Outside Honolulu, what’s the best place in Hawaii to live without a car? We’ve got a pretty wide reaching public transportation system on Oahu. It’s called The Bus. You can live just about anywhere on the island without a car and get around by bus. Can you live in Hawaii […]
Many places on Maui proudly sell only Maui-grown beef. Others, like Outback are still selling mainland beef. The grocery stores sell mainland beef, but if you go to Long’s Drugs you can buy Maui Beef. Up until last month the best cuts all found their way to the restaurants, leaving […]
According to the survey, conducted by Ward Research, the top issues for residents on Hawaii Island are homelessness, drugs and traffic. Maui residents’ top issues were affordable housing, traffic and public education. On Kauai, traffic was first, followed by environmental concerns and crime/public safety. What are major problems in Hawaii? […]
Walmart in Hawaiian Islands Area Salaries Job Title Location Salary Cashier salaries – 2 salaries reported Hawaiian Islands Area $31,598/yr Guest Service Team Member – Cashier salaries – 2 salaries reported Hawaiian Islands Area $27,806/yr Stocker salaries – 2 salaries reported Hawaiian Islands Area $28,012/yr What is starting pay at […]
Lack of amenities or improvements of any kind make the property less expensive. Rural Hawaii on the Big Island, for the most part, has no sidewalks, no street lights, no sewers and a whole lot of unpaved streets. Why is Hawaii property so cheap? “The whole east side is basically […]
Hawaii ranks near bottom in American Legislative Exchange Council’s rich states, poor states report – Pacific Business News. Is Hawaii a rich or poor state? Hawaii’s median household income is $83,102. This is the fifth-highest in the U.S., which is good because Hawaii has one of the highest costs of […]
Conclusion. There are many other factors that affect the cost of living in Hawaii. But these three issues — high taxes, excessive land-use and zoning regulations, and the federal Jones Act — are some of the most important in explaining why Hawaii’s cost of living is so high. How much […]
Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) Is everything in Hawaii more expensive? Generally, the cost of things in Hawaii is 30% more than on the mainland. Hawaii is the most expensive state in the U.S. while California ranks […]
Hawaii is 33.2% more expensive than Florida. Is Florida cheaper than Hawaii? When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Hawaii, we can see that Hawaii is more expensive. And not only is Florida much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, […]
1967. Without a moment’s hesitation, he said “yes.” The Outrigger Waikiki was built in 1967, becoming the first hotel to bear the Outrigger name. How old is the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort? WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU – Sept. 29, 2015, marks the 68th anniversary of when Outrigger Hotels and Resorts […]
KSL Capital Partners LLC. On December 20, 2016, the Kelley family announced that KSL Capital Partners LLC (KSL) has completed the acquisition of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts. Is Outrigger owned by Hilton? Today, Outrigger is the largest hotel management company in Hawaii and continues to be a privately-held company owned […]
Current Surf Report for Waikiki Beach Current Conditions High 1:32AM 1.08ft Low 7:43AM -0.2ft High 3:07PM 2.16ft Low 9:47PM 0.56ft How big are the waves at Waikiki Beach today? As of 5:11 PM wind is moderate+ and cross/sideshore from the NW (310) at 12 mph. A 0.2′ low tide at […]
Hawaiian Islands with the Best Sunsets Oahu: Diamond Head. Diamond Head on Oahu offers an excellent view a true island sunset. Kauai: Polihale. Maui: Haleakala. The Big Island: Kona. Molokai. Lanai: Kaumalapau Harbor. Which island are you heading to on your Hawaiian vacation? Where is the best sunset in Hawaii? […]
The rolling waves of Waikiki Beach are the perfect venue for you to practice the basics of surfing. While there are plenty of high-level, legendary surf spots in Oahu, huge swells can be a nightmare for a less-experienced surfer. You can work up to bigger waves over time. Until then, […]
The officer who answered the phone assured me that the beach – the strip of sand next to the water – is open 24 hours. So there you go. Some parks close at night, including ones that might look like the parking lot for beach access. If you’re driving, pay […]