I have found for information on moving to Oahu. Drone footage is perfect, video edits with names on condos is onpoint aswell. Possibly a videos on looking into Waikiki? Thanks!

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo for your feedback, Juan. Our focus is on providing the most amount of value to people like yourself. Honolulu is a big area and Waikiki is the most recognized part, so we most definitely plan on doing a Waikiki video. Next in the Honolulu video series is Kaka'ako. Do you have a timeline for moving to Oahu?

[@juancarlosurbiztondo893]

@@movingtohawaii Around Jan-Jun of 2022 🤙🏽

[@davidwarburton8890]

love the barrel shot, love your vids!

[@movingtohawaii]

Pitted so pitted!! Jk. Mahalo David!

[@howell7136]

I remember when Hawaii Kai was a large fish pond. The vast pond on one side and the sea on the the other side of the road. I used to ride the bus (Kuliouou bus line) to the end of the line and hike to Hanauma Bay. I took a short cut over the hill instead of following the road.

[@99allturbo]

I’ve been to Oahu twice really loved it. I don’t plan to move there, but I really enjoy watching your videos. They are very informative. Your videos are helpful for the next time I visit. Keep up the great work!

[@keama71]

Born and raised in Hawaii Kai. Lived one house with 6-11 people one house. We lived Awini Place by the retirement home. Grandma sold house 20 years ago but it’s still my home. Beautiful place to live.

[@davidbarker6899]

I grew up in Hahaione valllley, Hawaii Kai. u nailed it. Very good John describing.

[@movingtohawaii]

Hawaii Kai is one of those places that within the community there are smaller communites - like Hahaione Valley. It's hard to dive deep into each sub-community in a single video but it's good to know that you found this video relatable and accurate! Mahalo for watching, David.

[@ericchiu165]

Beautiful City of Hawaii Kai 👍❤⛅⛰️🏖🏙

[@leilareggie1826]

Reminds me of Marina del Rey. Love the Safeway there. ABC rocks. They have a great catalogue too. Best place for sarongs, local soaps and freshwater pearls.

[@brieoleary1267]

I think your drone footage is just right!

[@movingtohawaii]

Can't get enough!

[@johnmbrown7515]

Great tour of my HK 'hood! Love it here!

[@kenrobison9528]

Thank you very much excellent drone footed.

[@anthonylee2099]

Great tour of Hawaii Kai.🤙🤙😎

[@howellwong11]

I remember Hawaii Kai when it was one great fish pond. The end of the bus line was on the other end of the pond, where I used to get off and hike up to Hanauma Bay.

[@andymckane7271]

Interesting video! You're obviously a very good salesman. I live on Molokai. This, too, is a wonderful place. Homes are cheaper here. Food prices and anything else that's brought in from off island (via Young Brothers and/or Kamaka) costs more money than elsewhere in Hawaii. But Molokai No Ka Oi! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Hawaii.

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo for your comment

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

Amazing!!! Loved your fun in the water that was AWESOME 🤙 MAHALO 🌺

[@jaydahteaunna]

we love your videos! keep them coming! awesome filming, editing, info, everything!!

[@movingtohawaii]

Thank you!

[@PCNProperties]

Great job on your videos. Conversational, with "real" details. If I was watching your videos while doing my research moving to Hawaii, your videos would have put it over the top. It's a good mix of vlog, locations, all good bro!!

[@eric_codeviking]

Definitely enjoy the drone footage. Was going to recommend using one after I watched an earlier video :)

[@mildredwest2541]

I'm new subcriber....❤❤❤ all the information...sights...everything is GOOD w what u share...Good, bad ugly then the WOW!!

[@Jose_Jimenez]

Thank you for telling the honest truth about Hawaii. It definitely is not the Hawaii that we grew up in the '60s and '70s. Most of the beauty is still there, but who can afford to live there. Have you been to Fresno? We have some of the best schools around, and the weather is great. I just couldn't see myself working 2+ jobs just to make the mortgage payment.

[@tcruz86]

Thank you. On a short trip soon from the DC suburbs to look at possibly relocating. Retired military and served there. Just more expensive.

[@logistic305llc7]

El mejor video 📸 de Hawaii que e visto ❤

[@ajourneyoftransformation]

Loving your videos because they give a feel for the whole area and what it might be like to live there... Thank you!

[@mrsgingerjordan]

These videos are great! Thank you ❣️

[@Aris-Darling]

I grew up in honolulu, moved away for over a decade and coming back to relearn the state as an adult. Your channel is awesome! So comprehensive but I love the local-perspective. Your knowledge shines and I’m glad you’re putting good content out there!

[@movingtohawaii]

Thank you for your comment. Our goal is to be #1 and your comments really help.

[@koabradley]

Another awesome video. I am binge watching these episodes like its a top rated NETFLIX series. You are top notch! Brilliant!

[@movingtohawaii]

Let us know when you want to buy your dream home

[@movingtohawaii]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@mgpureza]

My son and family lives in Hawaii Kai, I live in Seattle , visits them every year. Very safe and quiet, love it.

[@Mikey-Himself]

Great shout out, Thanks! Palm trees and a hammock, that's the ticket!

[@movingtohawaii]

You got that right! Hope you're doing well, Michael.

[@michaellatta]

I really like the community comments from a local I would not understand on my own.

[@havingfunwithpurpose9993]

Really enjoyed your perspective and pragmatic comments on Hawaii Kai, our hometown. We're busy working and living in the D.C. area but your video reminded us to focus on shortening our timeline for returning back home. We will contact you soon to get insights and thoughts on our real estate plans. Mahalo, Derek. P.S. We may ask you to hook us up at Roy's!

[@davidr6447]

I never see the Grass Matt slippers any more. Do you know if they still make them? Hawaii Kai is a nice area. A little out of my price range but very nice! Another excellent video. The drone video are great. Love the way you edit in the pointers to show the things you are describing. It is always nice to see what is around the area from the air! I was hoping you would show the fishing village on the cliff by Hanauma Bay.

[@donnaw1835]

My son and his family (wife and son) live in the Mauna Luan and absolutely love it.

[@slkung1]

Hawaii Kai has such beautiful, safe neighborhoods. I'm going to check out open houses there tomorrow, looks like a few 4 bedroom houses under $2M which seem like good values.

[@movingtohawaii]

Let’s work together

[@Danadiva]

Discovered your channel a week or two ago and have been enjoying your videos. Was watching this video and heard you mention BBQ, Have you tried Sunset BBQ out there?..Been hearing great things about them.

[@destinyreturns4885]

Another fantastic video. Great to see this area again, as I haven't been since before the dreaded covid. Many years ago I used to enjoy eating at the Swiss House just before Hawaii Kai for dinner. And there were so many drives out to Waimanalo to hang on the beach all day long.....Great times... Oh, and I gave up on Sandy Beach, as that far left side was killer with the rocks.

[@movingtohawaii]

Swiss Inn? That was definitely a classic family spot!

[@destinyreturns4885]

@@movingtohawaii Their chocolate for desert was amazing....OMG

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

Ohhhh WOWWWW You just JUMPED off that Cliff into the water!!!!😮 😅

[@mitchd6225]

Awesome video!! I own a condo in Hawaii Kai… i absolutely love the area but it’s become so crowded there. Have they created more developments there??

[@eddieruiz8503]

Another great video that educates prospective homeowners considering to live in Oahu, HI

[@1Vegas777]

beautiful drive along with gr8 info. just subbed

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo, Vegas. Are you from the ninth island?

[@1Vegas777]

@@movingtohawaii hello, yes I am here

[@ericchiu165]

I love Hawaii Kai because it is very Beautiful City and Neighborhood ❤️

[@adamshipley5415]

Feeling that shirt. Reyn?

[@movingtohawaii]

Moloka`i actually!! Some out there designs but also some good ones for the $$

[@guslevy3506]

Thanks Derek, this was a great video. I think drone shots are great for general perspective, but they can easily be used too often which makes it easier for viewers to lose focus…there are lots of 4K KZbin drone channels of Hawaii and they’re all boring. I know that I prefer that you continue do what your mostly doing, which is simply chatting about the neighborhoods from a “local’s” view. I wish I could move to Hawaii faster than I’m planned to but thanks again for the videos…

[@movingtohawaii]

Hey Gus! We truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed response. It gives my team great pleasure knowing that people like you are getting value out of these videos.

[@dannainan]

I respectfully disagree. The drone shots are fantastic for establishing the overall area/neighborhood that he's describing.

[@movingtohawaii]

Hello again, Dan! Aerial footage (and B-roll in general) is really a matter of preference, isn’t it? One style cannot accommodate all tastes. That’s why we always ask for feedback and keep offering slightly different styles each video.

[@amitsuji116]

I have been watching your videos because they are very informative. So I am sad and disappointed that this video isn't captioned like the previous ones. 😢 6:55

[@movingtohawaii]

Thanks for the feedback 🤙

[@leeballard3463]

Great videos Derek! I was trying to get more information on Kailua and Hawaii Kai and I found your videos. I’m really glad I found your channel. Your very informative and I learned a lot from your videos. Your videos are also very professional and the editing and drone shots are great. I live near San Diego and Hawaii Kai reminds me of La Jolla a little bit. Keep up the good work man!

[@movingtohawaii]

I would agree that Hawaii Kai is La Jolla-ish. Let’s connect when you’re going to move back!

[@mollimykennawhalen9108]

Thanks for all the informative videos! Looking to move this year, you guys ever help out with apartments?

[@movingtohawaii]

Yes we do. Just about everything you'd need to relocate here. Fill out the contact form on our website to zero in on living options that fit your needs and timeline.

[@mollimykennawhalen9108]

@@movingtohawaii thank you guys!

[@tiffanysd925]

Are there any places that are rent to own or lease to own? I think you guys mentioned a lease to own before but I was wondering about that. Thank you ❤

[@josseeer]

Aloha Derek , My name is Jesse Houghtailing I'm a Hawaiian born and raised in the Bay Area , Thank God I moved to Hawaii in Wahiawa and was able to live where my parents are from , I went to LHS and lived in Hawaii for a awesome 8 yrs of my life , I'd like to move back one day . when I do I'll get ahold of you , I know you'd be hook a bradda up , Love your videos . so where in California did you live ?

[@Jon_8]

At 1st, I thought you was stickin' bird in da thumbnail 😂

[@movingtohawaii]

😂

[@dannainan]

Your videos are so wonderful and helpful, thank you so much!

[@movingtohawaii]

Glad to help you, Dan! Stay tuned for weekly vids covering everything you need to know about moving to Oahu, Hawaii

[@Tr0nzoid]

I would like to have macadamia nuts at those prices. A little can on the mainland is twice that, and having been in Hawaii, I have to get Hawaiian macadamia nuts. I'm not getting Planters. I never see Kona coffee in my area, having only seen a couple of places serve it. I used to hear "flip-flops" all the time, but then I was on post and hearing it from non-locals. For many years, I thought you could only see Molokai from Oahu.

[@MokuleiaVibes]

Best video ever! Please go to Kalo Bomb in Waianae and support local business and have some pa’i’ai for me with haupia ice cream!! And also go eat at Beach House by 604 on Pokia Bay!

[@movingtohawaii]

Kristina, you know your stuff! We already shot the Waianae video and we visited BOTH of those places you mentioned 😎 Buuuuut, Kalo Bomb wasn't opened yet and 604 was packed. We end up going to another west side gem that not too many people talk about - but definitely should! Coming soon 🤙

[@MokuleiaVibes]

Please do a video on my very fave town on Oa’hu-Waialua!!

[@movingtohawaii]

North Shore vid is coming!

[@MokuleiaVibes]

@@movingtohawaii Cheehoo!!!

[@AC-lc3tz]

Great video! Thanks for making it. I really enjoyed the tour of the neighborhood.

[@movingtohawaii]

That's what I like to hear! Did you learn anything new?

[@AC-lc3tz]

@@movingtohawaii Yes, I learned that Hawaii Kai is very beautiful and I liked that you included the monthly payment estimate in the video and you gave an example. That was really helpful. Your videos are very informative about Hawaii and Real Estate. I can't wait to see the next neighborhood tour.

[@Al3xTrucho20]

Nice houses there are basically California prices pretty much.

[@iamanyailoveyou3597]

Currently in So Cal. You would be hard pressed to only pay $1.5 mill for those views in La Jolla, Beverly Hills, and Malibu! We don’t have millions to spend, but I imagine it’s feel like you get more for your money there. Looking forward to seeing more areas through your videos. Thank you!

[@movingtohawaii]

Aloha, Anya. $1.5M can cover a lot of needs depending on what you're looking for. Oahu offers so many options that when compared to some of those places you mentioned can seem like a steal. Another part of Honolulu we did a video on (plan to release in a few weeks) is Kaka'ako. We're glad to hear your interest in our channels videos and don't hesitate to make a neighborhood tour request!

[@luckyuliveHI]

House at 1.5 won't get you decent views. Min 2M for a view.

[@musicmike1960]

My heart aches for the Hawaiian state...I miss the people, the beaches and the great vibes of the island life...I wish someday to once again feel the white sand between my toes, the trade wind breeze on my neck and a swim in the aqua blue ocean of Hawaii...Hawaii No Ka Oi...

[@ikaikastuart]

Just Subscribed to your Channel from Waikele Hawaii nice Channel Hawaii Kai my Favorite Area

[@movingtohawaii]

Hawaii Kai is a favorite for a reason - it’s awesome! So many lifestyle options in a relatively small place.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

One of the cons of moving to Hawaii that I actually took into consideration was that a lot of my Asian brothers showing up on these Hawaii videos looked shrunk up in their shirts. I don't know if it was because men like a roomier shirt there, but with the tan and sometimes bad haircuts, it looked like the islands dry up Asians like raisins. I was starting to think maybe people can't afford the calories that we get on the mainland, because of a higher cost of living in Hawaii. Seeing you look properly filled out makes me think I can pull that negative from the ledger.

[@nicolabarnett6333]

Aloha Derek, we’ve got a question. The view is important to us. We love a “real” sunset view where you can see the sun setting over the horizon. Kinda like what you get at Sunset Beach and Waimea Beach near Haleiwa. Is there any spot near Hawaii Kai or Kailua where you can that view…? Essentially spots on the east side of Honolulu that have a kick ass west facing view? Mahalo. :)

[@movingtohawaii]

We addressed this on your questions episode 3 I believe :)

[@heltok]

Great video! You should do living in Kakaako

[@movingtohawaii]

Actually, that’s the very next video we’re dropping this weekend! Keep your eyes in the horizon

[@davemasbutter266]

More drone footage please

[@movingtohawaii]

The people have spoken. More views from the sky it is!

[@wahinewonder]

More drone footage

[@movingtohawaii]

Noted. Mahalo for watching.

[@in2food]

My sister lives there. Some call it Haole Kai.😂

[@luckyuliveHI]

Only when you're from Waimanalo

[@craigfones4944]

😎🤙

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo Craig

[@Ill2daphil12]

Do you have a insta?

[@movingtohawaii]

Sure do: @derekokahashi

[@dylanduarte6995]

Not covid. Tyrannical restrictions took its toll.

[@AS-rx3yk]

Fantastic video. More drone footage please.

[@movingtohawaii]

More to come!

[@kristofthibaud8491]

Save MOON da Whale--offshore Moloka'i now

[@akamai25]

More drone footage

[@movingtohawaii]

We got some good footage today of Makapuu side