Lots of Korean establishments there, even more back in day before Sam Sung Plaza became The Park on Keeamoku. Back then, Keeaumoku was dubbed "Koreamoku" (community was concentrated there.) I lived near here a decade ago. I enter Ala Moana via Makaloa, Atkinson or Keeaumoku, depending on where I'm walking from.
@howellwong11 Жыл бұрын
I lived on the western edge of Kalihi kai in the 1940's and near the mouth of Kalihi Stream in the 1930's. It was all countryside back them. My home was always next to a railroad track.
@MissChariot333 Жыл бұрын
Mahe's comment about Target is so true! Even here in LA, if there's a Target around, you feel "safe."
@vandalynwilkerson34989 ай бұрын
SURE DO, GLAD THEY HAVE A WALMART, LOVE MY WALMART.
@FrankGallagherr Жыл бұрын
It’s not the $1,300 a square foot it’s the $2,500 a month HOA that’s a rip off!
@xBlueNightz11 ай бұрын
Hello Derek and Mahe, I really appreciate the informative videos you guys push about Hawaii, you guys are straight to the point and give us info that is really valuable to people looking to move to Hawaii. Keep up the fantastic job and will be watching more videos :) ❤
@movingtohawaii9 ай бұрын
Mahalo
@belindan4974 Жыл бұрын
You two are an awesome pair. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Informative and entertaining. 👍🏼 As a kid coming in with mom in the 60s, early 70s, I think we came down Keeamoku and went out on Piikoi. Now I’m riding in with my daughter who lives on Kinau so she does Ward to Kapiolani. And/or my son, in from Mililani. 👍🏼🚙 Being a visitor has some advantages. Haven’t rented a car since their college days (they’re in their mid forties). 😜🌴❤️ I look forward to your next video. 🤗🌺
@missceo808 Жыл бұрын
lol yes born and raised townie, and I call it Alas and Waiks...middle of 'town' for me would be from Chinatown to Waikiki...IMO...I always enter Alas from Keeamoku/Kona street side, go to Lupicia teas, get samples at Big Island candies, get some lunch at Makai market, check out the center stage entertainment, go up the escalator, go past the Koi fish and go to Macy's to shop. After shopping, go to The Lanai for some Brug, some boba, walk all the way down to Longs and then go home. Love all these town kine videos, I'm homesick!
@sonnymarino790411 ай бұрын
When I was growing up in town, we use to go ala's to catch the bus to Sandy's...
@Wasim31415 Жыл бұрын
A lot of direct energy from this video, laser focus by Oprah
@laurenpruitt1511 ай бұрын
Just moved off O'ahu but I love watching your videos! It takes me right back to the times I had. Keep up the good work, guys!
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-eq4ze6ht1f11 ай бұрын
Great job! For all the potential college students and parents a nice UNIVERSITY segment going from ala moana to kapahulu(ono haw food), up to kaimuki, over to punahou and in to manoa would be PERFECT. Centering on UH Manoa and Chaminade University it would be informative and good buisness for anyone looking to invest or considering attending college here. I first lived across punahou HS then moved to Moilili, just behind pucks ally, as a student from Guam 40 years ago. I am now interested in investing in a place for my child who will be attending college soon. We are talking Rich Miano's mom's mama mia's pizza, pool tables upstairs and all the flower shop along king street Pucks Ally. Im sure things have changed there alot. Saina ma'ase' & Mahalo
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
Hafa adai and mahalo for your comment
@elevate536911 ай бұрын
Aloha Mahe & Derek. Could you both share your experiences and or opinions on pros and cons buying lease hold properties please
@alohastateofmind356511 ай бұрын
Used to work at the Tower Records off Keeaumoku. Those were the days!
@ericgene Жыл бұрын
BRAND NEW - TOY-OTA TA-CO-MA TWU TAUSAND N' TREE, LIFTED.... CHERRY BRAH
@movingtohawaii Жыл бұрын
BRAND NEW!!
@pupc Жыл бұрын
I like entering the mall from Atkinson so I can take the ramp up to roof parking in between 85 degrees cafe (yum!) & Target… best spot! Nice bathroom up the escalators from 85 and Barnes & Noble below 85 too… ahahaha I love that mall 🖤
@gwinmeyer1053 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this content! Walkability is the most important requirement for my eventual move to the 808🤙🏽🌺🤗
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
You're so welcome. Stay tuned for more content about walkable places to live in Hawaii. If you can't wait for the next video and have specific questions feel free to reach out to us.
@paulblack3447 Жыл бұрын
You both are fun to watch. Thanks for the videos. Appreciated.
@kanakamaoli6508 Жыл бұрын
Gotta enter from Atkinson 💯 drive up the ramp 3rd floor go up the escalator hit the Target parking lot 🎤 🤯
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
That's the one! Hard part is finding the prime shaded spot that is free of urine
@kanakamaoli650811 ай бұрын
@@movingtohawaii haha target 2nd or 3rd floor closest to the door and always grab a hood and gather almond milk on the way out 🤣
@musicmike1960 Жыл бұрын
Mahalo for yet another great video...Once again my heart is made happier just seeing my beloved city again...I miss the smell of the island, I know that might sound weird to those who have never experienced the islands many flowers and trade winds , but for others they know exactly what I mean...
@mishaontiveros8755 Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you are talking about.
@vandalynwilkerson34989 ай бұрын
I SURE DO, MISS THE SMELLS & GOOD FOOD.
@cory8321 Жыл бұрын
2015 & 2021 Corollas! Love the videos!
@duderastah00 Жыл бұрын
Piikoi we love you guys so much , Keep up the great job 👏
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
Mahalo for watching, Aunty!
@hebneh10 ай бұрын
“Million’s” - ha! For me it will always be Flamingo, because I’m old.
@markvader8083 Жыл бұрын
I 'm not in the market for housing, but I just love to watch your videos of the different neighborhoods. Town is getting more & more crowded every day, it doesn't matter when, there is always traffic. All you see nowadays are construction cranes building more & more condos, traffic will just get worse and worse(rail should have been built in town first). Local people can't afford buying the new condos in town, so why do they keep building so many?. The homeless situation(& other criminal activity) in town is so bad now, that you don't feel safe walking around town even during the daytime by yourself(especially if you are Kupuna).
@okamicookie Жыл бұрын
I went to the Bruno Mars concert at Aloha Stadium and it was amazing 🤩💃🏽🕺🏽
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
That and the Michael Jackson concert were some of the Aloha Stadium's highlights.
@eljefeguapobarbon11 ай бұрын
2018 Red Jeep Wrangler 4 door, looks rental but great for holo holo🤙🏼😜
@sarahjohnson7337 Жыл бұрын
Always (almost always) enter Ala Moana Center from Keeaumoku! Someday when I can afford 1350 Ala Moana I will enter from Piikoi.
@Oh-Hi-1 Жыл бұрын
Just the convenience of all the good food /restaurants and shopping within walking distance is enough to seriously consider living in town.
@harrymiram6621 Жыл бұрын
FYI....Back in da Day...Million Korean restaurant was Flamingo Chuckwagon. IMO....Downtown K-town was acoss from Keeaumoku/Sam's Club, going Diamond Head towards Kaheka til right around Don Quijote...
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@dvsn0ne Жыл бұрын
I see Derek with a prius and Mahe in a lifted 4runner.
@movingtohawaii Жыл бұрын
😆😂🤣
@Mr.Spanky Жыл бұрын
Ward is my jam that was my hub we're an experiencing what Hawaii had to offer it was my strategic Outpost you sold me on telling me that Hawaii had really good transportation I started reading the award on the side of the bus
@terryd21889 ай бұрын
I remember seeing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in the Blaisdell back in 97.
@movingtohawaii9 ай бұрын
I saw Bone at 50th state fair and it was so crazy everyone pressed against the stage and it started collapsing. They yelled “security sucks” and ran to their limo to escape the onslaught
@terryd21889 ай бұрын
@movingtohawaii At the concert I went to, I was between the stage and the crowd. After the show, they jumped down and were shaking people hands. I watched one of the members get their bracelet snatched off his wrist. They said "oh well" and kept going. They didn't make a scene about it.
@Joy-zh9fq Жыл бұрын
I drive a Honda Civic 😂 It’s very stereotypical being that I’m Asian, but have no car payment and I’m saving so much money on gas lol
@ramblr5900 Жыл бұрын
@moving hawaii when I was visiting. The Bus was was delayed 10-30 minutes during my entire stay in that area. Is there a staff shortage or budget cuts for The Bus System? The bus system is still good but pre covid, taking the bus was always consistent and on on time.
@harrymiram6621 Жыл бұрын
For me, was Always "Ala Moana" & Ke'eaumoku was the Center of Town. If you guys remember Tower Records/Likelike Drive-in, Gotta remember KGMB/ch9....right where CVS is/was..... ...Being that i ALWAYS rode Da Bus, would always orient myself w/Sears/Zippys(mauka on Piikoi)Center Stage & Barnes & Noble. Now, it's Bloomingdale's, Macy's & Foodland....
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
The good ol days. That whole area diamond head side of keeaumoku is completely different now. Remember that 24hr korean bbq spot?
@harrymiram662111 ай бұрын
@@movingtohawaii ...Since hardly Ever go Downtown nowadays, last time went Keeaumoku/AMSC-side, Not really noticed if that was still Walgreens/CVS or AutoSource!-lol
@ramblr5900 Жыл бұрын
@moving Hawaii I like that area. 24hr Fitness near by. Any spots to see the sunrise/sunset around the city?
@julie.an.nalley9582 Жыл бұрын
I was deeply thinking moving to Oahu but doesn’t feel right after Maui . Are you finding this to be true for most ..
@jonniesantos Жыл бұрын
05 Tundra: runs good, needs paint.
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
Those Toyota's run forever and have the best after market support
@JohnnyO-bi1pb11 ай бұрын
Rolling in a Tacoma
@NYHaole Жыл бұрын
Piikoi or Atkins for ala. Live in Kakaako
@ramblr5900 Жыл бұрын
@Moving Hawaii is it better to live by Costco or Ala Moana Center?
@limachen Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Ala Moana is the better neighborhood. Costco Iwilei is Kalihi and that’s a more rough area. Now if you were talking Costco in Hawaii Kai, that’s better than Ala Moana area if you want a single family home neighborhood.
@hebneh10 ай бұрын
There aren’t many - or any - places to live near the Iwilei Costco.
@ramblr590010 ай бұрын
@@hebneh is oahu housing and job market very competitive? I have a feeling once you buy a home, finding any type of job including retail is hard.
@Wendygirljp Жыл бұрын
There used to be regulation put in place to limit the height of buildings because recent (1980s) buildings started changing the weather patterns. Is that still limited or has that regulation dropped?
@JanetVJohnson11 ай бұрын
I think that's gone. I heard they're trying to get rid of/change buildings below 9 floors because, progress.
@hebneh10 ай бұрын
There’s been a 400 foot height limit in Honolulu for over 50 years. The problem is that this means we have scores of buildings that are all the same maximum height and the skyline looks monotonous. We need a few taller structures for visual reasons.
@koabradley Жыл бұрын
My neighborhood
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
Did we do your neighborhood justice?
@koabradley11 ай бұрын
@@movingtohawaii you guys both know me! I’m originally from Mililani but lived in town majority of my adult life! Just got a new place Sky Ala Moana 33rd floor! Come visit anytime! Love u both and you always do a great job!
@shaunreyes3926 Жыл бұрын
We call the oval buildings the bic lighters
@movingtohawaii11 ай бұрын
😂 so true!
@johnsonrepp Жыл бұрын
Drive a Bentley GTC & Nissan Skyline
@MM5150LA11 ай бұрын
Waikiki we use to say in the 80s it was like LA in the middle of the ocean now what do they call it Japan
@aussiecouplehawaii11 ай бұрын
We drive a new Range Rover sport blacked out my 22 model, black Ve Commodore , Silver HSV and we also have a well known blown Show Car :)