WAIANAE, HAWAII - How Much Do You REALLY Know About West Oahu 96792

You've heard a million things about moving to the west side - but how do you know what's real? Derek shares his personal experiences growing up here in this neighborhood tour video.
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[@movingtohawaii]

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[@ATLfalcons808]

Hawaiian you forgot Hercules rock🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@808aka9]

“ Pasteles , where you guys live “ 😂

[@nichellecolon6099]

Amazing video!!! From Florida

[@regigilman2255]

Why move to Hawaii It has the highest tax rates And the cost.of.living.in Hawaii is outrageous at 60k annually you will find yourself living in a car or on the ground somewhere The only.thing that'll keep your spirits high is the.people

[@ManuoKuWatchHonCC]

I rarely ever comment on videos, but I just had to on this one, especially since this is my hometown. I was born and raised in Waiʻanae, from Makaha to Nanakuli. We are kānaka ʻōiwi, (hundreds of years my family has lived in Waiʻanae) and as Native Hawaiians, we truly do aloha ALL races and over the years have mixed with ALL of them. I have to say that you did a really good job with the video, very respectful to our home and had some beautiful cinematic shots for sure. But if Iʻm being completely honest, this is making me really really sad, only because I personally have so many of my own ʻohana that originated from here that can no longer afford to live here and were forced to move away because of the rising cost of living, and having to compete for local jobs against people that donʻt even live here. Unless they were, like I was, fortunate enough to receive a Hawaiian Homestead Leasehold, most of us here struggle just to keep the lights on and food on the table. To receive a Homestead itʻs true that you "donʻt" own the land, but in the Hawaiian way of thinking, the land is NEVER ours to "own" in the first place. And this is the biggest issue with us kānaka and the way we view ʻoutsidersʻ buying up more of our land. We are only stewards of this land, tasked with the Kuleana (responsibility) to care for: the ʻāina (land) from mauna (mountain) to the kai (ocean), kānaka (people) and ʻakua (from where our divine power comes from). This is truly why Hawaiʻi is so beautiful and where the ALOHA spirit comes from... the "balance" between ʻāina, kānaka and ʻakua is what our ancestors have taught us, and very few of us still hold dear. People may see Hawaiʻi and think, "oh itʻs my dream to live in paradise, to surf the waves of Makaha, swim with dolphins and sea turtles, and watch the sunset every day from my back yard," but unless they understand kānaka ways, our ʻike kupuna, then the beauty of these islands WILL cease to exist. My hope is that, any person that desires to move and live here, will make it their FIRST priority to understand the ways of our people first, so that the true spirit of Aloha and Nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi never ever dies.

[@movingtohawaii]

Your thoughtful, in-depth and personal comment highlights the constant balance we as local Hawaiian real estate agents strive to maintain. At the end of the day it always comes down to respect and aloha. We know that our participation in this industry is our contribution towards the long-term empowerment of our people and our community.

[@ManuoKuWatchHonCC]

@@movingtohawaii 100 percent agree. You are doing an awesome job educating others and keeping it real! Mahalo piha for all that you do!

[@mariamercy7317]

Your words brought tears to my eyes 😢 Lord bless you and bless the island of Hawaii 🏝

[@ManuoKuWatchHonCC]

​@@mariamercy7317 Mahalo nui a na ka haku e hoʻopōmaikaʻi ia oe.

[@eliwilliams4686]

I respect that. And yeah the idea of humans owning land is kinda silly when we didn’t make the land in the fist place.

[@OneSingleCheezIt]

I could listen to this guy talk about Hawaii all day. Just seeing all the B-roll footage of everyday Hawaii is worth watching for.

[@Meliney14]

This is very humbling to see Waianae being talked about in a better way. I am born and raised from here and you even passed my house in sea country 😂 Its crazy to see my home town on youtube. I appreciate this so much, Mahalo Nui Loa 🙏

[@movingtohawaii]

You’re very welcome. And, you’re very fortunate to have been born and raised here. There’s a different kind of vibe compared to the rest of Hawaii. It’s a specific feeling that fosters a sense of pride and respect 🤙 Mahalo for sharing 😀 We share these kind of videos on a weekly basis, stay tuned!

[@Meliney14]

@@movingtohawaii I appreciate that so much !!! 🙏 Sounds great, Look forward to it 😊

[@jasminelaflor9773]

I know the exact feeling! Used to visit my aunts and uncles and cousins when leaving mainland and there are so many memories that I still reflect on that have shaped me to how I view and live my life to this day! Can’t wait to take my own children!

[@lee-ui6zx]

😅

[@patrickrpedrus747]

Lived in Wai'anae from 2005 to 2012. Attended Ma'ili ES, Wai'anae IS, and Wai'anae HS graduating there. It wasn't as bad as people claimed it to be. Everyone was nice, yeah people broke balls every now and then but we all respected each other and got along at the end of the day. As a Micronesian, my people get a lot of stigma but Wai'anae was a welcoming place for me.

[@movingtohawaii]

That’s awesome to hear and mahalo for your comment.

[@wehavenotakebacks9363]

I lived in Wai’anae from 2014 - now, I’m moving out just now, I grew up over in wai’anae elementary kindergarten all the way to 7th grade, now, I moved to ha’ula, I got to kahuku high and inter now.

[@Ariceater]

I’m a Haole that started 5th grade at Maile Elementary in 1979. (yes “ Maile” WAS the spelling the school used back then) Graduated from Waianae High in 1987. Was a great place to grow up. I’ll always consider myself a Waianae Boy. A Maili Boy. Good people on the Leeward Coast. I still have plenty of people that I call Aunty and Uncle. plenty who call me Bradda Dave, some of their kids call me Uncle. On the Leeward Side everyone is family. Not everyone in the family gets along all the time, but push come to shove. We all family.

[@ELSAMA92]

Patrick i remember you from school bro im the one that knocked out awong the security guard on accident, hope you doing well.

[@minshooky110]

Lived in Makaha & Waianae since I was 10 ♡ My Tutu owns a house on Makaha Valley Rd. which is my childhood home. She owns another home in Waianae, since the one in Makaha is basically falling apart 😞. Because my mom remarried into military I now live in California, longer than I've lived in Hawaii now, but I will always call Oahu my home. My whole ohana, my heart resides there ♡ I get mixed feelings whenever I visit because the Hawaii I knew has changed, the once beautiful views are now blocked by looming skyscrapers, and the roads always gridlocked. Tourism is both a blessing & a curse.

[@michaelnlevy3604]

Aloha Sista Awww I feel you. I left da islands when I was 19yrs old in 98' I live in southern California now. I've been back home in Nanakuli 3 times since. The last time was 3yrs ago I took my kids back to meet my Grandma and papa. Was good to see my Maddah and faddah and the rest of the Ohana but to see how much It change with all the new buildings breaks my heart.

[@natsomething0]

I spent two years in the Makaha Valley in the 80's as my hub was stationed at Schofield Barracks. I miss the scent most of all...ocean and plumeria. And if you drive down Farrington at the right time of day the odor of Hulihuli chicken. Thank you for helping some of us revisit. It looks like the area has come upon hard times. I have only good memories of the locals. The people were very kind and inclusive.

[@movingtohawaii]

Aloha Natalie. I think Waianae is still a special place. Hawaii does seem to have a shrinking middle class and poverty affects culture in unfortunate ways. I personally may go to Waianae today with the family for some beach time!

[@z06king]

What a memory! We honeymooned at Makaha Valley Inn and picked up huli huli chicken on the way home to our little apt at the foot of Punchbowl. Thanks for bringing back this memory. Aloha

[@michaelwni]

I'm from Makaha and "Pray for Sex Beach" got it's name because someone painted "Pray for Sets" on the rock by the tide pool. Eventually it became "pray for sex" cuz I think someone crossed out letter t and put x.... but you wouldn't know that unless you were in Makaha way back in the day. I was there when there was a Coronets market. By now I think that red paint must have faded in the sun completely

[@alvinaawong357]

Mahalo Derek🤗🕊️🔥❤️ I was born and raised in Waianae. I remember when Farrington Hwy was two lanes only. Maile Beach had Keawe trees...when it was hot at night we'd walk across to the beach to sleep...you could see the sky full of stars on a clear night. ❤️

[@time4change56]

Alvina, I grew up on Farrington Highway in Nanakuli in the 50’s. We used to cross the street and sleep at the beach, too. Just took the blankets off our beds.

[@alvinaawong357]

🤙🤗 Awesome!!! My grandfather owned an open air theater on Keliikipi Street. And at the same corner of that street was a little grocery store called Emerson and David...my grandma ran the store.

[@Joshuafukumoto]

Aloha Derek, mahalo for this video! This is my community, and it was a pleasure to see you representing us well. Those organic greens at ka'aha'aina Cafe were indeed local, they're from our farm, MA'O, right in the back of the valley :)

[@movingtohawaii]

No way!!! Where can I get more??

[@Joshuafukumoto]

@@movingtohawaii you can buy direct from us at the Wai'anae, Pearlridge, and Kaka'ako farmers markets on Saturdays. Otherwise you can find our stuff at foodland, down to earth, and wholefoods. Look for MAʻO Organic Farms. Cheers!

[@movingtohawaii]

@@Joshuafukumoto Maybe we should feature you in one of our videos in the future. If you sign up on our website we can stay in touch

[@ceci97439]

Born and raised in Waianae. Live on da mainland now. You kept this video real. Good bad and the ugly…I love Waianae and it will always be home to me no matter where in the world I live.

[@movingtohawaii]

I tell it like it is with nothing but respect and aloha. I'm glad this video found it's way to you - a Waianae born and raised local living away from home. Take care, Ceci 🤙

[@hustlehard.8522]

Waianae has the highest population of Hawaiians - consists 85% statiscally speaking. It's always a good feeling taking a drive thru Waianae seeing our people being the majority. Unfortunately, we faced many downs than ups but we're still here. I remember back in the 90's Waianae was rough and the meth (aka Ice) epidemic was bad. Meth ruined a lot of our people who had great talents and genius minds. But it was short lived because of poor choices. A lot of the homes that are distressed or seem neglect are the effects of drug use. Other than that, Waianae is a beautul town just knowing the majority who reside there is our people. The "State of Hawaii" Governement should grant all of Waianae as Hawaiian homelands but keep drugs OUT!!! Just imagine Waianae being the ABSOLUTE stronghold for Hawaiians to create their own system - build Kamemeha schools. I mean I find it funny Government built Kam schools far from where the majority of our people reside making it inconvenient...??? Waianae should be bought or given to only Hawaiians (no offense to the Haole's - I love them too🤙)

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo for sharing! You bring up valid points that round out the overall picture of this unique place in Hawaii. I, too, wonder what Waianae would be like if say Kamehameha Schools-level resources were poured into youth development and education. The natural resources are abundant and provide so much opportunity for cultural practice.

[@cp6uh88]

As a foreigner who holds Hawai’i very dear to heart, I fully support your pledge! 🤙🏻

[@barbarapakalania6712]

The government does’t build Kamehameha Schools. It’s totally private with some cooperation with the State Dept. of Education at the pre-school on up through middle school .

[@corirodriquez2889]

It’s the drugs that have screwed us out here. The harsh crimes and the incest and sexual offenders that also belong to the drugggies and alcoholics problems on the westside. The government here uses this side as their human rubbish can. Vote Duke Aiona!!!

[@rarakawa1]

Got more and more people from mainland moving to the West side. I hope it doesn’t push out the natives and cause gentrification. Where else is there to go.

[@billybongseariders5428]

First of all thank you brahda!! for the touring, filming, experience, breaking it down and explaining to everyone watching. Great memories, Waianae is a family friendly area, when you treat the people in that area with aloha, they will show you the aloha right back. It was funny that you were taking a drive on to orange street, I was born and raised in Makaha on orange street, up until 2001 when I turned 21, now 44 my parents decided I should move away to Alaska, so I did. I own my own house and have my own family, But lately been thinking about moving back home to Makaha when I retire. Much Mahalos again!! 🤙🤙🤙

[@Rahsaun77]

This was a great video of the smaller towns, the mountains and pill boxes. The lifestyle seems real chill.

[@Mazimo]

I've been binging all your content over the last week. Y'all are super entertaining and helpful in starting to understand the islands and the neighborhoods. Thank you

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo Maz

[@matildanicholas1854]

Aloha brother! I was born and raised in Waianae Valley. Graduated from Waianae High School! Moved to Seattle in 1984. My mom still lives in Nanakuli on Farrington Hwy across Zubland. We moved back home for 10 years then back to Seattle. People use to say Waianae was the worst side of the island. I tell them my kids walked to school Nanaikapono! My kids was more safe there then here in the mainland. Thanks for sharing my beautiful side of the island. I miss it!

[@kennynunez6792]

Love the vid: thank you for keeping it real. The main impat I received for myself is the overall sense of Hawaiian culture, tradition, respect for the islands, people, marine life (nature) and what its like to live there. Keep up the great work and vids.

[@movingtohawaii]

Sounds like you were able to experience aloha!

[@antecvitanovic1441]

Subscribed! Great video! Once I clicked, I couldn't stop watching! My wife is born/from Honolulu! Hawaii is my favourite place on earth! I remember seeing people do U-turns in the middle of the road and no honking or rage, only shaka being thrown. I could be "dispatched" for the rest of my life in the North Shore with the food trucks, Pupukea motocross park, and surfing and be beyond happy! HAHA! One day... hopefully we'll be calling you, so I won't have any big heat bills anymore trying to keep her Hawaiian blood from turning to molasses here in Canada!

[@movingtohawaii]

One day, my friend! Glad our channel could bring you some happiness and comfort

[@timd9818]

Love your video. Had to laugh at 4:05 where you say “no dumping… prosecutors will be violated” because that in a literal sense is absurdly funny. Otherwise thanks for the great effort you put into your videos. No one is recognizing the cultural nuances of each neighborhoods, as most video makers are not local or create buzz hype videos about top 10 lists

[@movingtohawaii]

Haha Tim the only good thing about that mistake was that so many engage because of it hahahaha. Thank you for your comment and positive feedback.

[@peterparker5545]

brah....i was like wait prosecutors will be violated? lmao..... i know it's wrong but it was funny cause in waianae if you act up you going get violated (couple cracks) keep up the good work bruddah D

[@user-yo7mh4ph6j]

This is fascinating since I haven't been to Hawaii since 1967. I lived in Makaha from age 9 to 12 (1964 to 1967) while my father was stationed in Pearl Harbor. We lived in a little house on Makau Street (now just a vacant lot). It was an idyllic time and I have a lot of good memories of Hawaii. There was some resentment towards outsiders even back then, but it wasn't bad and I had many friends during my time there. The movie "Hawaii" based on James Michener's novel was filmed in part on the beach just past Makaha. It was in the summer and we kids would wait on the beach for the ship with the actors to pass by on its way to the set. We also got to watch them filming part of the movie at the beach. There was a Dole pineapple refinery there and the water fountains at the refinery had pineapple juice instead of water. My father was a diver and he and I would go shelling on the reefs at low tide, sometimes at night. I remember how beautiful Pokai Bay was at night when there was a full moon. Farrington Highway was just a two-lane road and I don't recall seeing any new construction or subdivisions in the area. It's too bad that the island seems to be overdeveloped in a lot of areas. It is a rare gem and should be kept in as pristine condition as possible.

[@tammiearrata3679]

I lived with my Tutu (great grandmother) in Waianae in a Quansit Hut metal house. My Tutu was born in 1906 and spoke to me in fluent Hawaiian. She never read Hawaiian she was old school and Olelo her history through talking story. My mom went to elementary junior high and high school in 50s & 60s in Waianae. My father is Caucasian and military so we moved to mainland and I had to grow up in CA. I have a big heart for my original hometown. Mahalo nui for sharing this 🤙🏼

[@seankim9915]

i love the slow drives through neighborhoods and the drones of landscapes. i'd love to know daily life for families in each areas. thank you.

[@cherishwalls7584]

Born and raised in Waianae thank you so much for this video. I moved to the mainland 10 years ago. But I appreciate this really touched my heart. 🤙

[@movingtohawaii]

I'm glad to hear this video has that kind of impact on you. Much aloha to you and yours!

[@bdixon8635]

I lived there for 27yrs and enjoyed. My kids went to school and they are great citizens

[@movingtohawaii]

Waianae is such an interesting place to live. So many good people come outta there

[@iyee318]

My parents are from Hawaii and moved to SoCal before they had my sister and I. I've always been interested in real estate in Hawaii and love your in depth views on all the local areas. Thank you for making these videos, entertaining and informative.

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo Ivan! Sounds like you need to come home..

[@glenn-wk2by]

I have lived on Oahu since 1993 and live in Ewa. I really appreciate your local style perspective on all the places you show us......historical and from your experience. I have learned a lot from you and look forward to more of your videos!

[@movingtohawaii]

You da man, Glenn! Mahalo for watching and please stay tuned 🤙

[@eih-p7220]

you are one chill bro ... love just listening to your voice ... smooth and laid back 😊 thanks for all your vids

[@Joetech959]

I just wanted to say thank you for all the explanations , your videos are very meaningful ,it puts the Hawaiian real estate in perspective. Thanks again.

[@movingtohawaii]

Real estate in Hawaii has so many layers and nuances. We are glad to hear you found some value in our attempt to shed some light on the complex topic of living in Hawaii. Have a great weekend, Joseph.

[@zareh805]

I've been surfing for 20 years and have visited Hawaii twice. I've never surfer either time because of the natural power of the Hawaiian waters. The reef, the currents, the locals, and the wildlife. There is so much to consider. Without local knowledge, I don’t paddle out. Hopefully, one day.

[@blackmarketarmy]

I love how happy you get when you get a Shaka. I'm the same way, especially if I get a few in a day it really just makes me happy🤙🤙🏼🤙🏾

[@StephenSternGoth]

I think the production of this video is really well done thank you

[@englishadventureswithteach8134]

Wow. Visits to my old home area. Thanks. Poke at Tamura's. Teaching at several of those schools. BBQ at Rest Camp. Runs in Makaha Valley. Watching 14 waterfalls in the rainy season from my bedroom window. Collected lots of memories in those 9 years. One Christmas Day I walked from the Korean Buddhist Temple where I lived in Waianae down the 7-Eleven Road through Kaena Point to Haleiwa! No cap. It was HOT! hahaha. Took all day. Decided to take the buses through town to get back to Waianae. Great adventure. Thanks for the video and best wishes from Cambodia.

[@cblue808]

Mahalo braddah for showing Waianae. I grew up and went to Waianae HS and grad in ‘91. I haven’t been back home for a long time. I live in WA now. I used to live all the way in the back of Lualualei Homestead Rd. Deep in the valley. Your video made me homesick. 😂 Man…I miss Waianae. 🤙

[@movingtohawaii]

This comment makes our team happy. Sending you aloha in WA 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@pulotum]

Waianae as well as the rest of the "West Side" is a beautiful coastal and mountainous region of Oahu. Having grown up in Hau'ula on the other side of the island, I never traveled much to the West Side except for sports, parties and fishing. As an adult, I worked for a short period in Nanakuli and got to work with some local boys from there and getting to know them, we shared identical experiences growing up. Working for QLCC for 10ish years I was able to spend numerous occasion's in the Waianae moku with the various programs and grew to love the place and the people. Mahalo for this video and the opportunity to share this with the world. Aloha

[@davidr6447]

Love your video. It brings back a lot of memories and is a great Tour of the west side. I lived on Schofield in the early 70's and learned to drive over Kole Kole pass. Spent a lot of time at Rest Camp army beach in the cabins. Learned how to surf, use a trow net, surf fish, night snorkled for Bugs (lobster) and even fished for eels from the bridge over the canal. Made a lot of local and Samoan friends who lived in town when they came to fish off the bridge. I always had a great time and really liked the people. Thanks for the great memories!

[@movingtohawaii]

Kolekole pass is amazing! Not sure how accesable it is now days. Glad we could bring back the feels for you 🤙🏽

[@michaelnichols7276]

Loved your video, taught at WHS 16 yrs, had its challenges but great school staff and students laid back.

[@michaeldembinski7164]

I love this side of the island. It is a hidden gem on the island. There are some rough areas, but when there is hardships that’s how it is. I hope this area stays local and beautiful. I have friends that live back in there behind Kalo.

[@dcv1681]

I just got back from there, I lived in Makaha for 2 years at the Makaha Valley Towers. And I worked at the secret squirrel place your talking about. lol I miss it down there and I was treated very well by the locals cause I respected them( Like I was taught to do with anybody) and they showed me love in return.

[@movingtohawaii]

That’s what it’s all about, Vince! Respect 🤙🏽 It’s not that easy for some, but for those like yourself who come with this basic approach, your time in Hawaii will be pleasant and memorable.

[@PeterTeehan]

Born n raised Waianae Hawaii my mother owned the newspaper called the leeward coaster and my father was the press secretary to senator Daniel K Inouye and later to Mayor Frank Fasi. My brother and I graduated Waianae High School. I left 1995 and we try and go home from time to time and this video made me very home sick. I need to come home! We lived Waianae Valley Road on Kawaili place and then Iniki place.

[@jerryrule1]

Howzit Brah!! Great video of the west coast. Born and raised on Oahu and lived my first 15 years there, Lived in Nanakuli at Puu Heleakala subdivision from !979 to !991. Really miss this place. From the video lots has changed since I was last there. But seeing your video brings back tons of memories along the Waianae coast. Hope you do more videos of Nanakuli. Peace out Man!

[@LiveInTexas]

Wish we had seen this before! Great video!! We just moved from Dallas to the sea country. Excited to plug into the community. Thanks for the info!

[@XxHunterlovexX]

I was born and raise in Wai'anae, Ma'ili side. I went to Ma'ili Elementary, went to Wai'anae Intermediate. I've been away from Hawaii for about 5 years now for work. Seeing this video and the drive into Nanakuli and Wai'anae brought so much happy memories. I miss my island home. It's so weird seeing it on KZbin, but I am so glad that I found this video. I was feeling home sick. I have the Kanaka Maoli Flag in my room. I couldn't get the State flag because they sold out and I didn't have time to locate one from the same store. Sadness.

[@waianaegal744]

Thanks for the memories... I bought at Makaha Surfside in 2002... lived there winters 2008thru 2012... so miss the wonderful people of the Westside. SO kind... God Bless.

[@808Trader]

The views from Waianae and Makaha is outrageously beautiful. From the Mauka all the way to Makai. Im speechless

[@jamesxpri]

Amazing video! thanks for your perspective and your thoughts very real :)

[@johnfelleisen9819]

Awesome video! Shows so much about what makes Hawaii special.

[@movingtohawaii]

Yes, indeed. Waianae is just one of many places that show the wide range of aloha in the 50th state.

[@leightonpahukula1856]

Love the videos you guys do. I'm a kama'aina from the neighbor islands and really enjoy your videos. My family lived around Tamura's in Waianae. Haven't been to that side in a while. Keep up the awesome work! Perhaps one day I'll move there.

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalos for the aloha Leighton!

[@mitzs8304]

Great informative video ..shows a different side of Hawaii-more than just beaches, food trucks, etc. Enjoyed it!

[@Kim-mz8co]

I know this is at least the second time I've watched this vlog. Thanks for posting it. I miss Waianae. Lived there most of my 9 years in Hawai'i. It's been more than 13 years since I left. I miss the wonderful smells and the feel of the atmosphere there. Taught in schools there, ran there in Makaha Valley, created three bilingual Hawaiian-English books there. I miss the wonderful people I met there. Loved that ride (I used the bus so didn't notice much about the traffic) arriving back home to Makaha/ Waianae. It's a longing feeling now, but happy I had the experience of the Waianae side. Best wishes from Cambodia.

[@jillpaull2206]

I really enjoyed this video. I used to live at the Mkaha Beach Cabanas 26 years ago. I also lived all over the Island, from Waikiki to Kailua to Aiea. But Waianae is my favorite for the beaches. I liked that you showed the Sea Country area. I never been over there. When I get back there I am definitely going to that cafe by the little hospital there. lol Thank you for this video.

[@beast1728]

Brah!!! Awesome video and tour. Mean!!! Great job braddah! Way to represent! CheeeeHuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!

[@CosmicUnicorn2]

Just found your channel. Have no plans to move to Hawaii but my hub and I drove thru this area for a photo session. It was beautiful and we did notice the high % of natives. I liked we were seeing the locals side of things. Loved Honolulu too but preferred the more local areas. We are from Pensacola too :)

[@carolpohina3798]

I'm from Kailua but been living Maili for 35yrs. Marks place @ the Comp center is great. Love his fish plates too. You can have functions up there. The 604 @ Pilila'au is great too.

[@tiffanysd925]

It’s gorgeous and equally as informative!! ❤❤❤❤

[@godboy114]

I lived in one of the low-income complexes there and my baby sister attended Ma'ili Elementary, the neighbors and people were very nice and I remember having to run to the bus stop to catch the 40 to Waipahu High school. Now I stay in Washington, been trying to find time to visit home again.

[@acidicsm75]

When I visited Hawaii, I stayed at Wai’anae. It’s such a different vibe from the other parts of the island, it feels much more homey. Very beautiful and the people are super friendly. Traffic though is brutal haha

[@kmtaylor88]

This brings back memories driving from Waipahu to my aunt and uncle's house in Waianae down Farrington Hwy. and then go further to watch the surfers in Makaha.

[@Nastyn1nja808]

ive been on maui 17 yrs now its so nice to see my Home island

[@KevinSmith-oz5oz]

You passed right by my house...bring back memories..

[@MFW4]

Mucha Aloha to the westsiders. I did some work near Makaha and loved the westside's culture. May it stay local and unchanged!

[@jx1659]

4:08 - glad I wasn't drinking anything when you got the sign backwards "Prosecutors will be violated!" LMAO

[@glennyonemoto2326]

My dad left the plantation in the 30’s after his dad died. He worked on the plantation as a young boy to keep the house and support his siblings. My grand parents are buried in the Buddhist cemetery giving my family roots in Waianae.

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo for sharing bradda Glenn 🤙

[@YuckTradingCo]

When my wife and I visited Oahu for our honeymoon last year, we stayed at Aulani and made a point to get out of all the “touristy” stuff and venture out to see more of the local places. Dunno if it counts but Countryside Cafe was some of the best food we had while out there. Everyone inside was staring at us when we entered since we stuck out like a sore thumb, but man that place was great. I miss Oahu!

[@queefersutherland8936]

Very daring to visit that side and not be from here but hats off to you for bring respectful. I say that because I see a lot of tourist acting like jerks as of recent and I can't seem to understand why

[@drunieves7750]

I was a Searider in the early '90's. I have a great love for Waianae

[@MrHussel08]

My Braddah You Just Brought Back Memories When You Said “ Electric Beach “ . I Haven’t Heard Someone Call That Beach That Name In Like Ever 🤙 Only 1 Old Timer Would Know. I Appreciate You My Braddah GOD BLESS YOU 🙏BORN & RAISE WAIANAE YESSAH

[@movingtohawaii]

WESTSIDE YESSSAH 💪🏼🤙🏼🤙🏽

[@troythexrayboy]

Thanks Derek I really like this video. Nice cinematic shots & best of all we’re getting that true local perspective. Keep up the great work!

[@movingtohawaii]

Aloha Troy! You ARRT??

[@movingtohawaii]

I used to do Xray, interventional, and MRI and also owned an X-ray staffing biz. Business was always my calling though. I love the creativity and numbers

[@cuiltyjmr]

Great videos!!! Glad to have come across you page cuz I’m only familiar with Waikiki not the outskirts of Hawaii.

[@DD-oe9vx]

Aloha! I was born and raised in Maile/Waianae and you did an amazing job. Actually bought tears to my eyes. My family still ives in Waianae and watching your video brought back a lot of great memories! Mahalo. Keep up the great work! Awesome tour guide if you ask me!

[@movingtohawaii]

Aloha 💚 Glad to hear this video found you and moved you the way you describe. This is an amazing part of our islands and one video can't do it justice.

[@leimokihana]

Loved watching this video. And got to catch a glimpse of my dad’s house on Orange St. I miss home so much. Mahalo

[@movingtohawaii]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

Back in the late 80s I had few work trips to Oahu at the Naval Air Station. I would drive to Makaha Valley to go play golf or hang with one of mechanics who was staying at the Makaha Beach Cabanas. It had a local vibe and was pretty quiet. So much development since then. Good times, mahalo.

[@gerasimovichs]

Greetings from Russia! Buddy, I stumbled upon your video by chance while checking out if there was anything on KZbin about Waianae. I found one of your videos and got hooked on your storytelling. My family and I once stayed in Waianae, Oahu, without knowing much about the area. It turned out to be a great experience. Despite us being white and from Russia, the locals were really friendly. At first, when we visited the beach, some locals approached us, asking who we were and what we were doing there. But as soon as they learned we were Russians and not Americans, they instantly warmed up to us, gifted us a cool T-shirt, and welcomed us to the area. It was a wonderful experience in a nice neighborhood with great people. Usually, people are wary of Russians, but here it was quite hospitable and safe, it seemed to me.

[@koabradley]

Incredible job with this video! 10/10

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo Bradley!

[@kenikemalia]

Born and raised on the island, lived in Malaga from 1984-1992 when I moved to the mainland .. miss home always. I lived on the corner of Jade street and Farmington hwy. the sound of the ocean in my room at night is what I miss.

[@pitatua5345]

Another great video! Thanks Derek! Waianae looks beautiful! Max Holloway's neighborhood.

[@movingtohawaii]

That’s right! The Blessed Express 🚆

[@laurietanoura8280]

Thanks for this video. I lived in Makaha/Waianae for many years. But more scenery and less footage of you would be better

[@mikem4333]

I worked in Honolulu in.the 90s....Haole from NYC. ...the Waianae painters tried to disguise wood putty as Le Hing Mui...Love and miss you antique bottle hunterz...Aloha Westsiders...I went home...you're welcome...lol Lahaina will haunt my Hawaiian heart forever.

[@1mandrywallarmytv144]

Hi I was raised on Oahu my first 17 of my life. I'm a licensed contractor out of San Diego Ca and I am planning to move back to Oahu in which we will be in Waianae. My parents home is leasehold. My questions is does a leasehold home increase in value even though the land is not included? What I love about where my mother lives is that everybody in here area are real Hawaiian locals.

[@williamwoolcock]

45 stop lights to get to Kaena Point. Hot and dry, seems like a long drive.

[@brandondollar689]

Some of da best sunsets i have ever seen were Maili Point! Great video awesome examle of da aloha and da aina of this video! 🤙🏽❤️🤙🏽

[@mikeuptegrove]

Great video. Great overview of the area. Haven’t been that far West since I did the Henry Aiau race in 2010. Since you asked, my recommendation is: instead of reiterating that people give you ideas or share preferences, or let you know what they don’t like, throughout the entire video, just do one simple sort of disclaimer of sort, with the above aforementioned thoughts, at the beginning or end of the video, or even both…then just do the video the way you did without worrying whether or not you got it right or are pleasing everyone all the time. It was a good video!

[@9InchHandle]

Nice cover. I'm a real estate agent and I like how you describe the house, HOA, etc.

[@MadStatter]

Mahalo nui for this video. It's exactly the kind of thing someone moving to the area needs to know.

[@movingtohawaii]

There’s more on the way

[@cyndiefisher3128]

In 1977 I spent a lot of time there...My boyfriend was a life guard on the military beach., He was in the army and stationed at Schofield Barracks . But He and the other life guards lived right there on the beach...I caught a little glimpse of the beach it’s as beautiful as I remembers er This was a great video. Brings back a lot of good memories... Thank You ,!!!!!

[@30aua]

Absolutely loved this video.....wish you had shown the Makaha Towers. We are from Naples Florida but also have a condo in the towers.....it is so quite and peaceful out here....we could have bought anywhere but to us this is Gods country with the way Hawaii used to be before.......beautiful views and real. people.

[@hjmofo]

Really enjoying the content... Thx

[@movingtohawaii]

Yessir mahalo for watching. Reach out anytime

[@shannonhaliko1046]

thank you for this video. its helping decide where to stay when I come to work there.

[@movingtohawaii]

Glad to hear this video is helpful, Shannon!

[@jameswulzen590]

worst traffic on Oahu, except for Honolulu that is 30 miles away but it takes you 1 1/2 hours to cover in the morning. from Waianae. Very local, they were there first and it's the only place they could afford back in the day, now it's pretty expensiive.

[@movingtohawaii]

Ditto on that point about traffic. Farrington Highway is a whole other beast to deal with on top of H-1

[@ripseven]

No brotha your videos are very well done and informative. I am moving out there from NYC in the near future so I'll see you soon 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@drumerkey-thorstad5147]

Loved this video!

[@demielomongo3375]

Grew up in makaha from 82 to 2000. Miss home! Still got lots of family and friends there

[@nicoletiana]

yessssssss 96792!!!!! born and raised lol. i'm still here, graduated waianae high class of 2011. love this side.

[@movingtohawaii]

Westside! (Throws up W with right hand)

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video!!

[@movingtohawaii]

Guarantee 🤙

[@ksalinas2755]

I love watching ur channel... I live Washington... But from Big Island from Honokaa raised my kids Puna... Watching u takes me home... Mahalo aloha

[@Threewolfs-]

Mahalo, I watched this one to see home, you zipped by, the Waianae apartments next door to the High School. I can remember in the 90’s and before you would never see tourists unless they were lost and even then they were leaving quick with there windows up and doors locked 😜. And the only grocery store was the Waianae Store (ask Bu), to get your poi 🤙🏼. Looks like progress came and ruined everything (sad). Guess it was just a matter of time 🥲. Mahalo for the look, Aloha 🤙🏼❤️💔🤠

[@jasoncarter5210]

Best beaches on the island. Be respectful and nothing but love out here. It’s going through a lot of gentrification right now. Grew up in Ewa now living in Pokia. Love it out here.

[@pauletteobrien5200]

THANK YOU You are doing a great job. Awesome.

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo, Paulette

[@alexisslong1462]

Visiting here next week and I couldn’t be more excited 🥺🥺

[@alexisslong1462]

I stayed on Waikiki beach right in the city of Honolulu but this will be such an amazing experience as well 🥺

[@movingtohawaii]

It’s a completely different vibe than Waikiki 💯 Spending time in Waianae and on the west coast is going to allow you to see varying lifestyles and experiences this island has to offer. It’s all about love, respect and aloha. Enjoy! Come back here and share your experience!

[@jared236]

Mahalo / Salamatpo for da beautiful video. I live now in Vegas but I do sure miss home

[@Bigwes91]

Beach House by 604 is one of the best restaurants in the entire island, hands down. 100% recommend

[@movingtohawaii]

#supportlocal Mahalo for the input, Wesley!

[@manilaboy659]

I used to live there from 1989 to 1999.... I attended HS in Waianae HS and attended also at Leeward Community College in Pearl City. 2 years in Makaha Valley Plantation and 8 years in Makaha Surfside Cond. Oh I love makaha and Waianae... I miss my friends there. Used to go to cornet, just to hang around because long time ago not much stores in makaha and wainae except longs drug, whoolworth, fun factory, etc. used to buy food at L&L and park at makaha beach. Hawaiians are friendly people I have no problems with them they treat me like a family there.... I have no bad memories in hawaii. all are good memories. I love people of hawaii.... you guys treated me so good over there. to all my friends in nanakuli,makaha, makakilo and kapolei... love you guys.

[@kmaydoney]

First time watching your channel. I am a 31 year veteran of the Real Estate Business. I am a Broker in Massachusetts and have purchased a 2 acre lot in Fern Acres on Hawaii. Looking forward to building my second home to spend winters.