What it’s like in Naalehu, Hawaii | America’s Southernmost Town

When my family and I took probably our best vacation ever back in January of 2022, hopping across 3 of the Hawaiian islands, we (and when I say we, I mean I) had to stop by Na'alehu on the Big Island of Hawaii which happens to be the southernmost town in the USA. It is a very nice, quaint, and quiet little place with very good and friendly people. I absolutely loved interacting with the locals, speaking to them, and asking some questions about what life's like all the way down there. It's certainly a much different way of life, and while they are connected to the rest of the big island by road, they're still pretty remote and due to high prices of everything...people are forced to live life more simply. Hope you guys enjoy this special film.
Filmed: January 2022
Camera(s) Used: Canon Powershot G7X Mark II
Music by : Chantel Charis (open.spotify.com/artist/5JRpz...)
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[@aimsack]

Aww I grew up in Na`alehu. I miss it very much ❤

[@kiaweking]

Did your dad play guitar with the Gonzos?

[@crazycoollady]

Hi, Chris. I must say that this video was extremely well-made. In fact, it is so amazing that it looks more like an episode of an educational TV show than it does a vlog. That is how well you do. The way you captured the extremely beautiful scenery really touched me as well. You deserve an award for your hard work.

[@christopherjohn5119]

Calm down

[@christopherjohn5119]

@@crazycoolladyu don’t get a Nobel peace prize for filming calm down

[@christopherjohn5119]

@@crazycoollady and u edited ur comment. What a clown

[@christopherjohn5119]

@@crazycoollady u edited ur comment. On KZbin

[@christopherjohn5119]

@@crazycoollady why ?

[@ianmumford7176]

Hi Chris, I think you have one of the most underrated channels on KZbin. Your videos are so well-made, and this one is no exception! I love how you evolved your channel and can’t wait to see what’s next! Great work as always man!

[@bob_frazier]

Thanks! Interesting. Happy for the locals!

[@TodosLados]

Thank you Chris for bring us to Hawaii. All of this places resembles a lot to Puerto Rico! Excellent job! I'll wait for the one!

[@tecate9408]

Lucked out last year and got to purchase a home there. We live here year round and just love it.

[@SuperBumbleb]

Where’d you move from. Just wondering. Are you Hispanic by the way?

[@ahernandez9860]

From Oahu after 18 years. And previously San Diego till 05 We are of Mexican descent.

[@OWLZz.]

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[@anthonywalsh2164]

The houses make it look like a town in Queensland. Great video, thanks.

[@AKGURL907]

Hi Chris, I truly enjoyed your video! Mahalo ~🌺

[@TheRealThomasBrizzlechalk]

Amazing video man, I am moving there for a summer job soon and this made me very excited❤

[@smplummerjr]

You gotta go all the way with the onions my man! Ha! - Scott from Maine

[@lilyeetmeister6422]

Literally just saw your video about Barrow Alaska less than 5 minutes ago, what are the odds this one is uploaded on the same day

[@rlrober]

Awesome video Christopher!!!

[@jr-pu9gr]

Chris, thank you for sharing your experience. Looking forward to more.

[@westsparks6844]

Thanks for sharing Chris

[@Whatare4]

Hi Chris, great video. I really dig your documentary style. It’s so calm and informative. Much love 🤙

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Amazing video of an amazing place Chris!

[@vennispollock8549]

great video Chris, thanks..

[@kbroadhead10]

Thanks Chris, a very nice capture. I've never been to Hawaii (wife and son have been to the Big Island and loved it), but I agree with a PP that this town looks very tropical Australian.

[@MatthewsAviationChannel]

Great video! Hawaii is gorgeous

[@ryanridder4576]

Such great sights!

[@charlesbower8387]

I lived in Captain Cook from 1972-1978 when I went to high school in Kealakekua, and I still miss living there. I always enjoy your videos!

[@79jask]

I remember driving thru this town during our last “big” vacation in 2019.

[@chicagomike]

Excellent videos. Thanks. Good luck with your channel.

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Hi Chris, I hope you and your family enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend!

[@RJ-luci]

Nice getaway!

[@E175Channel]

I love Hawaii 😍

[@MarekMichalakMusic]

Nice video! We drove through there on our way from Kona to the Volcano National Park but did not stop. Never realised it was the southern most town in the US. Another piece of trivia to add to my trip story 😀

[@ili1942]

I drove past this town in August of this year 💙

[@javy.airlines]

Next Sunday I’ll Be Heading Out To Cancun, MX👍👏🌴🌊🇲🇽!!!

[@LasersGoPewPew69]

Traveled through there on the way form Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes NP. We stop there for a bio break and some lunch. There was a food stand next to the baseball field. Picked up a ham and cheese sandwich and it was really good. Big Island is awesome!

[@perryugalde639]

Well and respectfully done. Born and raised in Hilo, your video brought back many childhood memories of visiting hanai (extended) family in Ka'ū, Pahala, and Na'alehu. Where your music selection for this video is concerned, who you choose and what you play are your business. Nevertheless, and with all due respect, there are slack key (ki ho'alu) artists with beautiful music.

[@Micg51]

Funny, I was also on the big island (Kona) in January of this year visiting my parents on their vacation.

[@janellek21]

On my last trip to the Big Island (2015) we drove all the way down to Ka Lae and stopped off for lunch in Na'alehu. I didn't like the guava sweet bread at Punalu'u Bakery but the lilikoi cheesecake was delicious. The food at Hana Hou was crap. The town had a distinctly end-of-the-world feel to it and was one of the most relaxed places I've ever seen in the USA.

[@andyjay729]

I've been there as well as America's northernmost large-ish town, Fairbanks, Alaska (it's probably more of a regional commerce center for northern Alaska than Utqiagvik). If those were the only choices, I'd probably elect to live in Na'alehu, not just because of the more moderate climate but because Fairbanks was frankly kind of a dump. It also has voracious mosquitoes in the summer and frequently gets major forest fires that make the air quality horrific. At least Anchorage has a slightly more moderate climate thanks to its presence near the ocean.

[@JohnPatrick-qs5xp]

You should try the United island hopper and visit Guam & Saipan. (U.S. territory)

[@user-lj4fn4hi1q]

I spent yearsin the naalehu area. Nice video only thing is5hat wasnt a radio station.

[@trevorstepoo8838]

I used to live there in that town. Now I live in Honolulu.

[@michaelsharp3615]

I know the eastern part of the big island is very wet and tropical while the western part of the big island is very dry and desert like

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Aloha! OOo, did you take Hawaiian Airlines a321neo from OAK or SFO? Or southwest Max8? That report coming? Thanks! Mahalo!

[@Brettski_1234]

Technically it's the most southern town in the 50 states, Futiga in American Samoa is further south

[@carljohnson834]

That would be key west

[@3catfirephotography374]

I was there like a week ago.

[@mrtank2010]

these videos are finally recorded in 2022

[@jc0730]

Na'alehu is Aloha!

[@Goodkindchannel]

Well done! Can you make a video about Adak, Alaska? This town is the most western town in the USA

[@thejazzguy13]

Maybe someday!

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[@grahamcrackers1075]

Man ur in Hawaii? Lucky.

[@dylanshaffer2184]

What about American Samoa? Which is a part of the United States as a territory. It is the only part of the United States south of the equator

[@sfkid9445]

Been following your channel for 3 years now. Cant wait for a international trip out of sfo!

[@thejazzguy13]

It's coming!

[@sfkid9445]

@@thejazzguy13 Im flying out of SFO at the end of February. Flying Philippine Airlines. You should try the asian carriers here going out of SFO. They are really good!

[@atillajashar2009]

Hey i recommend you to fly for skopje to frankfurt hahn with waizz air

[@TheLandon8806]

Isn’t American Samoa the most southernmost part of our country ?

[@hawaiiethan1703]

I live there

[@williamdavid9272]

Southern most town? I thought Key West, Florida was farther south than Hawaii

[@yamaminjus]

You have the most unreal timing of posting this video. Na'alehu is on the southern slope of Mauna Loa which has just started erupting! First eruption since 1984

[@mtunofun1]

Funny how gas on a remote Hawaiian island is cheaper than gas sold in California.

[@rudder.46]

who are one of the under 20 minutes gang

[@FN32DXer]

24 minutes for me, close enough

[@sonebone3887]

You are posting this video NOW??? In November 22..

[@thejazzguy13]

Lol what difference does it make whether it was shot yesterday or last January? Same town same people...

[@sonebone3887]

@@thejazzguy13 that true!! But if i post the video i shot a million years from now it loses its " i can't remember the word " i hope you understand what i mean!! Best of luck for your channel 👍..

[@Puna_9thIsland]

america???

[@flydude1063]

Great video, except for the Trump 2024. That was rather disgusting.

[@Tyrosine0910]

Don't be such a puss lol